Open Game Thread #41: Bulls vs Indiana Pacers

Are they going to give me a refund for

my season tickets to those games?

Yeah, um, I didn't think so.

I understand the motivation, but that irks me.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 5:58 PM CST reply actions

I feel your pain.

Seriously. I just take mine and multiply it by $5000. Ouch.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 6:01 PM CST up reply actions

Bulls are so depressing right now

Hearing the news Deng will be out for a weeks (I'm thinking after the all-star break) makes me just want to turn to the NBA D-League (or Minnesota)if I want to watch a team develop....With that said this is great post. Reading this makes it sound like we are the second seed in the east.

by lwinston300 on Jan 23, 2008 6:08 PM CST reply actions

Are the Indiana Pacers

one of the teams that Wallace decides to play hard against?

by tomes521 on Jan 23, 2008 6:47 PM CST reply actions

Wonder what the

breaking news on another Bulls starter is? Sports Nite just said that as they were signing off. It will be announced on the pregame.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 23, 2008 7:00 PM CST reply actions

BG

Ben Gordon might not play due to a wrist problem he picked up in the last game.

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:03 PM CST up reply actions

It's BG.

Remember he hurt his wrist the other night? He may not play tonight. When it rains it pours.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 23, 2008 7:04 PM CST up reply actions

Gordon out, too.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 7:04 PM CST up reply actions

You never no

this could be a blessing in disguise.

by eross226 on Jan 23, 2008 7:07 PM CST reply actions

Bringing Smith off the bench.

TT starts with Noc.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 7:07 PM CST reply actions

sour grapes?

It's depressing, considering people were talking about an outside chance for a Bulls finals appearance. But such talk was before the emergence of the Celtics, so the Bulls in retrospect had no shot anyway.

BTW I remember all the skepticism on this blog about the Celts. It just goes to show: the NBA is still a player's league, and it's still about talent; it's still a team sport--neither Allen, KG, or Pierce won anything before, but together they're great.

Anyway, I wish the Bulls would take the opportunity to make some bold moves. 1) convert BG to pg over the winter, 2) trade Hinrich while his value is still high. 3) trade Ben W to some team looking to make a finals run this year and needing to beef up their bigs (I know, salary issues).

by reggie00 on Jan 23, 2008 7:07 PM CST reply actions

Tyrus starting.

For better or worse Tyrus is starting. Guess he gets his chance tonight at the four (I think).

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:08 PM CST reply actions

woo hoo

Tyrus is starting, better make the best out of it

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:13 PM CST reply actions

Gordon is out as well?

Who is going to score with Ben and Lu out?

This is really a prelude to a trade, right? Ok, maybe not.

Right now, they are playing that "Where ... Happens" commercial on the jumbotron.

Chicago Bulls: Where 10 Points a Quarter Happens

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions

is shit the word after Where?

If you see Pax pacing the floors, ask him what the heck is going on.

by KT on Jan 23, 2008 7:20 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe this is TT's breakout game

He'll drop a triple double and never relinquish his spot in the starting lineup.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 7:22 PM CST reply actions

let's hope so

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions

It sounds like

I maybe glad my provider is not broadcasting this game

TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Jan 23, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions

3 mins to tip...

And there are MAYBE five thousand fans in their seats. Weekdays crowds arrive late, though.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 7:31 PM CST reply actions

Is there anyone injured for the Pacers tonight?

At least ONE player....?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:34 PM CST reply actions

I thought

O'Neal was out

TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Jan 23, 2008 7:37 PM CST up reply actions

The guy that

fought with Tyrus is out with a "sore" knee. I think he just doesn't want to meet up with Tyrus on our home court. :)

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions

doesn't want to meet up with Tyrus

What a pussy....

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions

How to stop the 3 point barrage

Bulls are terrible at guarding the three, so I know what you are thinking, we should try playing a zone!

Bulls have a real problem stopping dribble penetration from top of the key. And once we see someone drop down to help, that leaves his man wide open for a kick out three. That's what zone defense does best, forcing players to take alot of long jump shots. But this is ok, because I guarantee they would have a better change of getting a hand in someone's face if they were regulated to guarding their designated "zone" as oppose to their usual desperate lung from 8 feet away.

Side not: I fucking hate seeing that little gangster Jamaal Tinsley kill us every time, so how about we try playing some zone tonight!

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 7:36 PM CST reply actions

You big liars...

Tyrus didn't start. You got me all jacked up to see TT in the starting lineup.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions

In the pregame

they had him starting.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions

They did list him as starting.

Don't know what happened, but I watched the pregame and they had him listed in there for Smith at the four.

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions

Hey - it was on CC too...

WTF??

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions

They listed TT as a starter

now they list Joe Smith.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions

TT musta punched Boylan

during shoot around

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions

they'll vote on the suspension

during the pregame huddle

by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions

haha

indeed.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:44 PM CST up reply actions

Smith has two fouls.

Noah is coming up off the bench.

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions

Looks like

Tyrus might be coming in for Noc this game. Who just got a foul himself.

