Open Game Thread #3: Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks

by Big D on Nov 3, 2007 1:07 PM CDT Comment 234 comments

[Thanks to 'Big D' for today's game preview. -Matt

The Bulls will attempt to win their first game of the season tonight when they travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks (7:30 CDT, WGN).

The Bucks are also 0-2, and they're coming off a bizarre ending to their game last night in Charlotte. Trying to come back late in the game, the Bucks' Mo Williams drove in the lane and hit a layup with 0.6 seconds left. Unfortunately, the Bucks were down by 3 at the time. So look on the bright side; as bad as the Bulls have played in the first two games, at least they've known what the score was at all times.

The big story with the Bucks has been the progress of Yi, but so far, he's had trouble staying on the court. In their season opener, he played relatively well, scoring 9 points (on 4-5 shooting) in 25 minutes. Last night though, he battled foul trouble again and scored only 2 points on 1-6 shooting in 15 minutes. Of course, it doesn't really matter how he plays; barring foul trouble, he'll be getting plenty of minutes this season.

The Bulls were 4-0 last season against the Bucks, but of course, the game everybody remembers is Ben Gordon's 48-point outburst last March. Actually, maybe people don't remember it, because the game wasn't even televised in the Chicago area. The Bucks aren't known for their tough defense (or really for playing any at all), so hopefully Gordon can go off again tonight. He might have to if Michael Redd lights up the Bulls the way he did last season. Redd scored 52 in that game last March, and averaged 38 a game against the Bulls last season.

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The Bucks had a ton of injuries last season and spent most of the second half of the season in full-fledged tank mode (unsuccessfully, as it turned out), so they should be better than they were last year. Nevertheless, this is a game the Bulls should win - but we all said the same thing last night, didn't we?

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Hey Matt...

...would it be hard to add game times and/or broadcast information onto these? Or at least when it's nationally televised and where. If it is, no problem.

Yes, of course.

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I can add it

That's a good idea, actually.

by Big D on Nov 3, 2007 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

tonight's X FACTORS

Will Wayne make it from whatever Big Ten game he called today to the Bradley Center on time? (his green and yellow Hummer is a ticket magnet.)

Is WGN going to haul the HD cameras to Milwaukee?

Will Red ask for "Joe Green" time again?

by hscs on Nov 3, 2007 3:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ha!

Oh that Wayne, he's such a whore.

I missed 'Joe' Green. Who was Red referring to? Willie?

You forgot the wish-it-was-a-joke factor of the night: bench scoring.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 3, 2007 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was refering to Joe Smith.

It's getting sad.

Isn't getting out of speeding tickets in Wisconsin a perk that goes along with calling Packer games?

by Scotter on Nov 3, 2007 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No

Unless you're in Green Bay.

And Now I must leave or I'll be in danger of getting pulled over for a speeding ticket.

by KT on Nov 3, 2007 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i was in sconnieville recently

and my far away coastie passenger kept asking why I was only going 5-10 over on the highway. it's probably a cancer risk to drive on the highways with all the radar gun firepower aimed at drivers.

by hscs on Nov 3, 2007 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and they like to give tickets to those

folks from down south. :)

But I've driven in this state for a very, very, long time, and finally got my first speeding ticket a year ago. I'm still bummed.

Minnesota pulls people over if they're going just 5 over, btw.

by KT on Nov 3, 2007 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought it was so funny when he said that.

Then Tom Dore was like well we gotta take a break. I think Red is going to punch King in the ass.

Hey who let Danny Crawford back in the league?

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 3, 2007 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what was really funny

was when Red called Andre Miller Richard Pryor.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

anyone have a live game feed?

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

is free league pass done?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm getting it.

Watching Wiz/Mag right now.

Yes, of course.

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can you give a link to where the games are

for league pass? I can't find it on the NBA website

"My jumper's so smooth it will seduce your girlfriend." -1958ChiTown

by NittanyBull on Nov 3, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go to

NBA.com then go to the video drop down menu and click League Pass. Should take you to the League Pass homepage. Hit Watch Live! and you should be good. That is how I got it.

by sp1365 on Nov 3, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sweet

thank you

"My jumper's so smooth it will seduce your girlfriend." -1958ChiTown

by NittanyBull on Nov 3, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

There is also...

...a link on the game info page. Click on the game on the NBA.com homepage on the left side... and below the right scoreboard will be something that says, "Watch Game Live" or something.

Yes, of course.

