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Open Game Thread #10: Bulls at Denver Nuggets

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I really like the Nuggets roster and think they'd be the top team in the East. In fact they could be a top team in the West, if things go right. They gave the Spurs a heck of a scare in last season's playoffs, and with a returning Kenyon Martin (who's overpaid but at worst is another decent big) and more precious gelling time of Iverson and Anthony, I really liked them as one of the non Mavs-Spurs-Suns who could make a run.

Unfortunately for them the injuries have hit early, as starting PG Chucky Atkins and freaking-man-beat Nene are hurt. And we should all be thankful Nene won't be around to toss around the Bulls bigs. I always liked Nene, damnit, so while it's good that he's out for the game (8pm, CSN) I'd like to see him back soon to gauge this Nuggets team.

What about the Bulls? As far as I know (the 'my bulls' email service), Deng is out and A-Drain still in the starting lineup. It's been wrong before (it said that Tyrus would start in the Lakers game), but if Griffin's out there, is there really a point to watch? not really.

I mean I likely will watch it, but it'll have no consequence. If Griffin, Nocioni, and Joe Smith are racking up heavy minutes it just hurts the team all around in various ways: Noc and Smith are injury concerns (remember Noc's feet trouble? How's consecutive 40-minute games helping?) going forward, we'll know nothing about Tyrus and Thabo (and Noah) and how they're developing, and playing Adrian Griffin over anybody on the team likely hurts them short term, anyway. So we're punting games, and not getting ready for the postseason.

A win is a win, so I'd gladly take one (especially one that's a projected loss). There's a good chance the shooting comes around soon, as the Nuggets aren't known for their defense and like to up the pace. Remember kids: when the shots fall, we'll have energy. Not the other way around.

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I'm not
watching tonight. I did wear my Bulls shirt today so maybe that will bring them some luck.

I really hope Kirk gets out of his slump tonight and has a good game. Heck I hope they all play well.

Please get this season turned around and play some great basketball.

by sue369 on Nov 20, 2007 6:53 PM CST   0 recs

If playing Adrian a lot is Skiles way of making
Hinrich a shoot-first point guard, then I think that Skiles should seriously be considered for coach of the year. If not, then WTF?

by philosoball on Nov 20, 2007 7:18 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

the great thing about charter cable
is they don't offer league pass so I have a good excuse not to watch.

by KT on Nov 20, 2007 7:22 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

The Hawkeyes are
on at the same time that's why I'm not watching it live. I'm recording the Bulls and will watch them later.
Please get this season turned around and play some great basketball.

by sue369 on Nov 20, 2007 7:43 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Noc's Feet
I haven't heard anything about Nocioni's plantar fascitis this season.  I'm aware it can nag a player for the rest of their career, but if it is slowing Nocioni he is rather silent about it.

We must make our shots.  We've had wide open looks the entire trip.  Few of these shots are falling.  But jumpshots are lower percentage shots.  Shots at the rim need to fall.  Having Wallace out there is going to allow Camby to patrol the paint all night.  Tear drops from our guards should be ready for launch.

by NBA Observer on Nov 20, 2007 6:55 PM CST   0 recs

Miracle Feet
A friend of mine has been diagnosed with plantar fascitis.  She's been in pain for years.   Her doctor has told her there's really no reliable cure.  I've talked to her about Noce, and her opinion is that he must have world-class pain tolerance.

by alec on Nov 20, 2007 7:23 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

why is everyone trippin?
we're only 2 games outta a playoff spot...be a lil optimistic (even though this team gives us no good reason to)

evidently, our organization needs to be tweaked a lil bit to be a stronger at all levels (management, coaching, players)...but this season isn't lost by any stretch of the imagination

chill out and enjoy the game...

by chicagosportslove23 on Nov 20, 2007 7:52 PM CST   0 recs

Un - F- in believable
Skiles HAS lost it...officially.

You have Tyrus Thomas who was starting two weeks ago and already has TWO double-doubles....
And Joaquim Noah, one of the more promising rookies in the NBA...

And they're BOTH on the bench in favor of GRIFFIN???

W-T-F???

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:16 PM CST   0 recs

And in the time it took to write that
Denver jumps out to a 10-2 lead over the bulls...

It's gonna be a long night....(sigh)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:18 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Add insult to injury
us directTV bums are forced to watch via Denver's feed and listen to THEIR ass wipe commentators...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:21 PM CST   0 recs

Stacey King:
"The Bulls need to realize that Allen Iverson is really quick around that perimeter."