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions

Hinrich made the three

and Thabo got a shot in the paint. Hopefully they can keep this up. Especially the driving into the paint. And now Thabo with a jump shot. Nice

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions

Thabo looks on tonight

again

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions

Bulls are trying to establish BW's inside game

You'd think he'd have some success since the Pacers aren't even playing a center, but no- 0/3.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions

Smith with 2 fouls already

and Wallace looks like his usual shyte...

ugh.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions

Noah is snapping down those rebounds.

And now Thabo is knocking Hinrich down to get to rebounds. Nice to see actually.

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions

kirk

just ran over Granger

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions

as a huge hinrich fan i must say

that was a stupid move. There was no reason to double up granger, aside from that, he should have been more cautious wait for the shot fake or something....im dissapointed in his last two shots too....argh...painful.

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Jan 23, 2008 7:53 PM CST up reply actions

just made a 3!!

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions

Gray and Thomas

Better see some decent minutes tonight. No excuse not to now with Smith in foul trouble.

by BoxingHideout on Jan 23, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions

I don't think gray is going to get any burn

Indy isn't playing a center.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions

The way I think

that's exactly why we should play one.

by BoxingHideout on Jan 23, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions

Gray would be too slow.

Matched with a center he is good, but with a small and faster opponent he'd likely get burned. Especially if they are working the perimeter and not really posting up. I like Gray, but I like him because we have someone to match up against big centers. Pacers just are not playing any tonight.

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions

I don't think

Gray is that kind of difference maker yet.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions

I agree.

I'd like to see what Gray can do with Foster for 12 minutes or so

Sucking chest wound? Bench Wallace and start Noah

by Rusty LaRue on Jan 23, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions

wouldn't mind seeing what noah

could do with 35 minutes.

by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions

I don't get to watch the game

but has Stacey King said "Sefoloshaaaa" in that really creepy way?

by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions

Red just said

"you may see adrian griffin get more playing time than usual"
Great!!

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions

This better not be a night that sees no TT

I still don't get that last minute shuffle with the starting line up...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions

can we put BW

on the bench, Noah cant stay with Granger

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions

thank you

I could coach this team :)

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions

Good - sit the corpse down

he's done absolutely nuthin'...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions

What do you mean..

Hes been oh so busy planning the next team meeting. Why do you think he is going to the bench, cuz hes not contributing??? HELL NO, he and A.G. gotta talk about noah and how he keeps trying to dunk the ball like hes on the street or something, as we all know what should be done is the ball should be held until two seconds left on teh shot clock and do a nice fade back jumper....rookies....

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Jan 23, 2008 8:04 PM CST up reply actions

Thabo still playing too hesitant

He looks scared on offense and looks to kick the ball out the ball without even trying to make a move.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions

I like this line up

Noah
Thabo
TT
Noc
Kirk

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions

i love this lineup

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions

How do they look?

TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Jan 23, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions

Ummm...

they look like
Noah
Thabo
TT
Noc
Kirk

:-)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions

Hey, those looked like two post

Moves by Noah. Successful ones.

But Rusty told me it was a fact (Fact!) that he had no post moves and no footwork.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions

Maybe he learned them in practice

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions

we talking bout practice

in best allen iverson voice

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions

Wow...

Since you feel that Noah is such a dominant post scorer why don't you share with all of us which specific moves you think Noah has in the post that will allow him to be an effective post presence. Be specific. Is it his drop step?? Can he spin baseline?? I mean really. Put up.

Sucking chest wound? Bench Wallace and start Noah

by Rusty LaRue on Jan 23, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions

Is there anyone who wouldn't rather....

have Noah as the starting center?

by BoxingHideout on Jan 23, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions

Nope

BaB voting is unanimous on that subject.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions

Keep this lineup Jimmy

let's see how the Bulls best 3 +/- defenders do on the floor together.

by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions

soft call

on Tyrus

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions

Thabo split a double team

and made the shot. That's what I like to see.

Tyrus is in and already grabbed a rebound.

And Griff comes in for Hinrich...things were going so well too. :(

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions

Oh man

That is so great.

by Prevenge on Jan 24, 2008 12:41 AM CST up reply actions

slowly...

and like his jumpshot...off course.

by Lt.Dan on Jan 23, 2008 8:08 PM CST up reply actions

isiah thomas??

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions

LOL

Red has flashbacks of the 89' Pistons sometimes.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 8:05 PM CST up reply actions

I did like Stacey

p&king fun at Red.."I didn't even realize you were awake over there Red..."

Red isChicago's NEW Harry Carey...I vote yes.

by Lt.Dan on Jan 23, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions

haha

first FT for a drain this year...?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions

Even if we lose I like watching the young guys

Noah, Thabo look good!

by chgobr on Jan 23, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions

Big Ben's seats

sec. 304?? thats what 60Mil gets you

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions

As bad as the Bulls are

Is there anyone on the Pacers roster you'd want? Maybe O'Neil, but outside of him that is a sad roster.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions

Dunlevey might be okay

off the bench

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions

nice stuffing

by Thabo!