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here it is

http://www.nba.com/broadband/league_pass.jsp

NBA.com is simply terrible to navigate.

by Scotter on Nov 3, 2007 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

god

the quality is great.

why won't they let me pay them to get this. the cable in my area doesnt offer league pass so I'm screwed.

by JSlakov on Nov 3, 2007 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Listen to the Bulls online.

http://stations.espn.go.com/stations/espnradio1000/story?id=listenlive

Click on the "Listen to the Bulls Online for Free" picture in the middle of the page. It should send you right to the correct page on NBA.com. The window that pops up will give you the list of games today and you need to click Chicago obviously. You have to have a free account setup and be logged in, but that isn't too difficult to set up if you haven't yet.

by cranscape on Nov 3, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

here's a decent feed:

http://myp2p.eu/competition.php?&competitionid=&part=sports&discipline=basketball&al lowedDays=1

from this site, called MyP2P. Given a good internet connection, they can give feeds from just about any American sport.

"My jumper's so smooth it will seduce your girlfriend." -1958ChiTown

by NittanyBull on Nov 3, 2007 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anything better than .500 is a stretch

The team got worse this year, not better. 49 wins one year does not translate into 54 wins the next. Look at the Clippers- they completely fell apart after they won their first series in a while. Same thing with the Bulls. I don't think they can beat the Bucks tonight. I may be wrong but they just don't look like they want to play anymore.

by vlad001 on Nov 3, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"Luol Deng is one of the best post-up

players in the game."

What crack did this guy get hold of?

"My jumper's so smooth it will seduce your girlfriend." -1958ChiTown

by NittanyBull on Nov 3, 2007 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's sort of what I was thinking...

"Well, that's nice to know!"

Yes, of course.

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Scott Williams is doing the Bucks games?

How did Stacey King beat him out for the Bulls spot?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

All of a sudden...

...I'm excited to see this game.

Yes, of course.

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, but once you start seeing

how much they suck...you'll be bored again

by miserabull on Nov 3, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm...

Well that intro was awkward. "Let us prepare for glory!"

(I smell a signature.)

Yes, of course.

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that introduction production

seemed awkward for Milwaukee.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

John Kerr thinks Yi is Japanese..

haha

by miserabull on Nov 3, 2007 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Mo Williams

just got a Hinrich foul guarding Hinrich.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

I hate her....

The Future is bright!

by Goostafer on Nov 3, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oh no

violet is reffing this game.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Viollet

Hates Hinrich.I hate her.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hinrich is starting to annoy me.

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Nov 3, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hinrich is starting to annoy me

Already there for me....sorry Sue.

Another severe annoyance is BG and his ball (mis)handling.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kirk made it 6 minutes

but wasn't the first guy out with two fouls...

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So far,

looks like they're being over-aggressive instead of smart. Bad fouls and bad TOs.

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Looks like Thabo

still can't catch.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Is it me, or does Thabo suck so far this year?

Can't seem to shoot either.
Maybe his corn rows are too tight...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If Noc gets into foul trouble

maybe we'll get a Khryapa sighting.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Grays Anatomy

Sorry...I've been waiting to say that...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why is Thomas

the only one who seems to know what's going on!
-
WOW! What a shot! I love Tyrus.

The Future is bright!

by Goostafer on Nov 3, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tyrus hits from three quarters

that might count.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Anybody else getting the FSN feed

and hearing Krystowiak swearing all the time?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes

it's liked he's miked up

by Scotter on Nov 3, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Foul troubles

Gordon 2,Hinrich 2,Deng 2.3 minutes left in 1-st...
F......!

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Looks like we're going to get up close

and personal with that bench depth tonight, the way they're calling the game. Who's not in foul trouble?

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tyrus Thomas

by Scotter on Nov 3, 2007 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

by nas on Nov 3, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Joe Smith

is playing good so far

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This is a really strange game

Milwaukee is matching the Bulls dumb play for dumb play.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

So much for that offensive explosion from

last year. It's killing my team for that hobby that shall not be named.

On the bright side, our bench is outscoring there's. ;)

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not defending the obvious foul troubles

but these refs suck (nothin' new there though)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

so i got back fromt he um - msu game

so if i seem more suicidal than usual i apologize; and i didn't see the game last night

but everyone saying this team sucks is really starting to piss me off. its 2 freakin games...one of them a game we would never win, and the other our usual hope opener bad loss. This team is still poised to lose in 5 to the spurs in the finals, so wait until we're 0-9 to start your bitching.

