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Open Game Thread #5: Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons

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[Thanks to prashantrao for tonight's game preview. Our first look at the Pistons since that woeful playoff series should be a good one. Here's hoping the Bulls can finally put one in the win column. -Mike]

Just when it seemed like us Bulls fans could be reasonably certain of the team this year putting together a strong season, contending for the conference title and basically just improving on last season, we've been subjected to the 0-4 start.

Despite that, I'm not too down -- there are several past examples of teams (not just the Bulls) starting slowly and putting together good seasons. The most recent example, of course, is the 2006-07 Dallas Mavericks.

Now, say what you want about the Mavs last season, but they did win 67 wins, run away with the tougher conference and were among the favourites to win the NBA Championship -- until the debacle against the Warriors. The thing about that 67-win season, though, is the Mavericks started 0-4, albeit against a tougher schedule than the Bulls have had so far (San Antonio, @Houston, Golden State, @LA Clippers). Among those four season-opening losses was a 31-point loss in Houston, and an 18-point loss to the Clippers, all after the disastrous 2006 NBA Finals.

Other notable relatively recent examples include:

  • The 1996-97 Phoenix Suns started 0-13 and finished the season 40-42, good for the 7th spot in the West Playoffs.
  • The 1995-96 Cleveland Cavaliers started 0-7 and finished the season 47-35, earning them the 5th seed in the East.
  • Of course, as we all know, the 2004-05 Bulls started 0-9 and finished 47-35, good for 5th in the East.
Even last season's Bulls team started 3-9.

My point? It's a long season, and bad starts can be overcome. There's little evidence to show that this particular Bulls team is one made up of players with fragile confidence, so tonight against Detroit could just be the start of a very good season.

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We need more players like this....
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JAS8JEkyeZ8
With the first pick in the 2008 NBA draft the Chicago Bulls select Derrick Rose 6'4 guard Memphis bye bye Kirk!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 8, 2007 2:46 PM CST reply actions  

WOW!
That was great!  Thank you.

by alec on Nov 8, 2007 3:02 PM CST up reply actions  

Cedric
Benson needs to watch some of this.  Awesome.

by goldengod on Nov 8, 2007 10:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Ben Wallace had better get well quick! Or else
let the other bigs play!

On its ChicagoSports.com website the Tribune ran a poll asking what was wrong with the Bulls.  But apparently they didn't offer "Ben Wallace is hurt" as an option!  

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

This would be a tough game even if everything were clicking, of course.  But I can't stand to see Wallace out there playing badly.  I would rather see a rookie get experience in a loss while Wallace heals.

by Tim S. on Nov 8, 2007 3:09 PM CST reply actions  

Let's do this!!
GO BULLS!!!
Racecar spelled backwards is racecar.

by sue369 on Nov 8, 2007 3:11 PM CST reply actions  

I predict a win
means nothing but

TRUST ME . . . . SEASON CHANGES TODAY

by Option27 on Nov 8, 2007 3:14 PM CST reply actions  

I agree I think a win tonight can
''jump start'' this team. End the Kobe talk lets move on.
With the first pick in the 2008 NBA draft the Chicago Bulls select Derrick Rose 6'4 guard Memphis bye bye Kirk!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 8, 2007 3:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Since I can't watch tonight we will probably win.
I won't be seeing the game tonight (don't get TNT) so we are sure to win. I missed last season Bulls vs Heat opener and we won that and Detroit is our Miami this year.  Lets hope we have enough pent up fire power after the playoff loss against them to break the slump.  

by cranscape on Nov 8, 2007 3:47 PM CST reply actions  

My sanity is being tested tonight
After suffering through torture known as the first four games of the Bulls season, I am worn down, my nerves are freyed, I feel I'm close to slipping into a depressive black hole I will not be able to get out.  Tonight's game appears to me to be like more water buckets being poured over my head that is covered by a sack.  Detroit has that knack of being a great finishing team.  Will the Bulls be up by ten going into the 4th and Detroit picks them apart and we lose by one.  Oh for the love of God don't let that happen.

by chgobr on Nov 8, 2007 4:00 PM CST reply actions  

It has been rough.
This is the first year I've really talked up the Bulls to coworkers and friends.  I had high expectations that we'd not make the same mistakes of the last few seasons and everything pointed to that.  I still have expectations, but I am also fighting the panic of turning my Bulls shirt inside out pretending I never said anything about how basketball was fun again.  It would be one thing if they were losing despite putting up a hard effort and showing some fire, but I've not seen that yet.    Hopefully they bring their A game tonight and smile a bit and show they still love to play.

by cranscape on Nov 8, 2007 4:15 PM CST up reply actions  

Again, Wallace is playing injured.
If we lost Luol Deng for four games would you be surprised if we lost?  If Wallace were even half his old self we would have won at least two games.  And he played okay in the preseason.  So just chalk this one up to an injury to one of two best players, and let's hope he gets better.

by Tim S. on Nov 8, 2007 4:48 PM CST up reply actions  

My Keys to Victory
  1. Get Tyrus going early
  2. Attack on O
  3. DEFENSIVE REBOUNDING!!!!!!!!!

by tyrus4prez on Nov 8, 2007 4:05 PM CST reply actions  

Crazy Talk
What are anyone thoughts of starting Gordon defensivly on SG's.  I say give him a chance!!  It can't get much worse...Guards are already shooting over Kirk anyway, might see what Kirk can do to slow down PG's.  I know it doesn't seem like a good idea but you never know...

by tyrus4prez on Nov 8, 2007 4:28 PM CST reply actions  

Gordon
For all BG's mistakes with turnovers etc, he did come up with that huge steal on Chauncey last night.

It's still frustrating that the Bulls can't close out games, but thank God we pulled that one off.  It's very irritating seeing our plays in the 4th (Give the ball to Gordon and have 4 guys stand around waiting for Gordon to miraculously hit some shots)....

by majoyenrac on Nov 9, 2007 7:44 AM CST up reply actions  

Anyone who knows me
knows that I am usually optimistic, and I get flamed alot for being TOO optimistic

But right now, I don't know which is more depressing -
Knowing that da Bulls are tied for last in the league, or knowing the pissed-ons are going to kick their respective arses tonight...
...(sigh)...

Man...being a Chicago sports fan these days really SUCKETH.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 4:45 PM CST reply actions  

The Blackhawks have some young talent.
They're a long way from contending, but the future looks bright.