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions

damn I wish this game was on national TV

by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions

Griffin forced a walk.

Hey, maybe he isn't so bad if he is used right. Can't be worse than having Du out there while he is in his slump. Can it be called a slump anymore?

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions

Wait.

Take that back. He just did something terribly dumb.

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 8:14 PM CST up reply actions

Hey everybody!

The game is on everywhere! League Pass must be having a freebee week?

Man, the A-Train sure moves a lot faster than the A-Drain.

by marionette on Jan 23, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions

thank you!

by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions

It IS a freeview this week

forgot about that.
And in case this game goes south -
The NFL network is showing SB XX with da bearsss...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions

not sure I like the AG post offense play sets...

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions

especially

since TT can't seem to touch the ball inside the 3pt line.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions

That lineup entertained me

I love all the youth.

They looked good.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 8:17 PM CST reply actions

Fun stuff to watch :)

by gobulls1124 on Jan 23, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions

nice block by TT

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions

I wish they'd do something better for him on off.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah

I don't understand why they are setting up post plays for A-drain while having TT waiting by the 3 point line.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions

They said TT

but I thought Joe got that one?

by marionette on Jan 23, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions

Nope. ESPN play-by-play said TT

by marionette on Jan 23, 2008 8:47 PM CST up reply actions

really a fun game

thus far.

by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions

Get Wallace out of there

He just allowed Jeff Foster to grab their first o-rebound

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions

Get Wallace out of there

Agreed.
Wallace is sooo slow...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:28 PM CST up reply actions

Every time I see Jeff Foster

I wish Freddie Mercury was still around....

by marionette on Jan 23, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions

Thabo playing really well

TT's done nothing to hurt himself either.

Noah's looked great.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions

Who do you guys think will

outrebound "Big" Ben tonight? Kirk, Thabo, or Khryapa?

by gobulls1124 on Jan 23, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions

Khryapa

and that's from the bench.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:35 PM CST up reply actions

You mean who won't...

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 8:32 PM CST reply actions

who will...

by gobulls1124 on Jan 23, 2008 8:35 PM CST up reply actions

Khryapa won't.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 8:37 PM CST up reply actions

We seem so much better with Noah in vs the corpse

by chgobr on Jan 23, 2008 8:32 PM CST reply actions

I wonder if BW realizes how slow he looks

compared to the kids...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:37 PM CST up reply actions

How are they doing?

TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Jan 23, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions

Thabo is our leading scorer

and Noah is leading in rebounding and shot 4/4 from the field.

by philosoball on Jan 23, 2008 8:40 PM CST up reply actions

Didn't Noah miss that last shot

at the end of the half?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah,

it may have been his only jump shot. That little hook around the basket looks pretty good, though.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions

Noah's also showing

a little offense around the basket.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions

Thabo has played a lot of point.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply actions

He finally has a chance to play like

he did for the Swiss national team.

by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 8:45 PM CST up reply actions

Pretty much the entire lead

was built while Sefolosha, Thomas, and Noah were on the floor together. Joe Smith and Ben Wallace played even against a bad team, which is pretty much what they've been doing all season long. We'll see what Jimmy does in the 2nd half.

by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions

Great first half.

I love Kirk and Thabo in the back court. There is no way Du should get the start over Thabo. Noah is playing very well and I hope he gets more pt in the second half.

sigh the dreaded third quarter coming up.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 23, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions

We'll find out soon

Duhon is scheduled to be back by late this week/early next week.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions

I'm afraid that Pacers threes

will start fall in the second half.We were up by 18 in the first game in Indy.

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions

I'm afraid that Pacers threes

Well....there's one of 'em to start off...

ugh..

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions

ummmm 2 already :-(

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions

And there's another one....

SHYTE.
6 straight points for the pacers and a shot clock violation for the Bulls to start the 3rd....

BENCH BEN WALLACE!

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:57 PM CST up reply actions

We have to finish strong.

It will more paintfull to lose this game then Grizs 'cos this lead was build by our yangsters.
It is such a plesure to watch TT,Noah and Thabo same time.

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions

Just showed the Bulls doing their team rally yell

with A drain leading it from behind everyone...
That looked wrong.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions

OMG

Playing young players like Thabo makes them actually play better? What? This was too difficult.

by SRQman on Jan 23, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions

Joe Smith cannot guard

Granger at the three pt line

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions

He can't get back to cover him in transition

either. But, I doubt that's a reason to sit him.

by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 8:58 PM CST up reply actions

time out

get the old slow guys out, please

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions

bulls come out of the time out

driving to the basket. not bad.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions

why does Noc take those off-balance 3's?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions

He trusts his basketball I.Q.

by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 9:01 PM CST up reply actions

Too many jumpshots

Get Wallace out of there!!!!!