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

try to ignore them

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh

the bucks are getting Bulls-kobe trade emails.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HA! Scott Williams says: ABSOLUTELY

trade for Kobe.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

liking what im seeing out of noch

with the post game

and ill note since i logged on we're on a 10-1 run

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

don't go anywhere

and see if you help deng find his mojo.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

first shot i saw

was that sweet 15 footer

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, it's definitely you.

The bench is doing well tonight - I wouldn't be surprised to hear Skiles start talking about changing the starting lineup at this point.

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the kobe trade comments are asainine

kobe doesnt want to play by himself...thats why hes demanding to be traded

these bucks announcers are interesting, but terrible (i'm enjoying hearing all the little tics of the different accouncers)

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Duhon & Hinrich

This season Du is Much better then "captain"(so far).

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

a couple mor e games like this

and assuming Matt Duhon keeps showing up, he will be starting.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Du already out with 3 fouls...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ooops...I meant LU, not Du.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mo Kirk'd himself out of the game.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Can we please stop with all the Duhon love?

If Duhon is our playoff starter I guarantee a first round exit.

by RogersPark Kris on Nov 3, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Who's talking about PLAYoffs...?

Playoffs???

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That depends

on whether you're talking about Chris Duhon or his alter-ego Matt Duhon, backup PG extraordinaire.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Inside points

Bulls-20,Bucks-2.Nice.
We Must beat this weak team.Ten points up.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

what im not hot on

is noch shooting the 3 so activley

and i am LOVING the joe smith signing....i wasnt too keen on him especially not with the full MLE but he has been worth every penny so far

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that string of 8 consecutive missed shots

will help us reclaim the lowest FG% against

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Noc....what a BONEHEAD!!!

He turns it over, then runs down and fouls over the back...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

bad call though

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Funny to hear another team's announcers

talking about their team lacking an inside presence.

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Noc with the turnover

but at least he hustled back to commit the over the back foul. Why is he in the middle against the zone, where is Khryapa?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Has Wallace scored yet this season?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Somehow Skiles turned this into

the 3 guard lineup.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

this team sucks..

they can't compete against the Pistons or the Celtics!!!!!!maybe a worn down, injury prone Heat.that's all

by miserabull on Nov 3, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Never fails

Bulls have a nice 12 pt. lead, then you blink and it's gone...

School of brick layers.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hinrich

IS terrible tonight!Missed last 2 shots,thats what I
noticed.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good God

Hinrich, Gordon, Deng have been equal parts brainless and gutless. It's like watching a zombie-flick. Our best player is Duhon.

Should made that trade, Pax.

by Freethefro on Nov 3, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Should made that trade, Pax

Word.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And everyone keeps talking LA having a fire sale

but LA's prolly thinkin' they got lucky that they DIDN'T get our core guys!

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

what a shittacular last 5 minutes

ughhhhhhhh

violet palmer is atrocious...redd took maybe 12 steps

and we cant buy a shot

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll have to check the Popcorn machine tomorrow,

but it seemed like the lead disappeared when Skiles went to the 3-guard lineup.

by Scotter on Nov 3, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think it was the zone

and putting Noc in the middle against it. That's not a role in which I see him excelling.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bulls finished 2-12

after starting out 12-26. The Bucks seem to be out-Bull'ing the Bulls.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bulls are going to end up with the same record

as last year! These guys have all reached their true potential, except Luol. Get Kobe and quit thinking that these guys are going to win a championship!

by miserabull on Nov 3, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Seriously, what is this game?

35-32 at the HALF? Back to back bad games for Lu (so far, let's hope he gets something going). And I've been watching Kirk since Kansas and don't remember ever seeing him have that bad a half - 0 assists, 5 TOs. The bench has outscored the starters 20-15 so far, and Ben Wallace has more points than any of Kirk, Lu and BG.

I can't stop myself from watching, like a bad accident or something.

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I can't stop myself from watching

Ain't THAT the truth...
Can't stand it but can't stop it...gluttons for punishment...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a theory(of conspirasy)!

Our starters play bad by design!They don't wanna be traded to LA, they play really bad,so scouts in LA would say:NO!We don't need neither of those guys!
What do you think?Ha?

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe they actually wanted to be traded,

and are mad that Pax said nothing's happening. jk

Actually, I am starting to wonder if the combo of not getting the extension done and having Paxson come out and say no one is untouchable shook Lu up a little, because he has really not looked like himself since the season started. I know it's their job and sports reality and all, but it had to be at least a little weird for him. He is human, after all.