And the same is true, right now, for the Bulls, even if Wallace never returns to form.  Except that he will return to form, and the Bulls will get better, much better.

by Tim S. on Nov 8, 2007 4:52 PM CST up reply actions  

It will come down to the guards tonight
If Hinrich and Gordon get abused by Billups and Hamilton like they did in the playoffs, the Bulls can't win.  You'd have to think they're due for a big game, though.

by Big D on Nov 8, 2007 4:46 PM CST reply actions  

The Bulls will win tonight.
Handily.

This is the first night that I can actually use my season tickets and my date is The Charm. She has only seen the Bulls lose once or twice since the start of 2003. Every time she goes to a game, the Bulls seem to play well.

SUCK IT SABAN!

by 1958ChiTown on Nov 8, 2007 5:02 PM CST reply actions  

Rumble of feet
I'm stoked.  Let's light this firecracker!
"You don't hesitate with Michael, or you'll end up on some poster in a gift shop someplace." -Felton Spencer, on Michael Jordan

by cubbybear on Nov 8, 2007 5:32 PM CST reply actions  

Also
Deng turned down 5/57.5 according to the tribune.  That's more than I thought he would turn down.
"You don't hesitate with Michael, or you'll end up on some poster in a gift shop someplace." -Felton Spencer, on Michael Jordan

by cubbybear on Nov 8, 2007 5:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Season changes today
I have a good feeling about the Bulls today. Just hope we don't shoot an embarrassment like we did the last few games. Another one and I think Skiles is gonna have a heart attack.
醉生梦死

by blackmage71 on Nov 8, 2007 5:46 PM CST reply actions  

The only thing I'm not looking forward to tonight
is listening to Barkley ramble on about why-ever he dislikes the Bulls this season.  Tonight's the night that Lu, BG and Kirk all have it going at the same time, and hopefully Skiles feels so bad about forgetting Ty on the bench that he gets a ton of minutes.
"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 8, 2007 5:47 PM CST reply actions  

CTL just gave a taste of that
only it was Sam Smith and 3 people I didn't recognize. It was a discussion on the Bulls' "scrappy ankle-biter" image, and Sam ripped Tyrus Thomas.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 5:55 PM CST up reply actions  

Man, Sam really needs to let that go
"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 8, 2007 6:03 PM CST up reply actions  

I saw it too
and actually Sam needs to go. I've really disliked him lately.
Racecar spelled backwards is racecar.

by sue369 on Nov 8, 2007 6:33 PM CST up reply actions  

Why?
because he doesn't have any nice things to say about the pathetic bulls??

by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 7:07 PM CST up reply actions  

Because
he talks but doesn't say anything.
Racecar spelled backwards is racecar.

by sue369 on Nov 8, 2007 8:21 PM CST up reply actions  

Charles: "Yokeem"
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 7:05 PM CST up reply actions  

listening to Barkley
I can't stand fat-ass Barkely...

But he's right - no leader on the Bulls and Skiles is a friggin' BABY.
And who gives a rip about the "timing" of Noah's statement - the point is it was correct and that's what Skiles should be focusing on...

NOT calling out Noah via the media.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 7:07 PM CST up reply actions  

it comes across like that
if you didn't read or hear Skiles.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 7:08 PM CST up reply actions  

I saw Skiles on Comcast
looked to me like Skiles is the one who should shut his face....
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 7:10 PM CST up reply actions  

yeesh
I doubt you did, because Skiles agreed with Noah.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 7:11 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeesh
I know he agreed with it being spot on.
But he ALSO said "If I had just played my first game, I'd prob. keep my mouth shut".

That's NOT gonna help encourage Noah's confidence.

And FWIW - I don't CARE if doubt me or not.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 7:14 PM CST up reply actions  

Skiles' quote was
more innocuous than Nocioni's 'trash talk' before the Detroit series last season. If that shakes Noah's confidence then he's in big trouble.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 7:23 PM CST up reply actions  

no shit!!! it's so obvious!
he's not calling out Noah, he's just stating that it should be someone else that has been here longer with the team or the league ah hem(wallace) that we are playing with a lack of effort and playing like shit.

by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 7:11 PM CST up reply actions  

Sorry
Don't mean to snap.
I'm just tired of Skiles these days...does it show?
:-)
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 7:11 PM CST reply actions  

We are going to get our asses whooped tonight.
pregame starting lineups are a joke! Bulls fans that are excited for this game are in for a real treat. We are going to get owned!

by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 7:15 PM CST reply actions  

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

by NittanyBull on Nov 8, 2007 7:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Can't take the heat?
get out of the kitchen ma'm.

by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 7:22 PM CST up reply actions  

the skiles noah feed
is headbandgate 2.0....we're going to rally; and be awesome

the bulls will win tonight logically. we can't start out 0-5; so we'll win.

please....

I know MJ is infallable, but how can he like Barkley

Plus flip saunders is coaching.

LEZ GO!

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 7:17 PM CST reply actions  

start thinking logically. we've been
starting out 0-4, 0-5 last couple years.  Flip Saunders coached these same pistons last year when they beat us.  

by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 7:20 PM CST up reply actions  

this is the quietest
the UC has sounded in a long time....reminiscent of game 4 last year......but at least we had the fuck you defiance then

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 7:21 PM CST reply actions  

TT looks good tonight....
Maybe Skiles will be smart and let him play tonight.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 7:21 PM CST reply actions  

i dont like the press w/ tyrus
bc it takes him out of rebounding and blocks positioning

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 7:22 PM CST reply actions  

Such ignorant bulls fans..
Deng and Gordon has two fouls already!!

by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 7:23 PM CST reply actions  

Picking his spots
Wallace can still get up for the big games

by onlythebulls on Nov 8, 2007 7:24 PM CST reply actions  

If Rasheed was on the Bulls,
he'd probably be the best player.

by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 7:26 PM CST reply actions  

It's amazing how good the Bulls look
when they go to the basket.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 7:27 PM CST reply actions  

Welcome back boys
This is the way I'm used to seeing these guys play.

If only Ben didn't get those 2 quick fouls

by Option27 on Nov 8, 2007 7:28 PM CST reply actions  

Deng on Billups?
Did I see that?
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 7:31 PM CST reply actions  

no, it's duh
Tyrus needs to step out on that.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 7:31 PM CST up reply actions  

Gee....Wallace is all of a sudden healthy?
I don't buy the "Wallace is injured" crap and haven't this whole time.