He brings zero interior offense.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions

Wallace is -11

by JeffD on Jan 23, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions

finally, Noah in

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions

Stacy talking about the Bulls lack of energy

right now...
And he's right - the grandpas are doing NOTHING on defense.
And the Pacers just hit yet ANOTHER 3 to bring the lead down to 6.

F.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions

Noc looked like that squirrel on Ice age.

Just get the stupid acorn, Noc. That looked terrible.

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions

COME ON BOYLAN!!!!

Take BW out and put in TT before the collapse comes...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions

It's as though Boylan

forgot what got them the lead in the first half

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions

Hinrich looks much better tonight

Showing a very quick crossover

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions

Right about that.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:09 PM CST up reply actions

CORPS

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions

Conventional wisdom

well, at least Matt's wisdom, says that the Bulls can't score 70 points without Gordon. The third qtr. isn't over and the Bulls have 70 points. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

by hlac on Jan 23, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions

I swear O'Brien is playing Harrison

just to get Jimmy to leave Wallace on the floor.

by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions

almost the entire 3rd Q gone

and STILL no TT...

WTF Boylan?
What the hell kind of ignoranus are you anyway?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions

And Wallace AGAIN under the basket

tries a fancy layup...
...AND misses it...

ugh...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions

And now it's official:

A DRAIN IN BEFORE TT...

what the f-IN f???

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:19 PM CST up reply actions

Seriously

Why not move Noc to 3 and out TT at the 4?

by JeffD on Jan 23, 2008 9:22 PM CST up reply actions

Boylan just told Noah

He shouldn't have called the timeout to save the out of bounds play. Seemed like a good play to me.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions

That would just be stupid not to call TO

when else will a timeout guarantee you a free possession?

by JeffD on Jan 23, 2008 9:20 PM CST up reply actions

that's a college play

in the nba they like to save the TO's for the end of the game.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 9:23 PM CST up reply actions

And it is stupid

How often do teams use all their timeouts?

by JeffD on Jan 23, 2008 9:26 PM CST up reply actions

most games

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 9:30 PM CST up reply actions

Even if that is the case

I don't get the logic. I know it is standard procedure for nba coaches, but it defies logic.

by JeffD on Jan 23, 2008 9:35 PM CST up reply actions

And they got a Noc 3 out of that posession.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 9:24 PM CST up reply actions

Boylan scared by Wallace

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions

Noah, in fewer minutes,

is doubling up Wallace in both points and rebounds

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:22 PM CST reply actions

I know it's a name of one of the Magics

blogs but should we name one for the Bulls?I mean
"Third quarter collapse".

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions

Boylan

will never play TT in meaningful minutes

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions

A-Drain,

a mighty 1-6 from the field.

Where's Tyrus?

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions

when

did TT become such a cancer??

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions

Noah

gets his hands on a lot of rebounds

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions

Right, but he's the only

tall player the bulls have on the court. He taps them but there's nobody there (Tyrus might help here?) to grab them.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:28 PM CST up reply actions

I hate Boylan

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:29 PM CST up reply actions

seriously

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:30 PM CST up reply actions

But too many times

he could't keep the ball.He "almost" have it.
He gotta be stronger.

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:30 PM CST up reply actions

He's one on four

in the paint...cut him a little slack. Although, yes, he does need to get stronger.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions

Does Grainger ever miss?

He's on fire

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions

I said it a few games ago

Skiles is still coaching this team via the telephone, and he still hates TT

Why else would Boylan treat him like he doesn't exist?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions

LOL

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions

Boylan feels sorry for Scott

and not playing TT to please him :-)

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions

Wow, just got home and turned it on,

and I was so excited to see they were up, knowing that Lu and BG were most likely out - but then I pulled up the box score and logged on here, and now instead of being excited to be up I'm a little pissed about the 3rd!

Still, considering, I was all prepared for a total blowout.

"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 23, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions

minutes

ADRAIN - 19
TT - 9
and still counting

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions

This is surely ugly

when A Drain is playing meaningful minutes over Tyrus...

Makes me hate A drain, and it's not even his fault.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions

i agree

i hate him when he plays

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions

He and Wallace

must have voted on it at halftime. There is seriously no other reason TT hasn't played in the second half.

by JeffD on Jan 23, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions

Noah snapped that guy's head back

on the screen

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions

Hinrich having a decent game!

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions

Play of the game

Kirk to Noah and Noah does a behind his head layup!

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:36 PM CST up reply actions

wee, wee Noah!!

Mr french...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:38 PM CST up reply actions

WGN

showed that on the hightlights. Cool pass.

by KT on Jan 23, 2008 10:14 PM CST up reply actions

Best game ever, more or less.

Great to see him pick up the slack with our two leading scorers out. And you gotta think his game is helped by having Thabo with him out there.

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions

WOW

Hinrich and NOAH in transition!!!!

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions

Hinrich's best pass of the year

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions

Best game of the year.

by philosoball on Jan 23, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe he just needed to be told he was

"the guy" for a night? We certainly haven't seen an offensive game like he's put together before tonight (this season, of course).