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Great - Lu just picked up his FOURTH

WTF, over?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yi doesn't look half bad.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I get SO F'IN TIRED of watching these Bulls

throwing up BRICK AFTER BRICK...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Way to go on that fast break sephalosha

at this rate, this game will come down to decision. When will the NBA award points for just rebounding?

by Seth on Nov 3, 2007 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nobody on the bulls wants to shoot

and Yi is having his coming out moment.

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by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

im not sure ive ever

seen a worse nba game...im embarassed to be a bulls fan right now

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

MJ's first game back in Chicago . . .

As a Wizard was worse than this. But other than that, yeah, this is a giant clusterfuck.

by Big D on Nov 3, 2007 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

C'mon

the Tim Floyd era wasn't that long ago. Maybe you weren't watching.

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by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tim Floyd's Bulls

ugh...Don't remind me...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So in my head I'm thinking it can't get worse

And then it does.

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It could be a lot worse

it could be down 20 to Detroit on national TV listening to Bill Walton.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pax messed everything up

regardless of whether a KB trade was right or wrong -
To let it get so public, not extend contracts, and then have it be a no deal has had OBVIOUS ramifications....BAD ones.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh,please!

Don't blame Pax for this.He did what he suposed to do as a GM.I'm sure he is not the one who licked thos rumors to media.That's just our "core players" are mentaly weak!C'mon, you are professional player,you're geting millions for playing the game you love.So step up and play the fucking Game!
And that's sad is another reason to get Kobe in here.
But I doubt that La gonna give up arguably best player in the league.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Add layups

to the list of things BG needs to work on.

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by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed. We are up.

And at least no one is watching, right? RIGHT?

by Seth on Nov 3, 2007 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry

ruffin wasn't there.

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by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I thought the same thing

on the replay, you could see him sliding over.

I've noticed they aren't showing replays of the foul calls on the Milwaukee feed, which is irritating.

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thabo can't hit the broad side of

ANYthing.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

omg

what

the

fuck

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

LoL these guys suck

lottery bound. LOL

by vlad001 on Nov 3, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OK, so we're not up.

but on the bright side: many people do not have to wake up early tomorrow.

by Seth on Nov 3, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

joe smith is the only bull

who has made more than 2 shots. On the other hand, only 5 bucks have made any shots.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Bulls have reached a new low

IMHO

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Anjust as I say that

Luol goes to the hoop with an untouched layup and misses....
Holy shit batman...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

These guys must hammer each other

in practice because it looks like they are afraid to go to the hole.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm calling it right now

DRAFT LOTTERY

by vlad001 on Nov 3, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

hehe

i was posting my comment at the same time you were. I guess everyone in the east did get better...except the bulls who got worse.

by Sambossanova on Nov 3, 2007 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And the MIL commentators are calling this game

a "low scoring beauty"...
How do you have that in an NBA game?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's Milwaukee

and they are winning.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ben Gordon 3 Pointer

Fuck, now we don't have the scandal that the rim was impossible to penetrate a la it's diameter.

by Seth on Nov 3, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

this is fucking atrocious

if deng continues to play like this he'll be lucky to get $10m over 5 years...

gordons not looking to good either

fuckfuckfuckfuckFUCK!

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow

I guess there is always the draft to get excited. I think we might be getting another lottery pick except we won't be able to thank Isiah.

by Sambossanova on Nov 3, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

what the?

this team is disappointing?

by tomcat on Nov 3, 2007 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ahhhhh...

maybe we can get oj mayo?

by tomcat on Nov 3, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Here's an SAT question for you

If the Bulls score 19 points in the first quarter, then 16, then 13, how many will they score in the final quarter?

A. 0, because they might as well give up

B. 52, to reach 100 for the game

C. 10, this is a mathematical series decreasing by 3 each quarter

D. if no one's watching, does the game actually happen?

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

B. 52, to reach 100 for the game

Do the MIL fans get free cheese styx?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

answer

by tomcat on Nov 3, 2007 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Bulls

Will not lose this game.

The Future is bright!

by Goostafer on Nov 3, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that's a good point

they are playing the bucks.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ben Wallace has 11 rebounds - this season

He'd better be playing hurt, that's all I'll say.

by Big D on Nov 3, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ben Wallace has 11 rebounds

I think BW was DROOLING over the idea of playing with Kobe and is pissed now that he's stuck with this shit...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

None of the above

The Bulls score will be a function of the Bucks. I'd say B = M-2

by Seth on Nov 3, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I miss grand ma-ma

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

maybe ill wake up

and this whole weekend will have been a terrible terrible dream

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Can the Bulls shoot any worse?