He's just been sulking.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 7:34 PM CST reply actions  

What does Ty's three finger thing mean?
Has he been doing that all season?  Don't remember it last...

by paxson43 on Nov 8, 2007 7:34 PM CST reply actions  

knowing tyrus
duh hes a big dane cook fan

by lampnasty on Nov 8, 2007 7:36 PM CST up reply actions  

it means
read between the lines, Sam Smith.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 7:36 PM CST up reply actions  

ill take it
pistons are shooting really really well and that shouldnt continue

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 7:42 PM CST reply actions  

good start
Tyrus looks good.  Kirk looks good passing to Tyrus.  Luol seems to be back on his game.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 7:43 PM CST reply actions  

Yes, much better start than the other games
And they responded better than in other games when Detroit made that little 6-0 run.
"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 8, 2007 7:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Now if BG
can only figure out how to drive to the hoop without falling down.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 7:46 PM CST up reply actions  

Great start
Tyrus should get a lot of minutes in this game if he keeps playing like this.

I don't wanna see a repeat of that Clippers game where he sat most of the 4th

by Option27 on Nov 8, 2007 7:45 PM CST reply actions  

ben wallace looks awful
that injury looks like it's hampering him big time
Sweet Home Sports

by james@lifeinthecell on Nov 8, 2007 7:45 PM CST reply actions  

wow
Noah getting it done.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 7:48 PM CST reply actions  

Don't forget you never count the Pistons out
The Pistons are a 2nd half team. Remember game 3 last year? They were completely dominated for the first half then they said "hey, we're better than these guys" and took to to the Bulls, hard.
What's the difference between a steakhouse and the United Center? One serves people steak, the other is filled with a bunch of dead Bulls.

by vlad001 on Nov 8, 2007 7:49 PM CST reply actions  

I prefer to remember
game 4 from the '91 eastern conference finals and the pistons slinking off.  Seriously though, why are such wet blanket all the time.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 7:52 PM CST up reply actions  

im liking noah
now if ben wallace can tutor him to become his padawan....

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 7:50 PM CST reply actions  

Noah!!!!
coast to coast.  Trying to do too much?...
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 7:50 PM CST reply actions  

scratch that
noah should stop being tutored by wallace in ft's

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 7:51 PM CST reply actions  

Hell Yeah NOAH!!
bring some life into this lifeless and mediocre team with whatever you have.

by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 7:51 PM CST reply actions  

Joe and Tyrus really do look a lot alike
Don't remember who commented on that a couple of games ago.
"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 8, 2007 7:51 PM CST reply actions  

I am liking this game
First game I have been able to watch since no football practice anymore.

Joe Smith is looking good.

Noah is a spark.

TT was looking great earlier.

Lets go Bulls!

by SRQman on Nov 8, 2007 7:52 PM CST reply actions  

harlan and collins
are have particularly forgettable nights

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 7:52 PM CST reply actions  

My favorite comment of the night
was when they were talking about the Bulls usually putting Hinrich on the other teams point guard on defense.
"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 8, 2007 7:55 PM CST up reply actions  

I hate this LeBron commercial
You know he doesn't really think that - the whole time he's saying he's thinking "Like hell, of course they all want to be me.  I'm the 'Chosen One.'"
"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 8, 2007 7:54 PM CST reply actions  

It is so funny
how he has that tattooed on his back or whatever. what a tool.

by SRQman on Nov 8, 2007 7:57 PM CST up reply actions  

gambling murry
i have a great image of flip in some back alley playing dice with his milk money

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 7:59 PM CST reply actions  

what?
BW all the way to the hole?  Where'd that come from?
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 8:00 PM CST reply actions  

His buddies are in da house
and he won't be outplayed.

Like I said - he's not injured...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 8:02 PM CST up reply actions  

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08
whuh? you must be european?

by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 8:02 PM CST up reply actions  

harlan should jump in with a stat
detroit is a decent def team, but their amazing stats are a by-product of their really slow pace. Which is weird because flip saunders is supposed to be an offensive genius....such a paradox of a team, and while i don't want them to have success, they really should get rid of the flips

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 8:01 PM CST reply actions  

Big Ben Season High in Points
6 points! Hopefully he can crack that rebounds high as well!

by onlythebulls on Nov 8, 2007 8:02 PM CST reply actions  

That cocksucker Rip Hamilton
sure didn't try and catch him.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 8:04 PM CST reply actions  

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08
whuh? you must be european trash.

by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 8:05 PM CST up reply actions  

we had the same idea
i can understand instinctively trying to get out of the way, but not helping, or at least looking to amke sure he's ok, is awful

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 8:06 PM CST up reply actions  

another terrible nba commerical
i didnt know the heat announced high schools and not colleges.....ridic

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 8:05 PM CST reply actions  

F'in piss-ons BENCH
NO one even budged to try and help Kirk from falling...
It was like he wasn't even there!

RIP - what a DICK!

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 8:06 PM CST reply actions  

What do you want them to do?
Risk their health to try to catch him?

by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 8:07 PM CST reply actions  

god, you're an idiot
please stop posting. i can't stand ignorance on this site. please, stop being a dick, stop posting ridiculous statements, and stop being unintelligent
"My jumper's so smooth it will seduce your girlfriend." -1958ChiTown

by NittanyBull on Nov 8, 2007 9:56 PM CST up reply actions  

Be specific and don't state the obvious
you sound like an idiot..your reply could relate to most bulls fans

by miserabull on Nov 9, 2007 9:39 PM CST up reply actions  

thats a good foul call
nocioni's face shouldn't have been in the way of prince's elbow

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 8:11 PM CST reply actions  

as good as TT's offense has been
he's been out of position way too often on the defensive side
Sweet Home Sports

by james@lifeinthecell on Nov 8, 2007 8:13 PM CST reply actions  

Duh CANNOT guard Hamilton
Why is Skiles so willing to toss in Duhon? He can't guard Rip. Even BG does a better job, or Thabo.
醉生梦死

by blackmage71 on Nov 8, 2007 8:18 PM CST reply actions  

BW looks like a different player
kind of wish he'd done that a few games ago.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 8:20 PM CST reply actions  

you could be right
maybe it's an optical illusion, but it sure seemed like he was closing out on jump shooters.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 8:26 PM CST up reply actions  

I think we'll take this
We are rebounding better. We are playing better as a whole. As long as Skiles stops using Duh to guard Rip and Billups
醉生梦死

by blackmage71 on Nov 8, 2007 8:26 PM CST up reply actions  

So far
so good. I'm afraid to exhale.