If they need to realize that Allen Iverson is quick, then they've got to be the dumbest team in the league.

by Big D on Nov 20, 2007 8:22 PM CST   0 recs

Stacy needs to realize
that he needs lessons in common sense...
In pre-game, he said "the bulls cannot turn the ball over or make silly turnovers"
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:26 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

At least he's better than Emmitt Smith
To quote Emmitt, hopefully the Bulls don't get "blowed out" tonight.

by Big D on Nov 20, 2007 8:29 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

We don't
play any defense...We gonna be beaten badly tonight.....

by Azabullsfan on Nov 20, 2007 8:23 PM CST   0 recs

You should be thankful
you're listening to the Denver announcers.

by alec on Nov 20, 2007 8:24 PM CST   0 recs

Naw, Denver's comms are the usual
slam the bulls, Nuggets are awesome BS...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:27 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

BG is too nice
I wanna see BG get NASTY. he needs to get mad. a killers mindset. attack the rim , shoot nonstop kick someone in the nutz

by Dr0ne420 on Nov 20, 2007 8:27 PM CST   0 recs

Noah
bad jumpshot and turnover after

by Azabullsfan on Nov 20, 2007 8:29 PM CST   0 recs

Okay Skiles...I forgive you...
sit Noah back down...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:29 PM CST   0 recs

Nope
Noah can rebound and tip in to the rim(2;30 left 1-st)

by Azabullsfan on Nov 20, 2007 8:34 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Well....as long as he doesn't shoot the ball....
just WATCHING him shoot is painful...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:36 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Andres Nocioni
I want to see him swing elbow in player face.

Andres Nocioni: "Im good basketball player."

youtube.com/angryasianace

by AngryAsianAce on Nov 20, 2007 8:32 PM CST   0 recs

Norm VanLier made a pre game statement:
he said Skiles needs to quit messing with the starting line-up....it's confusing....

I would tend to agree....especially with the line-up he started tonight...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:32 PM CST   0 recs

same as
last night

by alec on Nov 20, 2007 8:36 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

They didn't play last night...
Did Griffin start Sunday?
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:37 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Hibrich
two Bens
Griffin
noc

by Azabullsfan on Nov 20, 2007 8:37 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

another lousy shot by Noah...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:40 PM CST   0 recs

Someone
should say Noah not to take jumpshots whatsorever!!!

by Azabullsfan on Nov 20, 2007 8:42 PM CST   0 recs

I missed the first six minutes
how'd Noc get his fouls, on Melo?  What about Tyrus?
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 20, 2007 8:42 PM CST   0 recs

noce, sefo, thomas
each with 2 fouls.  Were they all on Melo?

by alec on Nov 20, 2007 8:42 PM CST   0 recs

Good luck...
to the Bulls... Denver's a tough match-up.

by withmalice on Nov 20, 2007 8:43 PM CST   0 recs

minnesotas a hard matchup at this point
especially with all star antione walker

by lampnasty on Nov 20, 2007 8:44 PM CST   0 recs

trade
noah, tyrus, deng, and skiles   for kobe bryant and phil jackson

by Dr0ne420 on Nov 20, 2007 8:44 PM CST   0 recs

THIS is a great idea....if only they could....
Heck, I even think that with Phil coaching, this team AS IT IS would be really good.

I am convinced this cluster is on Skiles at this point.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:50 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Nuh-uh... no thanks.
From a Lakers fan:
noah, tyrus, deng, and skiles   for kobe bryant and phil jackson
No way, nuh-uh, not on your life.

by withmalice on Nov 20, 2007 9:15 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

you sir
can shampoo my crotch

by Dr0ne420 on Nov 20, 2007 10:15 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Duhon for 3
is my guy!Especcially compare to Hinrich.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 20, 2007 8:45 PM CST   0 recs

The bulls look even MORE outta synch now
and Denver is lightin' 'em up...on both ends
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:47 PM CST   0 recs

fire skiles
NOW

by fireskiles on Nov 20, 2007 8:49 PM CST   0 recs

if we start to pool money and
bet against bulls and on the pats, we might just be able to buy a new team and hookers.

by lampnasty on Nov 20, 2007 8:50 PM CST   0 recs

KIRK - what a buffoon!
dribbles the ball off his ankle....
UGH!
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:52 PM CST   0 recs

Noce
2 tres in arow

by Azabullsfan on Nov 20, 2007 8:54 PM CST   0 recs

and then gets SCHOOLED by Carmello
and fouls him besides....
ugh...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 8:57 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Haha...Skiles out on the floor in the refs face
for a T -
Watch your coaching job flash before your eyes...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 9:04 PM CST   0 recs

In Skiles defense - those WERE pretty bad
non-calls...Gardner got HAMMERED under the hoop...