This is becoming beyond a simple annoyance.

by RogersPark Kris on Nov 3, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Never understood

Why defenders leave good shooters open.

by gobulls1124 on Nov 3, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

how in the hell

have we shot 33%.....i woulda guessed about 17%

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The worst part be the article by sam smith tomorro

two words: kobe bryant

by Seth on Nov 3, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It's not a worst

but a Best thing,I mean those two word you mentioned.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 3, 2007 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I never thought I'd question

bring in Lu to replace TT...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Two teams come in 0-2

Only one will emerge with something in the win column.

by Seth on Nov 3, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BG

FOR MVP!

by gobulls1124 on Nov 3, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

SInce when?

When wsas the last time we had issues hitting the broad side of a barn? 3-10 from GOrdon?

醉生梦死

by blackmage71 on Nov 3, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

360 days until the start of the next season.

This is pathetic!

by chgobr on Nov 3, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Bulls are not gonna get any calls

shooting like this.

by RogersPark Kris on Nov 3, 2007 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The refs don't give the Bulls any respect

because they haven't earned it...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lu is short on everything

Anyone see more surgery in his future?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

explosion

I am predicting a Wallace-Skiles fight soon.

by Sambossanova on Nov 3, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

8 points...5 minutes

im looking at this case of tylenol pm deciding if i should take 1 to fall asleep...2 to super fall aslepp...4 to forget today.....or the bottle if i wanna see if god exists

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

When is the last time the Bulls opened up

0-3?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The teams have hit the same number of shots

and same number of 3s - the difference right now is free throws.

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How many times

has FSN fucked up and missed the first bucket after a commercial? At least 4.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

0-3

This game is over.

by RogersPark Kris on Nov 3, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I love hearing the Bucks guys

extolling the virtues of Noc.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nocioni

is at leasty still trying.

by Sambossanova on Nov 3, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah

and Deng gave up in the first quarter. Next game's starting lineup: Duhon, BG (only because the bulls don't have any other SG's), Noc, Thomas, Smith.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ben Gordon Gets the foul

hahaha

by Seth on Nov 3, 2007 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What's amazing is that BG has nearly 1/4

of the Bulls total points with only 15....
...ugh...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Gordon

has 8 recbounds. I think he might be our leading rebounder for the season depending on how many rebounds Thomas got tonight.

by Sambossanova on Nov 3, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that's because

he keeps getting beat to the hole.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WTF is Wallace?

Did he tell Skiles he was tired or what?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

another to for bg

by tomcat on Nov 3, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Gordon

at his best.

by Sambossanova on Nov 3, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

bottle or 4 pills

maybe ill settle for 16...leave it for this supposed god to decide if he wants me or not

i was thinking a 4-2 start at the absoulte worst....

god dammit

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

maybe we'll be like the giants or saints

and ddint the mavs, spurs, and suns all start out terribly last year?

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

big difference is THOSE teams have star players

something Pax thinks the Bulls don't need

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They just said last meeting here in MIL

BG had 48 pts....
and tonight he has 15....

Gee...no drop off there...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

When did Bogut become that guy

from American History X?

by RogersPark Kris on Nov 3, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

NOC

sweet reverse layup

by Seth on Nov 3, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i hate my life

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

man this hurts

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wow

nice tk kirk

by tomcat on Nov 3, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wow

I don't know why they try so hard when they are just going to screwed by those calls.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Refs

Can we stop discplacing all the blame. Its obvious that the bulls are responsible for there shitty play and not the refs.

by Sambossanova on Nov 3, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

they are certainly not getting any help

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ABSOLUTELY F-ING PATHETIC!!!

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wow that was an ugly possession

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 3, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

i agree

not the refs

by tomcat on Nov 3, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WOW

NBA players getting paid millions and can't even hit a wide open jumper..

by gobulls1124 on Nov 3, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

not only do we deserve to lose

we deserve to be in a non-sports league alog with michigan state football...

im out in 11.7 this is unfucking real

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 9:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

That's right Skiles - take a TO with 11 seconds

and down by 6....
Show us your genious....

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

god dammit im bipolar

remember when we were 0-9 then went 47-26..

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

remember when we were 0-9 then went 47-26..

Yeah but that was when these guys were all just happy to be playing in the NBA.

Different team, different times now.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

true. hinrich the hiccup got his money

start duhon.

by chicago-homesick-blues on Nov 3, 2007 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and looking at the schedule

they just might start out 0-9 again...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you are gonna shoot this bad

Why take so many frigging 3 point shots? 5 for 20.

by RogersPark Kris on Nov 3, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

thunder only happens when it's rainin'

players only love you when they're playin'

by Grass on Nov 3, 2007 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

we're going to lose to fucking milwaukee

its like the far north shore

by milesgmsu on Nov 3, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

eastern confrence finals

here we come!

by tomcat on Nov 3, 2007 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

what a streak!