"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 23, 2008 9:38 PM CST up reply actions

That was ridiculous

It's funny how crazy amped Noah gets when he grabs a rebound but when he finishes a play like that, he's as cool as the other side of the pillow . . . Stuart Scott style

by Option27 on Jan 23, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions

Only thing that would make it all sweeter

would be to putt TT in to put away the pacers with a burst of energy!!

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions

and the bad point to all of this

is if the Bulls win this, Boylan will wave his "see, I used A-Drain instead of TT and we WON" flag all over the United and Berto centers.

Shyte....it's all so F'd up.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions

gotta love the BW line

3 and 5 respectively

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions

So Jimmy decided A-Drain was the reason

for the Bulls lead in the 1st half? Good grief.

by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 9:38 PM CST reply actions

He hasn't hurt us terribly

got a couple steals, drew a few fouls, and made a few points. He didn't make the game for us, but he didn't suck as much as expected. For him that is a good game.

by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 9:45 PM CST up reply actions

Do guys remember

ugly turnover from Hinrich to Noah instead of easy layup?Now this is opposit :-)

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions

Nope!

I have completely blocked it from my mind. And when they show replays of it, I ask myself who those crazy guys dressed up like Kirk and Joakim are - I just can't cope with the memory.

But now I have something to replace it, right? :)

"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 23, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions

Right :-)

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 10:49 PM CST up reply actions

I love Noah

I'm allowed one rookie/year....

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions

Games like this make Noah

look like the steal of the draft. He's been involved in nearly every good thing the bulls have done tonight.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions

Exactly like I've mentioned before

If Noah gets minutes, his stats will be all star worthy

by Option27 on Jan 23, 2008 9:40 PM CST reply actions

Noah is really becoming

One of my favorite Bulls of all time

by Option27 on Jan 23, 2008 9:41 PM CST reply actions

UNTOUCHABLE!

by Option27 on Jan 23, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions

Noah dunks off of A drains' lose!!!

This is symbolic!

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions

Big macs all around

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions

please move BW to the bench!!!

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions

Or kill him ?

by Option27 on Jan 23, 2008 9:43 PM CST up reply actions

Noah must start over the Corpse!!!!!

by chgobr on Jan 23, 2008 9:43 PM CST reply actions

Dagger from NOC!!!!3!

Noc haters shut up!!He has a heart!Needs some brain also,agree.

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:43 PM CST reply actions

OK, Sue, I've been waiting for this.

Will Kirk look at the camera when he gets interviewed on the floor after the game? If he doesn't, you will officially win the Who Knows Kirk Best award.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions

I win!

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 23, 2008 9:59 PM CST up reply actions

Yes, you win.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 11:30 PM CST up reply actions

Suns lost to the Wolves?

"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 23, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions

why TT not playing

it's small ball. Noah is the big. sorry guys.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions

Except

Thomas could probably play any position better than Griffin

by JeffD on Jan 23, 2008 9:54 PM CST up reply actions

okay, coach

whatever you say

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:56 PM CST up reply actions

maybe you should be a Noah fanboi

he got 33+ minutes.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe you should think

before you type

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:02 PM CST up reply actions

ironic thing for you to comment...

but funny, too, you got me.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 10:08 PM CST up reply actions

coming from such a self-rightous MoFo

I'll take that as a compliment.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:11 PM CST up reply actions

the bulls get no calls

now im backing up adrain!!

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions

Kirk

is on fire.
Period.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions

And TT plays ZERO minutes

in the second half.
The word bittersweet takes on a whole new meaning

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:49 PM CST up reply actions

The Nobel One

He is dominating! This kid is better than Horford!

by armstrong2389 on Jan 23, 2008 9:47 PM CST reply actions

Kirk is having a big game

But Travis Diener should be in the D-League.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions

good game

captn kirk, noah, thabo

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions

and Noc!

by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions

Huge games for Hinrich

And Noah.

But Noah can't footworkshootpostplay. Fact! Observable fact! Faaaaaaaccct!

Double double.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions

FACT!

haha

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 24, 2008 12:10 AM CST up reply actions

Kirk was off his ass tonight

I'm really happy

"Glen Davis??? wow!! We had Glen Davis, his name is Michael Sweetney" - tyrus4prez

by NittanyBull on Jan 23, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions

Nickols is in!!!

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions

It still is nice to get a win!!

by chgobr on Jan 23, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions

no look into the camera

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions

looking off into the rafters

and down at the floor.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 9:53 PM CST up reply actions

He looked everywhere in the entire

United Center EXCEPT at the camera. Ha!

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:53 PM CST up reply actions

Kirk career high 38!

I'm happy for him.I hope we will forget his Hinbrick nickname.

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions

As of right now,

he's the top performer of the night on ESPN.com's little ranking thing they do.

I think 14/21 should by him at least one night off, but I'm sure someone (Zac maybe?) will propose trading him now while his "value" is high. ;)

"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 23, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions

Noah was really a stud

No wonder Wallace is afraid of him.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions

Wallace is afraid of him

Oh, and I'm assuming he told you that?