And F'in Carmello is living on the line tonight, but that's nothing new...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 9:06 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Gardner!
I'm trying to find positive.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 20, 2007 9:05 PM CST   0 recs

Bulls announcers
talking about free throw disparity.  Wh the Fu do you think?  AI and Melo vs...who? on the Bulls do they expect to be getting to the line?

by alec on Nov 20, 2007 9:10 PM CST   0 recs

Well...
I expect the players the Nuggets foul should go to the line, but that is too much from these refs.  The Nuggets never foul, don't you know.

by cranscape on Nov 20, 2007 9:12 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Yea, it was the same in Chicago last year
vs. these nuggets...
I remember that game - it was a day game...and Anthony had something like 30 FT's, and the entire bulls TEAM had less...

I cannot stand the Nuggets...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 9:17 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Please...
Attack the basket, get fouls.
Chicago's a jumpshooting team.

by withmalice on Nov 20, 2007 9:18 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

There doesn't seem to be a point for them to drive
When they do drive they get fouled.  They get clobbered and get no call or points from the effort. I'd like to see them drive more, but if they won't get a call or points anyway then they would probably have better luck from outside.  

by cranscape on Nov 20, 2007 9:26 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

I can't take it anymore.
I keep turning to other channels because it hurts too much to watch.  The refs are being ridiculous.  I guess the Nuggets just don't foul.  That can be the only answer, right?  sigh  

by cranscape on Nov 20, 2007 9:11 PM CST   0 recs

Positive?
When BG dribbles into yet ANOTHER TO?

And the Nuggets ahve taken TWENTY FIVE FT's, and there's still 2 minutes left in the half...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 9:11 PM CST   0 recs

I think Thabo
 looks like the only natural passer on the Bulls

by alec on Nov 20, 2007 9:12 PM CST   0 recs

somebody said it this afternoon--
the Bulls are Denver "Lite" at every position.

by alec on Nov 20, 2007 9:17 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

72 points allowed in a half!
That is unconscionably bad defense.

BTW, the people who seem to believe that merely replacing Skiles will instantaneously make this team a playoff contender aren't paying attention.

You can get Phil Jackson or Red Auerbach or Mike F'in Ditka, this team won't and can't win unless the guys on the floor play a lot better.

The guards are ludicrously bad at this point in the season.

SUCK IT SABAN!

by 1958ChiTown on Nov 20, 2007 9:17 PM CST   0 recs

It wouldn't be so bad....
...if the Nuggets were capable of fouling us.  But they are not.

by cranscape on Nov 20, 2007 9:22 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

unless the guys on the floor play a lot better
Well DUH...
You get Phil, and that would generate optimism at the very least...

Skiles is the main reason these guys are playing so bad to begin with...they're sick of the idiot and his stupid antics.

Someone like Jackson at least has rings on multiple fingers and has earned the respect of the basketball community.

Skiles has just gotten stagnant on this team and will never get to the next level...at least not with the Bulls.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 9:31 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

You have got to be kidding me...
"Skiles is the main reason these guys are playing so bad to begin with...they're sick of the idiot and his stupid antics."

Come on, man. There is absolutely no way you can prove that statement with sound evidence or reason.

SUCK IT SABAN!

by 1958ChiTown on Nov 20, 2007 9:34 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

If I have to explain it to you
then you'd never understand so I won't even try.

Enjoy your game.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 9:37 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

The only positive of the night
were the Knick fans chanting "fire Isiah" all night.

by chgobr on Nov 20, 2007 9:20 PM CST   0 recs

Done
I can't watch this garbage anymore. This team is beyond terrible. The best guy on the team tonight, is the guy that barely made the roster. ugh!

by ScottSkilles Hair on Nov 20, 2007 9:20 PM CST   0 recs

Lakers
won over Indy getting 137 points.
So denver supose to reach 140 mark easily.
So sad to watch this Bulls team...

by Azabullsfan on Nov 20, 2007 9:26 PM CST   0 recs

What an ass-kicking
If the Bulls can't manage to beat the pathetic Knicks on Saturday, it might be time to consider some drastic, drastic changes.  I hate the cliched "fire the coach" crap you find on talk radio and in Jay Mariotti columns, but there is no reason this Bulls team should ever lose to a team like the Knicks.

by Big D on Nov 20, 2007 9:28 PM CST   0 recs

too late
nice thought though.   :-)
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 9:33 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

Call time
out ,idiot!!!!

by Azabullsfan on Nov 20, 2007 9:40 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

It's supose
to be at the bottom,sorry.
I called Skiles ofcours.

by Azabullsfan on Nov 20, 2007 9:42 PM CST to parent up   0 recs

this isnt normal suckage either
this is kornel david, corey benjamin and 50 asian business men in full on bukkake fest

by lampnasty on Nov 20, 2007 9:31 PM CST   0 recs

And officiating
is not helpfull...
F....K!!

by Azabullsfan on Nov 20, 2007 9:36 PM CST   0 recs

Wow...these refs really ARE being shitheads
adds even more ugliness to an already ugly game
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 20, 2007 9:36 PM CST   0 recs