(not the streak we were expecting but). what a streak! can they go for 4 in a row?

actually, I think they will.

by chicago-homesick-blues on Nov 3, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Man - even Milwaukee TV commercials suck

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 3, 2007 10:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You don't like

shopping with the Pig? ;)

by KT on Nov 3, 2007 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hinrich

and Deng and Wallace for Kobe doesnt sound so bad right now...

by goldengod on Nov 3, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm trying to

find something positive to say....
Ummm.... Joe Smith looked good out there. ummm... Gordon improved his rebounds... Hmmm... I can't do this right now... Ugh

The Future is bright!

by Goostafer on Nov 3, 2007 10:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This is not a good year to be bad...

The 08 draft class is not good. We're talking 2000 Marcus Fizer draft bad.

by RogersPark Kris on Nov 3, 2007 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bulls won't

have to worry about high draft pick...not that bad. But from the looks of it so far it doesnt look like they have improved enough to take the next step in the playoffs. Very early but still discouraging.

by goldengod on Nov 3, 2007 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

aye carumba

I would like to think that this is just because of the Kobe distraction and they'll shake the cobwebs out by next week but they should be above that by now. Buck up, Luol.

by Grass on Nov 3, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

no pun intended

honest

by Grass on Nov 3, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Honestly

We suck

First post of the night!

by Option27 on Nov 3, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This team will still end up in the playoffs

but lose...

by miserabull on Nov 3, 2007 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Bulls had better beat the Clips on Tuesday

They face the Pistons and Raptors after that, so if they don't, they could easily be looking at an 0-6 record - going into the circus trip.

by Big D on Nov 3, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, we've lived through 3 game losing streaks

before. The season has been completely frustrating so far, obviously, but I still trust that things will pick up. For one, the team usually struggles when 2 or all 3 of BG, Lu and Kirk struggle offensively. The shooting has been abysmal so far, but at some point the streakiness that BG and Kirk are known for will trend in the other direction. I'm not sure what's going on with them attitude/emotion-wise, but I've got to believe that will turn around, too.

I'd be more worried if they were playing like they are capable of playing and everyone else had just gotten so much better that the Bulls normal wasn't good enough anymore. The team is playing worse, but I don't really think they "got" worse over the summer. It's a bad stretch, and it was bound to come at some point (as it does for every team). It's just unfortunate that it came right at the beginning of the season.

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 3, 2007 10:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

if you think this was tough to watch on TV

you should have been there in person.

Man, oh, man, oh, man, oh man. Worse first half I've ever sat through for both teams. And you know things are going to be bad when you walk into the stadium, look down at the floor, and see Violet Palmer. I've got the game recorded, and I wouldn't rewatch it except some of the calls I've got to see again.

My own theory is someone's kidnapped the real Kirk, Ben, Ben and Luol and is holding them hostage until Pax gives back that basket he hit in 1993.

Yi impressed. Tyrus impressed but not quite as much. If he ever reaches his full potential....

Joe Smith played well, and the team seemed to play better when he was on instead of a certain headbanded one.

Thabo needs to go to the basket, not take three pointers, but I liked his defense.

Lu spent a good ten minutes talking with Charlie V before the game, and Joe Smith exchanged pleasentries with Michael Redd. Scott Williams was talking to Eric Helland (the strength guy) for a while. Scott is a very, very large man. Joachim was running springs near him, and looked so skinny in comparison.

And yes, he was running sprints. Maybe he'll get in a game soon.

And Violet Palmer and her crew need to find another profession.

by KT on Nov 3, 2007 11:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ok 7:07 left in the third Bulls have nice

ball movement when Tyrus goes up for a shot Wyane Leravey REEEEEEJECTED BY MASON! ball goes to the Bucks and Yi hits the jumper Wyane L. '' To YI and HITS! TIMEOUT!

Hey who let Danny Crawford back in the league?

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 4, 2007 12:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Is he doing the Bulls games or the Bucks game?

Maybe he forgot? I have never seen a color guy get so jack for the opposing teams nice play.

Hey who let Danny Crawford back in the league?

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 4, 2007 12:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Honestly the Bulls will be fine once the

''newness'' of the season fades. I saw Redd throw some garbage off the top of his head and land a 3 ball. Loving Tyrus Thomas right now. Once everyone gets on the same page it's going to be a great team. Forget the Kobe thing it won't happen. I wonder if the injuries have slowed down the Bulls as a unit. Everyone treats the first games of the season like the NFL. It's so funny. Long Long season and they just need to notch a win.