GO BULLS!!!

Racecar spelled backwards is racecar.

by sue369 on Nov 8, 2007 8:29 PM CST reply actions  

is it possible that the wiz got even worse jerseys
yes; yes they did

and i forgot to say this. Barkley was bashing how our top 3 only put up 60 a night....if u had 3 guys avging 20 pts on any other team he would be dick riding

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 8:30 PM CST reply actions  

When is Lt. Kirk gonna learn
not to fall for the lean-into?
Geesh...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 8:40 PM CST reply actions  

the best Kirk's played
true...
but that's no excuse.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 8:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Gordon's heating up
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 8:45 PM CST reply actions  

watching wallace shoots reminds me of Rodman
only wish Ben could rebound like Rodman did...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 8:46 PM CST reply actions  

unbeleiveable;
once again with the foul discrepency....

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 8:48 PM CST reply actions  

Pistons getting completely outplayed but...
They're right back in it. One mini run away from taking over the game.
What's the difference between a steakhouse and the United Center? One serves people steak, the other is filled with a bunch of dead Bulls.

by vlad001 on Nov 8, 2007 8:49 PM CST reply actions  

Man, Tyrus is pretty good
at basketball, huh
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 8:51 PM CST reply actions  

Tyrus = BEAST tonight....
offensively anyway...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 8:52 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah, Sheed
is more or less having a field day
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 8:53 PM CST up reply actions  

feisty!
Can't get enough of grindygrittyscrappy descriptions.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 8:53 PM CST reply actions  

Hamilton you bitch
stay down. Don't mess with TT!

by SRQman on Nov 8, 2007 8:53 PM CST reply actions  

Jesus...
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 8:53 PM CST reply actions  

what a dirt bag move.
grabbing someone like that but then again its the Pistons I don't expect much class.

by SRQman on Nov 8, 2007 8:54 PM CST up reply actions  

GOOD! GET RIP THE F OUTTA THERE
what a DICK hamilton is!!
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 8:53 PM CST reply actions  

detroit sucks
after fucker hamilton tries to injure someone....i hope the bulls send that to the league....it should ahve been a flagrant foul 2; a foul; and an ejection, ad perhaps even a suspension....

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 8:59 PM CST up reply actions  

this is getting sloppy
timeout, please
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 8:56 PM CST reply actions  

And Skiles just watches it happen....
What's wrong with calling a TO???
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 8:56 PM CST reply actions  

let em play
they need to learn how to work through that.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 8:58 PM CST up reply actions  

they need to learn how to work through that.
Umm...WIN GAMES first.
THEN work through whatever.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 8:59 PM CST up reply actions  

wow
Tyrus has a nice left hand.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 8:57 PM CST reply actions  

i never root for injuries
but hamilton is a dirty little fuck.....i wouldnt mind to see him hurt

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 8:58 PM CST reply actions  

When will the Bulls learn?
That you cannot, ever, no matter what, count the Pistons out. They thrive in this type of game.
What's the difference between a steakhouse and the United Center? One serves people steak, the other is filled with a bunch of dead Bulls.

by vlad001 on Nov 8, 2007 9:00 PM CST reply actions  

We're so GLAD you're hear to tell us these things
Chewy, take the professor in back and plug him into the hyperdrive!
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 9:03 PM CST up reply actions  

Great Star Wars quote
from Empire right? Thats my favorite.

by SRQman on Nov 8, 2007 9:04 PM CST up reply actions  

Yep
Hoth system rocks.    :-)
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 9:16 PM CST up reply actions  

good use of Joe Smith
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 9:02 PM CST reply actions  

there you go noah
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 9:04 PM CST reply actions  

The Pistons are just on a whole nother level
They beat the Bulls, on the road, when the guards were making shots and Thomas was having a big game. Looks like Sheed ripped 'em another one
What's the difference between a steakhouse and the United Center? One serves people steak, the other is filled with a bunch of dead Bulls.

by vlad001 on Nov 8, 2007 9:05 PM CST reply actions  

did i mention i really dislike hamilton
come on guys...we need this...lets get this up to 10

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 9:08 PM CST reply actions  

snooze
don't need the highlights from 100 years ago.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 9:10 PM CST reply actions  

how much longer
until Tyrus comes back in. Sheed is owning us either way, right?
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 9:12 PM CST reply actions  

How bout now?
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 9:14 PM CST up reply actions  

this isn't exactly the best rebounding lineup
the bulls have in there right now...and i was typing that before the two piston o-boards
Sweet Home Sports

by james@lifeinthecell on Nov 8, 2007 9:13 PM CST reply actions  

Tyrus is
the best rebounder the Bulls have at the moment anyway!

by withmalice on Nov 8, 2007 9:14 PM CST reply actions  

Tech foul RIP outta the game....
F'in nancy....
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 9:15 PM CST reply actions  

BG looks a whole lot better
going to the hoop from the left.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 9:19 PM CST reply actions  

Bulls owning the paint
38-20. interesting.
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 9:20 PM CST reply actions  

oh kirk
why, you were doing so well.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 9:21 PM CST reply actions  

go-to guy talk
ugh.

and Nocioni was fouled.

Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 9:23 PM CST reply actions  

it kinda looked that way
he alternates good play, bad play.  
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 9:24 PM CST up reply actions  

either way, it wasn't a good look
and he left Hayes open for that layup.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 9:27 PM CST up reply actions  

I do like that Tyrus is not giving sheed
any respect and playing him straight up.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 9:23 PM CST reply actions  

it doesnt fucking help dougie
when the refs are tim donaghying us....no mas no mas

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 9:24 PM CST reply actions  

Thabo?
Wouldn't Thabo be goood to play v. Detroit?
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 9:25 PM CST reply actions  

huh?
That's what I said when I noticed you don't link to people you blog about besting in a match of wits.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 9:28 PM CST up reply actions  

what the hell
this offensive blows right now
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by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 9:35 PM CST reply actions  

it's blown for a long time
I honestly miss Pike.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 9:37 PM CST up reply actions  

I miss Pargo
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 9:37 PM CST up reply actions  

yeah that was sweeeet
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 9:39 PM CST up reply actions  

I went so crazy when that happened
I ran around the house and my Mom was like "WTF?" and i was like "BULLS WON!" and she goes " I don't care" she hates them.

by SRQman on Nov 8, 2007 9:40 PM CST up reply actions  

they really don't run that play enough
the old pass off the front of the rim play.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 9:41 PM CST up reply actions  

gotta rebound
that blocked shot...mcdyess is living in the lane
Sweet Home Sports

by james@lifeinthecell on Nov 8, 2007 9:38 PM CST reply actions  

nice steal by ben
smith shouldn't be taking that shot.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 9:39 PM CST reply actions  

maybe the bulls can win
without scoring.  heh.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 9:40 PM CST reply actions  

see the bench ehlp the defense
i love this team again....come on guys dont dissapoint me...

by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 9:40 PM CST reply actions  

you don't need religion
Nocioni can't screw anything up on the bench.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 9:41 PM CST up reply actions  

BG finally gets a call
about time.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 9:41 PM CST reply actions  

Good
Going to the line is what we need
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 9:41 PM CST reply actions  

Wow...
What a game!

by withmalice on Nov 8, 2007 9:42 PM CST reply actions  

Fancy
Missing a FT at this point in time!

by withmalice on Nov 8, 2007 9:43 PM CST reply actions  

Rasheed Wallace
is about to break our hearts....it's just what I feel

by Option27 on Nov 8, 2007 9:43 PM CST reply actions  

great
Duhon in. :(
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 9:44 PM CST reply actions  

Um...Du plays better D than BG
Come on - even YOU have to admit that...
:-)
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 9:45 PM CST up reply actions  

gordon
has played billups well all night.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 9:47 PM CST up reply actions  

And Du knows how to drive to the hoop
without falling down
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 9:49 PM CST up reply actions  

you're going to win the huh? award
I would have rather seen a good free throw shooter, and he played Billups well. There's never a good reason for more Duhon.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 9:52 PM CST up reply actions  

never a good reason for more Duhon.
Just the fact that you don't like him in there makes it even MORE great when he's in, just 'cuz you insist on being a dick about it.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 9:55 PM CST up reply actions  

I'd rather have du on D
and Du isn't a good free throw shooter?
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 9:56 PM CST up reply actions  

.778 isn't good
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 9:57 PM CST up reply actions  

too much partying
he needs to get that up over .800.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 10:00 PM CST up reply actions  

Du is a good free throw shooter
Other people here think otherwise, but that's okay too.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 9:58 PM CST up reply actions  

hscs
I know you are hs and all, but putting in du for defense at that point in the game was both wise and non-controversial.
Winning is a stat of mind.

by preverbal on Nov 8, 2007 10:28 PM CST up reply actions  

he better come out for
a free throw shooter
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 9:45 PM CST reply actions  

shit
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 9:45 PM CST reply actions  

good defense, tt
forcing him away from the lane instead of stepping inside...sheed was off balance
Sweet Home Sports

by james@lifeinthecell on Nov 8, 2007 9:45 PM CST reply actions  

This is great!
The more Tyrus gets these kinda minutes, the less people will talk about Aldridge

by Option27 on Nov 8, 2007 9:46 PM CST reply actions  

solid
good win
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by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 9:48 PM CST reply actions  

AMEN
Tyrus needs to play a whole lot more.

SKILES FINALLY KNOWS THIS

TRADE WALLACE!

by Option27 on Nov 8, 2007 9:49 PM CST reply actions  

Whew...
That was nice.

by jai on Nov 8, 2007 9:50 PM CST reply actions  

Well done...
Grats guys...

by withmalice on Nov 8, 2007 9:50 PM CST reply actions  

Bosh is hurtin a little,
but Toronto is no joke. That'll be a tough one. Could come down to Hinrich v TJ
www.tremendousupsidepotential.com

by Rickhouse on Nov 8, 2007 9:52 PM CST up reply actions  

Well I think it this makes it obvious
it was Thabo holding them back.  ;-)
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 9:53 PM CST reply actions  

I thought Skiles
did a good job with the bigs' minutes.

by alec on Nov 8, 2007 9:56 PM CST reply actions  

tomorrow's controversy
Skiles embarrassing Wallace by only playing him 24 minutes and sitting him at the end.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 9:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Ben Wallace is injured.
They seem to be handling it by limiting his minutes, but I'm pretty sure it won't cause controversy within the team.

by Tim S. on Nov 9, 2007 7:13 AM CST up reply actions  

Wheeew!
TT, Joe Smith and Captain Kirk - good job!.  We lucked out Wallace finally missed down the stretch.  We do not have a go-to guy at the end of games.  BG continues to struggle.  But what the hell -  we won!!!

by chgobr on Nov 8, 2007 9:58 PM CST reply actions  

Smith
Joe Smith seems like a major upgrade.  He isn't a go-to guy, but I am starting to expect him to make his jumper when they pass it to him instead of fretting like I did with PJ or the other parade of people we've had out there in the past.  

by cranscape on Nov 8, 2007 10:21 PM CST up reply actions  

look back at my posts from the last game
i told you they'd beat the pistons. I didnt see the entire game though, how'd wallace do?
Vlad001 is a douche. 0-4? So what! The Bulls will win the East!

by hongydraw on Nov 8, 2007 9:58 PM CST reply actions  

TT is all over the rim.
Who cares what Barkley says, Tyrus is actually a much improved jump shooter. My only problem with TT is that sometimes he makes some bonehead decisions. No Biggie. Good things happen the more he's on the floor. Looks like Skiles finally figured it out!

by RogersPark Kris on Nov 8, 2007 10:00 PM CST reply actions  

He'll make less of those mistakes
with increased experience.  Even with them, though, he can play pretty damn well.

Nice game by Noah, too.  I'm liking him.

by Freethefro on Nov 8, 2007 10:02 PM CST up reply actions  

What site are you getting +/- ?
Popcornmachine isn't up yet; at least not for me
"My jumper's so smooth it will seduce your girlfriend." -1958ChiTown

by NittanyBull on Nov 8, 2007 10:04 PM CST up reply actions  

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

by NittanyBull on Nov 8, 2007 10:10 PM CST up reply actions  

which means
-8 + 24 minutes + going from defensive juggernaut to average center in one year = injury.