Wallace doesn't care about him - BW is making 15 mil a year...
What's Noah making?

Wallace would probably just assume NOT have to play.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:00 PM CST up reply actions

His actions tell me that.

I interpret his little veteran power play as fear-based.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 10:34 PM CST up reply actions

Noah +17 Wallace -10

by philosoball on Jan 23, 2008 9:56 PM CST reply actions

Noah's gonna be good

especially when he puts on a little more muscle, and when he has another long, athletic player to get those tapped rebounds....

Very nice to see the youngsters playing well, and most importantly, being allowed to play through some mistakes. It might have been because Duhon/Gordon were hurt, but when Thabo made some errors, Boylon stuck with him. Very encouraging.

One final point. I don't want to see Duhon again. Ever. Hinrich, Gordon, and Thabo should be our guards. Most of us have felt this way at some point, but this was one of the first times we saw our hoped-for alternative in action. In other words, we've got concrete evidence now: Duhon's gotta go.

And thank you Marionette for letting us know it was on national TV!

by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 10:07 PM CST up reply actions

You're welcome!

Come to think of it, I'm really glad they didn't suck for this one. A lot of people could have blamed me then! (For their viewing displeasure)

by marionette on Jan 23, 2008 10:46 PM CST up reply actions

I am watching SBXX

and I keep hoping they get Walter a TD...

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions

Nope, it's the fridge up the middle.

by philosoball on Jan 23, 2008 10:01 PM CST up reply actions

keep watching

maybe they will

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:01 PM CST up reply actions

Gill just said

that the reason kirk played well is because of Thabo.And this true.

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 10:02 PM CST reply actions

sure it is

he got to guard diener instead of Granger or Rush.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 10:05 PM CST up reply actions

amen

by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 10:08 PM CST up reply actions

Boylan is even starting to LOOK and SOUND

like Skiles in his press interviews.

Scary...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions

Oh my Captain!!!!

Kirk was on fire tonight. So happy to see him have a great game like this. I really think he and Thabo are great in the back court.

Noah and Noch were fantastic too. Lots more of Noah for sure.

A very much needed win. Hope they carry the momentum to the next games.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 23, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions

only back to Lt. Kirk...

He's been so shitty this year, it's gonna take more than one game of goodness to earn his captaincy back.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:09 PM CST up reply actions

too bad your

opinion doesn't count. ;-)

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 23, 2008 10:11 PM CST up reply actions

And you're just a Kirk lover

but that's nothing new.
(yawn)

Is it time for baseball yet?

Wink...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:15 PM CST up reply actions

Hinbrik still sucks...

he finally had his first good game of the year. Lets see what he does next game. Don't tell someone there opinion doesn't count just cause they don't like Cap'n dribbles.

by GoldenThreePeat on Jan 23, 2008 10:23 PM CST up reply actions

Um that's just

a little joke between Bullish and me. :-)

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 24, 2008 7:30 AM CST up reply actions

Couldn't agree more, Sue,

"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 23, 2008 10:15 PM CST up reply actions

Boylan sukcs

He said BW played well had 5 boards guarded Foster...etc.What????????

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 10:09 PM CST reply actions

and spent half his post game talking about

A-Drain.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 10:10 PM CST up reply actions

Boylan reads off Griffins crappy stats

and then goes on to say "what kind of man he is, always ready to answer the bell." I'm glad Griffin answered the bell by going 2-8 w/ 3 boards and an assist. What would not answering the bell have been? Refusing to go out on the court?

by JeffD on Jan 23, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions

AND

talks about stupid shit like getting Wallace back in sooner...

I think the Bulls won tonight despite Boylan, and his coaching is why the Bulls will continue to have trouble stringing wins together this season.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:13 PM CST up reply actions

Hold on there

the BW business isn't idiocy on Boylan's part - he's blowing smoke up Ben's ass, trying to keep him from pouting, making like everything copasetic with the big guy. As encouraging as Noah's play was, Boylan knows that we need BW if we're going to make that playoff run that he keeps talking about - a run upon which his head-coaching career might hinge. I doubt he actually believes Wallace played well - in fact he sat him in crunch time.

I agree with you totally, however, when it comes to being down on Boylan. This team needs a legit coach with prior post-season success and a track record of developing young talent. Not a lame duck coach whose career depends on scraping into the playoffs by depending on aging vets and flaming out against Boston.

Irony being we might actually MAKE the playoffs if we saw more of the youngsters....

by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 10:19 PM CST up reply actions

I think you're right about the smoke.

I thought the same thing when I heard him praising Wallace's 5 rebounds...then he started to mention his points, but instead let his voice trail off.

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 11:44 PM CST up reply actions

smoke is fine

the ship sailed of Boylan being more than a patsy for the vets.

HOWEVER, he has sat Wallace to end games recently, which means more than whatever crap he wants to tell us.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 23, 2008 11:54 PM CST up reply actions

LOL

you actually SAW the epiphany.

by Freethefro on Jan 24, 2008 7:24 AM CST up reply actions

Really, Do ya???

I love how after a short-handed much needed win you guys are bitching about the throw-away postgame commments. It's unbearably stupid. Nobody's that small, are they?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 10:33 PM CST up reply actions

Nobody's that small, are they?

Apparently, you are.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 11:12 PM CST up reply actions

The Pacers were shorthanded too

Sorry, I'm not ready to declare Boylan a genius because they beat a shit team at home.

by Big D on Jan 23, 2008 11:15 PM CST up reply actions

it's only throwaway comments

if Griffin's nailed back to the bench. Minutes + throwaway comments are a concern. Or at the very least hilarious. (I can't believe he read the statline)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 23, 2008 11:52 PM CST up reply actions

I can't believe he read the statline

That WAS hilarious!

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 24, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions

unbearably stupid

Funny how whenever YOU bitch, it's justified and anyone who disagrees with you is a moron.

But when other people bitch and you don't agree, then THEY are "unbearably stupid".

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 24, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions

when do I whine and bitch like you do?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 24, 2008 10:49 PM CST up reply actions

when do I whine and bitch

Plenty - you're doing it now.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 5:48 PM CST up reply actions

Boylan is probably praising

Khryapa and Nichols right about now.

by philosoball on Jan 23, 2008 10:14 PM CST up reply actions

Holy shit. Jimmy's postgame press conference

was a joke. A giant A-Drain ass kissing. Including where he decides to read Griff's stat line to the reporters to show how impressive he was, only to discover that Griff's stat line was a big pile of shit. He also wouldn't even say Tyrus's name. He praised every player that was on the floor for the 2nd quarter run, except Tyrus. This is ridiclous.

by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions

it's ridiculous

that A-Drain's "incredible hands" are so rarely groping and grabbing on the court.

Fire Boylan!

by hscs on Jan 23, 2008 10:16 PM CST up reply actions

ha!

I taped and watched the game in a little over an hour. So postgame was deemed expendable.

I was thinking it would go this way, although I was assuming it'd be KC leading the conversation. Boylan with the stat line! priceless. This franchise sucks soooo hard.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 23, 2008 11:49 PM CST up reply actions

Boylan kills me...

The Bulls built their lead in the second quarter with a squad featuring Noah at center, Tyrus at the four(his natural position), Noce at the three, and Thabo/Kirk in the backcourt. Despite the success of that lineup, he NEVER USED IT AGAIN! It's reminiscent of the GS game, when he never used the Thabo/Gordon backcourt in the fourth quarter even though that duo had a very high plus minus until then. Most coaches go back to what works. Not Boylan.

And on to the Tyrus travesty. Prior to the game, I explicitly stated that Boylan was in love with that stupid three guard lineup plus Noce + center. Sure enough, the Bulls played the entire second half in that moronic aligment. To make matters worse, the three guard lineup kept AG on the floor! AG over Tyrus, despite the fact that the Bulls built their lead with TT on the court. TT had four and four in very few minutes, so you can't say he played poorly. He made one mistake.

It's odd, to say the least.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions

Most coaches go back to what works

Skiles didn't either.
That's why Boylan seems like nothing more than a Skiles lacky.

Their coaching style (lack of) and player hatred is identical

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:21 PM CST up reply actions

best white guy (born in the U.S.) in the NBA ...

is Kirk Hinrich. He is the cream of the crop among all those Caucasian-Americans who have played NCAA D1 or the NBA. Kaman is having a great year and M.Miller is a great shooter, but overall Hinrich is still the best!

He just owned Diener tonight; I'm glad he scored a career high because otherwise we would be talking about his turnovers (still too many late in the game!) It shouldnt be surprising that he plays so well at the 1 with a bigger 2-guard (Thabo) who can play defense and share in bringing the ball up.

by Orange Juice on Jan 23, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions

This game is auspitious for several reasons,

but especially because the myth is dead that we need Gordon to score more than 70 points in a game. We can now trade Gordon without any trepidation. Just ask Hinrich.

by hlac on Jan 23, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions

Yikes

45% of the pole on CC went to Noc as the MVP for the first half of the season...

What IS this BB world coming to?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:17 PM CST reply actions

who'd you vote for?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 10:25 PM CST up reply actions

There is no MVP

on a losing team

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 11:09 PM CST up reply actions

if you read the question

and I assume you are talking about the poll on ChicagoSports.com, it was "Who has been the best bull?" Nothing about MVP.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 24, 2008 10:28 AM CST up reply actions

45% of the pole on CC

Once again - the self rightous idiot steps on his own fingers.

How about if YOU read the statement, and tell me how CC would stand for Chicago Sports?

CC stands for ComCast, and yes - it WAS an MVP question.

Are you 12, or what?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 24, 2008 9:13 PM CST up reply actions

lol

just ignore bullshooter, i think he means well...but he just likes to hear himself talk...er I mean, see himself type. At the end of the day, he really doesn't know what he's saying.

It's like that thing where the crazy person doesn't actually KNOW that they are crazy...

by ScottieCartwright on Jan 25, 2008 8:18 AM CST up reply actions

just ignore bullshooter

If he (she?) wasn't so hypocritical and self rightous, I wouldn't have a problem with that.

But anyone who slams other people for what THEY do or say, while acting like their own shit doesn't stink - that is uncalled for and deserves every bit of flak that gets thrown at them in return.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 5:54 PM CST up reply actions

my bad

your typing is so bad I never really know what you mean, that's why I asked.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 25, 2008 8:59 AM CST up reply actions

Actually the poll question

on Comcast never said MVP either. The question was who has been the best player on the Bulls so far this season and Noch won it hands down.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 25, 2008 10:36 AM CST up reply actions

have to disagree

the poll question DID say something about MVP. It has since been changed, so it's unfortunate that we can't go back...but I just looked at it 2-3 days ago and it said first half of the season MVP.

by ScottieCartwright on Jan 25, 2008 11:32 AM CST up reply actions

Then there must have

been two different questions. I took the poll right after the game while the post game show was on and no where were the words MVP. The one I took asked who had been the best player so far this season.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 25, 2008 12:42 PM CST up reply actions

Comcast never said MVP either

irst off Sue - I wasn't talking to you.
So if you're gonna jump into the middle of this - you should probably know what you're talking about, don't ya think?

FWIW - I have it RECORDED on Tivo - and it says: Who is the Bulls MVP for the first half of the season?

I really doubt there were two separate broadcasts.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 5:46 PM CST up reply actions

Funny,

I wasn't talking to you either.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 25, 2008 5:56 PM CST up reply actions

Technicality

The fact remains the same though.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 6:05 PM CST up reply actions

I'm just going

to share this with you. Comcast and Chicagosports.com always have the same polls because they are owned by the same company.

Here's today's Chicagosports.com

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/

Here is Comcast

http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com/team-bulls.asp

They both had the same poll the other night too. The one on Chicagosports.com did not use the letters MVP.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 25, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions

You're way off

"Jane, you ignorant slut!" -- Dan Aykroyd, SNL 1976

We were talking about the TV Broadcast, NOT the website.

And no matter WHAT's on the website, what part of RECORDED don't you understand?
It's right in front of me!

Geeeesh....

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 7:21 PM CST up reply actions

They do have the same

question on the website that is on the broadcast. That's how you vote is on the website. I do owe you an apology. I had it recorded and it did say MVP. So I'm sorry.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 25, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions

And that's what I love about you

...your integrity. :-)
You actually have the guts to admit a mistake, and then even follow THAT up with an honest apology....

No worries girl. :-)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions

Man I'm glad you guys settled that!

by philosoball on Jan 25, 2008 11:03 PM CST up reply actions

I never really know what you mean

Typical -
You come up with some lame-ass excuse for YOU totally missing what was said, by pushing the blame off to someone else.

There's nothing wrong with my typing.

As I said earlier - perhaps you should THINK before you type.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 5:58 PM CST up reply actions

Noc carried bulls for the couple of games

And I agree with the pole results.

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 10:46 PM CST up reply actions

He was more consistent

besides that three or four games where he wasn't playing well. He is meeting expectations more or less. Not the best player, but at least playing to where you'd expect him to be.

Not a lot of the other guys are meeting expectations which is why the poll went that way. I think Smith got second on the poll. He is playing above expectations IMO. I don't think many people thought he'd do much more than Brown did for us but he's exceeded that by far.

by cranscape on Jan 24, 2008 12:30 PM CST up reply actions

Until Deng Comes Back

Hinrich
Thabo
Noce
Tyrus
Noah

Bench:
Gordon(minor injury, I think)
-------
-----
Smith/Wallace
Gray

It's really not that hard. I agreed with someone who said mini-ball doesn't work, and the best lineup was, surprise surprise, the one including the two players drafted to share the starting backcourt(Gordon was always a wild card, off the bench and in the rotation).

"There is no substitute for victory." -Douglas MacArthur

by cubbybear on Jan 23, 2008 11:01 PM CST reply actions

Was that the 2Q line-up that built the lead?

by alec on Jan 23, 2008 11:47 PM CST up reply actions

Originally posted this in the wrong thread.. but

The thing about TT is maybe he will start earning more minutes from here. His last good game was against Sac (14 pts, 9 reb, 3 blocks in 23 min). After that his minutes decreased and now they are starting to increase again (though down to 11 from 18 in Mem). In Memphis he got 2nd half minutes but was pulled in favor of Noah who was playing no better - and then got garbage time.

I was disappointed he didn't reenter the game, but I'd rather see him get a solid stint in the 2nd quarter each game than having erratic minutes. And then when his play warrants it, to get another stint in the 2nd half. I'm not saying he didn't deserve it today, especially since we were so shorthanded and our usually consistent Joe Smith was not playing well and he should have been playing instead of Griffin.

But yeah. I hope to see more of him, but I'll be pleased at least for a little while just to see him get out there for a good chunk at a time without being immediately pulled.

by Jaina on Jan 23, 2008 11:13 PM CST reply actions

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