Hey who let Danny Crawford back in the league?

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 4, 2007 12:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

JoeJoe

Hi,there.Is it me or seems like there 2 very different Joejoes out there.One is very unhappy with current Bulls,uses F word in every sentence,and very "we need kobe" guy.He usually posts during the day.
But later at night he's like:ok.we gonna be good.Don't need Kobe,for sure.And more polite then "bad joejoe".It's just a thougt,correct me if I'm wrong.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 4, 2007 12:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah people think I'm a Bipolar poster......

I think it's just deep down I wana see some of these players get moved but I don't think it will happen and I tell myself everythings going to be ok......deep down I don't think this is an NBA Finals team. Yeah I wanted Kobe but you need to have a team around it and it seems like thats too hard to do.

Hey who let Danny Crawford back in the league?

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 4, 2007 8:39 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

him, sorry......

I'm just real tired of mentally weak, soft try hard teams. This is Chicago Bulls I want some nasty mother F'ers who wana kill you and hate you and beat you at the game of basketball. I wana team thats cut throat like the Pistons. This is an ahhh shucks beaver team right now. I like Tyrus Thomas, Nocioni, Thomas Gardner (Wish he was active) Joe Smith seems like a nice pro everyone else could be moved and I could careless.

Hey who let Danny Crawford back in the league?

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 4, 2007 8:49 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

OK

I think many people are kinda confused this days.
I don't like Kobe,I used to hate him and Lakers,but if can help bring glory back to Windy City...Why hate him?

by Azabullsfan on Nov 4, 2007 8:52 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I didn't get a chance to watch, but based on what

I have read here and elsewhere, the team was horrendous again.

They need to regroup quickly.

Any theories as to the cause of the poor start? The team seems unfocused or lethargic.

SUCK IT SABAN!

by 1958ChiTown on Nov 4, 2007 12:25 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think I've seen a season

start where I was so high on the team and in a matter of days I don't even care to watch them anymore. It's one of the most disapointing feelings since the Bears lost to the Cowboys and Vikings. Well....................OJ Mayo anyone?

Hey who let Danny Crawford back in the league?

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 4, 2007 12:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kosta Koufous???

anyone? anyone? Hibbert?? Kevin Love?? or Michael Beasley??

by SRQman on Nov 4, 2007 12:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love the Bulls,but let me be clear here

This roster will never win an NBA title(that's what we expecting from our team,right?).Because there is no
leader in this team.I'm not even talking about a star,just a leader.Who will say:OK.my team is strugling and I'm gonna push things in right direction.Some people say that Deng may be the guy,but I doubt it.Because this story with no extension and Kobe rumors just showed us how MENATLLY WEAK this team is.And it's a huge problem!Only Ty Thomas played well enough in last two games,and Smith today.If you so shuted down by
Possibility(!) of being traded,and scared to play
hard,can you say that you are Professional?You can't,but you're brave enough to turn down 10 mil a year offer.
I answered someone above and will repeat it here:don't blame Pax for this.He did what he supposed to do as a GM.
And don't give me a shit like "this is only third game",I don't care if it's third or fifty third!
It is obvious that they not gonna win a Championship.And winning an EC(in best case)is not a goal for team like Chicago Bulls ,(may be for Cleveland or Orlando,but not for Chicago).
So.Why would you delay with this Kobe trade?Pax is trying to get him for the right price,but I'm afraid that after our bad perfomances agains teams like 76-ers and Bucks,and after very nice game game in Phoenix,Kobe will be much more carefull in
his desires.
I hope that our guys will calm down and will be able to play like they expected to.Focus on the GAME,not on contracts and beat
Clippers first,and then Detroit (may be I'm too optimistic but I got tickets on this game,so I don't have choice :-)So by December,Bulls can be more then .500 team and we are in better position in talks with Lakers.Pax has to pull the trigger now!
You know,it's like with a sick person,you can try to save him giving medicines for couple of years(and not being sure that it's gonn work),or make a surgical operation(painfull,but fast positive results-like real chances on title).
P.S.Kobe haters,please,think about team first and then about your feelings about him.And those who so much personally attached to our babybulls,get your heads out of sand,please.I've read here that someone fans here will quit the Bulls if we trade Hinrich.That is just ..uh....Are they going to became a
Lakers fan,then????

by Azabullsfan on Nov 4, 2007 12:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

^^^^^^^^ My sentiments exactly

I agree with everything you said. You saved me a lot of time.