24 minutes = bulls coaching staff are well aware of the injury. give the guy a couple days off and you'll have your center back. jeeze.

Vlad001 is a douche. 0-4? So what! The Bulls will win the East!

by hongydraw on Nov 8, 2007 10:04 PM CST up reply actions  

His box score stats were the best of his season,
though, in limited minutes.  And note that Thomas's plus/minus was the second worst at -2, yet his box score stats were amazing.  

Plus/minus stats are interesting, but I'm not convinced that you should look at those alone to judge performance and ignore box score stats.

by Tim S. on Nov 9, 2007 7:21 AM CST up reply actions  

Our bench was great tonight. We also were able to
play our bench guys 76 minutes whereas Detroit only played theirs for 50.

by philosoball on Nov 8, 2007 10:10 PM CST reply actions  

Every time Skiles talks
about TT he makes a comment about Thomas running out of gas after "x" number of minutes.  What's that about?  Does Tyrus tire extra quickly?  Is he hyperventilating out there?  Will somebody explain this?  

by alec on Nov 8, 2007 10:12 PM CST reply actions  

Well, I would guess it's tiring carrying the Bulls
as Tyrus did tonight, shouldering the scoring load and rebounding, while guarding the other teams best player(tonight).

by philosoball on Nov 8, 2007 10:15 PM CST up reply actions  

seriously,
I feel like I've heard Skiles make the same comment about Thomas dozens of times.  What's going on with this?  I assume it's true.  I'm wondering why.

by alec on Nov 8, 2007 10:21 PM CST up reply actions  

Tyrus has had a tendency to
get gassed dating back to at least college.  He's probably never been at the conditioning level he needs to be at in his life, yet.  He'll get there unless there is some medical issue holding him back.  But he seemed fine tonight in 36 minutes.  Skiles didn't over extend him in the 1st half.

by Scotter on Nov 8, 2007 10:25 PM CST up reply actions  

So if it's
conditioning, Skiles comments are just a subtle way of saying Thomas doesn't push himself hard enough to get in shape?

by alec on Nov 8, 2007 10:27 PM CST up reply actions  

I love Tyrus
atlhough I don't think the feeling is reciprocated.  And Joe Smith has always been solid.

by KT on Nov 8, 2007 10:21 PM CST reply actions  

I talked to him
he loves you, too.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 10:27 PM CST up reply actions  

I think one of the biggest
improvements I see from Thomas is that he's staying away from foul trouble much better than last year.  I thought he contested Wallace's shots pretty well.  I think it's real easy to get in foul trouble contesting a big guy who shoots a lot in the post.

by alec on Nov 8, 2007 10:25 PM CST reply actions  

Awww....
The game I've been waiting for. Prognosticating in fact. (or not) Big win. Huge game from Thomas. Made the "game-clinching" free throw. Was in at the end. This game made me EXTREMELY happy.
Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Nov 8, 2007 10:48 PM CST reply actions  

nice win
This would have been a blowout though if the bulls could hit more open shots and get there 3 pt shooting groove back on.  It's nice to see the team not live and die by the jump shot.  Thomas, Deng and even noah impressed  me.  Noah is a good passer and has good court awareness.  Once him and Noah stop making bonehead decisions, like tyrus trying to run the fastbreak in traffic), theyll be a nice little tandem.

by Sambossanova on Nov 8, 2007 10:49 PM CST reply actions  

Play of the season so for:
Tyrus' block and stomp of Hamilton. Dominant.

by philosoball on Nov 8, 2007 10:50 PM CST reply actions  

From my seats, Tyrus
looked like the best Bulls player in the gym tonight.

And it really wasn't close.

Among other things, Tyrus is a developing a really nice ability to drive to the hole. And he is avoiding foul trouble as well. And he is playing under control. And his passing is even improving. And...etc., etc., etc.

Rasheed was awesome, but Tyrus finlly coaxed a few misses out of him on the last few possessions.

Rip Hamilton needs to have his throat kicked in for that bush league trip.

If the guards play with some modicum of offensive consistency this season, the team can be pretty good.

The Charm (TM) does not lose.

SUCK IT SABAN!

by 1958ChiTown on Nov 8, 2007 10:55 PM CST reply actions  

Maybe you ought to take her to games
more often.
"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 8, 2007 11:21 PM CST up reply actions  

Tyrus
He did make some bad decisions, but his talent was just so impressive all around. His block on Rip will be played over and over again on ESPN and I'm going to love it.

I'm a little surprised that Loul didn't play more.

Noc hit some shots but took a really bad 3 with a fresh clock...that was silly.

by jai on Nov 8, 2007 11:21 PM CST reply actions  

Joe Smith should start over Wallace.
I would rather see Gray come in then Ben Wallace
With the first pick in the 2008 NBA draft the Chicago Bulls select Derrick Rose 6'4 guard Memphis bye bye Kirk!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 8, 2007 11:26 PM CST reply actions  

On Noah and "calling out the team"...
...did they just play their most determined, most hustle-ey game of the year?

Bitch all ya want about a "rookie" opening his mouth, but you better NOT come out lackadaisical the next game, or people will question you. (even if you are a stud veteran who was hustling the first four games).

Oh! The talent of psychology by the rookie. Even more intangibles than we thought!!!

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Nov 8, 2007 11:27 PM CST reply actions  

Noah did a great job as well.
He's so active and has quick hands. Loved the steal on top of the Key. He loves to get down on the floor something I really though the Bulls did a shitty job of last season.
With the first pick in the 2008 NBA draft the Chicago Bulls select Derrick Rose 6'4 guard Memphis bye bye Kirk!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 8, 2007 11:29 PM CST up reply actions  

and he did ok on Wallace.
I love how positive Noah is on the floor. I hope the Bulls feed on that. I noticed when something goes wrong they seem to dwell on it too long. Noah has a short memory as does Joe Smith. I love that shit. He don't hang their heads.
With the first pick in the 2008 NBA draft the Chicago Bulls select Derrick Rose 6'4 guard Memphis bye bye Kirk!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 8, 2007 11:32 PM CST up reply actions  

Also I love the pick an roll with
Hirich and Joe Smith. Maybe they should use that as their bread and butter this season?
With the first pick in the 2008 NBA draft the Chicago Bulls select Derrick Rose 6'4 guard Memphis bye bye Kirk!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 8, 2007 11:27 PM CST reply actions  

Bulls Win
Pistons Lose. Yay!
youtube.com/angryasianace

by AngryAsianAce on Nov 8, 2007 11:28 PM CST reply actions  

Kirk finally played
like a leader tonight by the way. 14 assists? Thats what we need from him hustle, smarts, ball control. Great game for Kirk. If he can hit his shots more with that pick and roll with JS would be deadly.
With the first pick in the 2008 NBA draft the Chicago Bulls select Derrick Rose 6'4 guard Memphis bye bye Kirk!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 9, 2007 12:05 AM CST reply actions  

BTW, why doesn"t Skiles
ever play Tyrus and Noah at the same time?

Too little scoring?

Too many TO's?

I actually think that would be a pretty athletic front line. I'd like to see it once or twice a game.

SUCK IT SABAN!

by 1958ChiTown on Nov 9, 2007 12:24 AM CST reply actions  

I wanted to see that also I just wonder
if if Skiles likes to have  a vet in to help with Noah?
Joakim for Mayor!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 9, 2007 8:27 AM CST up reply actions  

it won't be too long now
that's the future.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 9, 2007 8:32 AM CST up reply actions  

It's easy to get a little too excited...
...after a short period (like one game). However, I've been on this young, young team (minus Gordon & Kirk) bandwagon for while. This front line is only 22 years 57 days old. Throw in Gray, Sefolosha (who may end up sucking), and who knows. As "old" as many think this team is, it still has a bright, bright future.

Noah - 22.7
Deng - 22.54
Thomas - 21.23

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Nov 9, 2007 9:00 AM CST up reply actions  

I meant to link...
...here. I was a little over-excited. I just couldn't get over how athletic and active Thomas was and didn't understand why everyone was so down on him. Hell, even last night he had a least two balls he got his fingertips on OVER a Pistons player that ended in the possession of the Bulls.
Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Nov 9, 2007 9:07 AM CST up reply actions  

just to gloat about our first win...
puck the fistons

by chicagosportslove23 @ Blog a Bull on Nov 9, 2007 1:04 AM CST reply actions  

I stopped following chicago sports for a few years
but According to HoopsHype.com
Draft 2006
Selected forward LaMarcus Aldridge (2nd overall pick) and guard Rodney Carney (16th overall pick).
Traded the draft rights to forward LaMarcus Aldridge and a future second-round pick to the Portland Trail Blazers for forward Viktor Khryapa and the draft rights to forward Tyrus Thomas; traded the draft rights to guard Rodney Carney to the Philadelphia 76ers for the draft rights to guard Thabo Sefolosha.

Now I "get" the 'Khyrapa Sightings' joke. That goofy lanky eastern european.. I thought we might taken him him out of the d-league. The Great white hope, anybody? I don't see a whole lot of positive speculation about this guy.

by Seth @ Blog a Bull on Nov 9, 2007 1:21 AM CST reply actions  

Khyrapa
He actually played pretty well with the Blazers if I remember right.  Some people play better the Chicago style and some don't.  I think we play too fast of a game for him to be as effective as he would be somewhere else.

by cranscape on Nov 9, 2007 8:21 AM CST up reply actions  

He's another 3/4 tweener like Noc
Apparently he and Kirilenko lead the Russian team to a championship this summer, so he has skills.  But who is he going  to play over for the Bulls, especially since they just gave Noc the extension?  I think he'll play significant minutes for somebody next year.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 9, 2007 8:22 AM CST up reply actions  

Without 3-point ability.
Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Nov 9, 2007 8:46 AM CST up reply actions  

higher basketball iq too
only because Nocioni isn't sure what sport he's playing, or where he is most of the time.
Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Nov 9, 2007 9:13 AM CST up reply actions  

you love to hate him.
don't worry, his minutes are starting to get squeezed.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Nov 9, 2007 9:22 AM CST up reply actions  

What a great
game last night. Hope this is the beginning of their season.

TT was fantastic. We've not seen the best of him yet. He will just get better each game and that is very exciting.

Very nice to see Kirk play better. He looked much more relaxed last night.

I thought Skiles did the right thing putting Du in at the end for his defense. It worked and that's all that matters.

Joe Smith was a great signing for this team. I love what he has brought to this team.

I love Joakim too. He will only get better.

Hope they carry this momentum into tomorrow nights game. The Bulls played last night like I thought they would this year. Keep it going guys.

Racecar spelled backwards is racecar.

by sue369 on Nov 9, 2007 7:18 AM CST reply actions  

good game
last night.  I was at the game, and like everyone has already mentioned, TT looked great.  Joe Smith needs to get some props though, because he helped keep the team in it with his shots.  Kirk spread the ball around like he was supposed to.  Lu was solid, he had some real nice drives when we needed it.

Now if we can just find Ben's shooting eye, I think everything will be ok.

The crowd was unbelievable...breaking into several chats of "De-troit sucks!" was music to everyone's ears.

by ScottieCartwright on Nov 9, 2007 9:11 AM CST reply actions  

fun game to watch
Oh that settling feeling...I anticipated them losing. But, they kept it together. The pistons had their team together last night. It was very clear that wanted this game. Detroit is out to prove they're the best in the east.

Sheed was amazing, and he kept the Piston's offense together with Prince's bad night and Hamilton and Billups (relatively) quiet night. TT and Joe played sheed very well through the game, especially at the end. sheed had his looks, but TT and Joe were consistent.

The bulls' performance is a sign of hope, but I'm still a disappointed (yet 100% faithful) bulls fan. I was very impressed with Skiles' decision to keep Wallace out of the 4th quarter (I think he's 3 games too late with that strategy.), and I'm impressed with the team squad of Joe, TT, Deng, Ben, and Hinrich. Luol's performance has been sub-par (based upon expectations), but he's been working his post game (patience...time...), and Joe and TT has been more offensively minded.

In the past, when the bulls guards score poorly, the bulls lose. Last night Gordon and Hiccup shot the ball poorly; We won. We know why

Oh, and Sheed has a potty mouth.

by chicago-homesick-blues on Nov 9, 2007 9:20 AM CST reply actions  

I think most underrate...
...or at least overlook because of their joy, that the Pistons played really tough last night. They weren't unbelievable, but I think they played a pretty darn good game.
Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Nov 9, 2007 11:06 AM CST up reply actions  

That's part of what makes the win extra great
though, is that the Pistons were really into it and were playing well overall.  It wasn't like the Bulls finally got a win over another winless team, or the Pistons played awful and that gave the Bulls a shot.  The Pistons played solid and were right in it at the end, but the Bulls still didn't fold and played just enough better. And all that while still having room to play even better themselves.
"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 9, 2007 11:18 AM CST up reply actions  

Great atmosphere
i wasn't there but watching it live on TNT I could feel the atmosphere. It was a playoff atmosphere, and the Pistons gave it their all but the Bulls were Bullish. I love our young Bigs. The rebounding stats are significant. Our bench was superb. The Pistons had that look on their faces as if they were wondering about the difference in this Bulls team. I get the feeling that this team. as it's been put together, will be a force this season. Lots of energy. I hope Pax doesn't break it up by trading any of the young players. I know Jerry Buss and the Lakers were paying rapt attention to what traspired last night.

by SlamDunk on Nov 9, 2007 8:39 PM CST up reply actions  

About that block
Where TT embarassed Rip Hamilton, I have not yet had a chance to catch the highlights (and forgot to set the DVR). Can someone tell me exactly what happened? I mean, what made it such a spectacular block?
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by bullhockey on Nov 9, 2007 9:21 AM CST reply actions  

Tyrus almost leaped over him cleanly
Rip had a real short shot, not quite a layup.  Tyrus was quick enough to leap and block it.  Rip went between Tyrus's legs and got an earful of T's manhood.  They both fell down, but Tyrus would have landed it on his feet.  Rip reached back and grabbed Tyrus's ankle to trip him.  If the ref hadn't been standing right there on the baseline, Rip probably would have gotten away with it.
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by bullshooter on Nov 9, 2007 9:27 AM CST up reply actions  

once again
because i cant fucking harp this enough that shoulda been a flagrant 2 and an automatic one game suspension

by milesgmsu on Nov 9, 2007 10:30 AM CST up reply actions  

It wasn't just the block. It was how it changed
the momentum. Ben Wallace foolishly tried to dribble the ball off of his rebound and (surprise) got it stolen. The Bulls were in serious danger of letting Detroit get the lead when....look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane...it's Tyrus Thomas swatting that shit and taking down the evil Plastic-Face in one huge play.

by philosoball on Nov 9, 2007 12:09 PM CST up reply actions  

That was one of those
Completely awesome moments where Tyrus Thomas looks like the next coming.  He's definately gotten stronger.  

That was one of the most ridiculously awesome blocks ever (right up there with Tayshawn's block of Reggie in my book--although that's likely because this helped my Bulls, Tayshawn's block paved the way for the Pistons title opportunity).

I was actually more impressed with Tyrus's ridiculously quick move and crazy reverse layup over a very very very solid defender in Rasheed Wallace (who was on him like a fox).  THat was the most sensational play, even if the Rip block was a bit later in the game.  Both make me very happy with T2 on our team.

Tyrus is still one of those guys who when he gets the ball on offense (That's not a put back at least) where I'm like clenching my teeth a bit and nervous, but acrobatic plays like the one I mentioned above will go a long way to rectifying that.  I was shocked that Tyrus had that in him, and it was also cool seeing just how fast he is (since you normally just see the athleticism and quick hands, I've never seen him move that quickly while dribbling the ball).

by majoyenrac on Nov 9, 2007 12:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Tyrus really went after RWallce. He even started
jab stepping about 12' from the basket and when Wallace didn't step up to block the shot, Tyrus just rose up and took the shot. He missed, but that is an unstoppable play and if Tyrus can master it we will finally have a player who commands a double-team.

by philosoball on Nov 9, 2007 12:55 PM CST reply actions  

He made one early from a step inside 3-pt.
Which did open up his moves ever-so-slightly---which was just enough.
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by tyger1147 on Nov 9, 2007 2:40 PM CST up reply actions  

Right, but Wallace was still daring him to take
jumpers later in the game. Tyrus has also obviously worked on his post moves. The "crab dribble" and then goes up with the left hand hook shot from 5' away. Tyrus is starting to look like a faster and stronger version of Deng, with an array of scoring moves.

by philosoball on Nov 9, 2007 3:12 PM CST up reply actions  

He was a
BEAST last night!!  My favorite move was maybe somewhere in the middle of the 3rd?  If I remember correctly he recieved the pass on the baseline from Deng??? (not sure) Took a dribble and exploded for a dunk in traffic.  NO ONE wanted a piece of him!!!
He is progressing like the 4th pick should

by tyrus4prez on Nov 9, 2007 4:39 PM CST up reply actions  

Start reviewing the game film
So we can repeat these results.  What else can I say?  Tyrus for Emperor? It would be a dynasty of much tea-bagging, swatting shots and unbridled enthusiasm.  I think we're onto something with this team, fellow fans.

Go Bulls!  Bring the Raptors on!

"You don't hesitate with Michael, or you'll end up on some poster in a gift shop someplace." -Felton Spencer, on Michael Jordan

by cubbybear on Nov 9, 2007 10:17 PM CST reply actions  

Bulls or Raptors?
There's a simple way to determine which team will win tonight.

Based on the season so far, are the Bulls a 2-4 team or a 1-5 team. Gotta go with 1-5.

Based on the season so far, are the Raptors a 3-4 team or 4-3 team. 4-3, they're better than last year.

What's the difference between a steakhouse and the United Center? One serves people steak, the other is filled with a bunch of dead Bulls.

by vlad001 on Nov 10, 2007 3:23 PM CST reply actions  

WOW
since you've already made your mind up they are going to lose you don't even need to watch the game. Why even be a fan?
Racecar spelled backwards is racecar.

by sue369 on Nov 10, 2007 3:42 PM CST up reply actions  

You are a genius!
Watch you crunch those numbers. I guess no one needs to watch the game now.  Actually, I guess the Bulls shouldn't have beat Detroit then either, right?  Because they didn't have a loss yet and we didn't have a win yet.  I wonder if someone should go tell them they should have lost. Walk over to TT and show him your math skills.

by cranscape on Nov 10, 2007 3:58 PM CST up reply actions  

lol
Racecar spelled backwards is racecar.

by sue369 on Nov 10, 2007 5:02 PM CST up reply actions  

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