Is it me or does Lebron walk like a duck?!

by GranvilleWaiters on Nov 4, 2007 5:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree that it's a lame excuse

so lame that I don't even buy it, and don't think anyone should.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 4, 2007 6:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oi Aza... careful...

Lakers fan here, and have been since I was old enough to understand what 'basketball' is. You don't have a corner on the loyalty stakes, and nor do we have a stranglehold on the 'fairweather' fans. Many's the Bulls fan that joined with Michael Jordan being a star...

Anyway... I agree with you. This roster lacks. Direction on court.
However, I very much doubt a deal will get done with the Lakers as I don't think that Pax will give in, and Buss isn't in for a fire-sale.
Guy who may end up giving in is Kobe - on his 'no-trade' clause. Because that's what's holding this all up. Still, happy for him to be in Gold & Purple (or blue-purple... or whatever we play in nowadays - who can tell?) for all-time.

;)

http://with-malice.com/

by withmalice on Nov 4, 2007 1:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I"m not a "fairweather" fan

I'm a true die hard Bulls fan!
When many "fairweather"(I like this termin :-) fans were chearing for MJ"s Bulls,I was not even in this country.Ofcourse ,I watched Bulls games on TV,but was not a fan.When I ended up in Chicago 6 years ago,I became a fan of this basketball club.And those
were pretty hard times.I hoped that this roster will
be able to win the Championship,but for now I just don't see it.Only if a really,really good trade hapens(like Khryapa-Howard exchange :-))
I know it will be painfull to see BG or Deng walking
away,but you have to do something.And if there is a chance to get a one greatest player in the league(for BG,Nocioni,Noah/Wallace,picks )I would say:Go for it!
Because then we have a legit shot for Championship(sure,it's not
guaranteed).But then again- nothing is guaranteed.
Maybe I'm too much emotional on this,but that is just because i want to Bulls win now.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 4, 2007 8:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh by the way . . .

how bout that kid Yi Jianlian?

by Option27 on Nov 4, 2007 12:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I like him

He can really shoot the ball and is a lot quicker than I thought. He needs to get stronger obviously, but he's got skills.

by bigballa10 on Nov 4, 2007 1:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yi

The Chinese kid, whose real age is about 25, according to Battier, looks good because he doesn't have an athletic defender like Joakim Noah in his face. Remember how he was shut down by Noah in the presason game?

by SlamDunk on Nov 4, 2007 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The offense

Watching this offense is just as frustrating as watching the Bears offense. These guys hardly ever go to the basket, you rarely see guys flashing in the paint or cutters or anything. It seems to be just a high screen and passing around the perimeter for jump shots. When the jumpers aren't falling, one of these guys (paging Luol Deng!!!) needs to call for the damn ball and try to get to the line. Tyrus seems to be the best at attacking the hoop so far. Luol disappears FAR to much for a wanna be all-star and team captain and Kirk's foul trouble is just plain dumb. I'm not going to overreact because they usually start off poorly and rebound, but teams with championship hopes do not come out of the gates like this. I believe this will be the last year we see this "core".

by bigballa10 on Nov 4, 2007 1:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

yeah starting to look like

a broken record. First round playoffs,First round playoffs, 2nd round playoffs.......another 2nd round then? If lucky.

Hey who let Danny Crawford back in the league?

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 4, 2007 2:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So disappointed...time to rant

I know it is early, but we lost to the 76ers and Bucks...yuck. Any chance we can still get Kobe? Anyone notice that Ben Wallace is averaging less than 4 rebounds a game? When will BG and Hinrich learn to play smart?...way too many turnovers.

OJ Mayo in 08!

by Chitown23 on Nov 4, 2007 4:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm still most worried about Ben Wallace.

I haven't seen a good game from him yet, let alone the great games they need from him.

by Tim S. on Nov 4, 2007 4:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Enemy sighted!

Yup, Lakers fan here again...

Find it poignant the way the Lakers have started the season...
Still... give us time. We'll implode! ;)

by withmalice on Nov 5, 2007 5:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I found it funny when Bucher asked Kobe

(after the Suns game) whether the good start might have changed his mind, or something along those lines, and he gave this touching speech about how all he's focusing on is his teammates. He didn't exactly look thrilled, in spite of his team blowing out the "mortal enemy" Suns.

"They had me do a psychology test and I asked Coach Skiles if that affected his coaching. He laughed and said, `No way.'" (Joakim Noah)

by wjb1492 on Nov 5, 2007 6:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs