Open Game Thread #5: Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons
[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.
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....
by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Nov 8, 2007 2:46 PM CST 0 recs
Cedric
by goldengod on
Nov 8, 2007 10:37 PM CST
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Ben Wallace had better get well quick! Or else
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 0 recs
Let's do this!!
by sue369 on Nov 8, 2007 3:11 PM CST 0 recs
I predict a win
TRUST ME . . . . SEASON CHANGES TODAY
by Option27 on Nov 8, 2007 3:14 PM CST 0 recs
I agree I think a win tonight can
by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on
Nov 8, 2007 3:37 PM CST
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Since I can't watch tonight we will probably win.
by cranscape on Nov 8, 2007 3:47 PM CST 0 recs
So stop watching already
by preverbal on
Nov 8, 2007 10:24 PM CST
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My sanity is being tested tonight
by chgobr on Nov 8, 2007 4:00 PM CST 0 recs
It has been rough.
by cranscape on
Nov 8, 2007 4:15 PM CST
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Again, Wallace is playing injured.
by Tim S. on
Nov 8, 2007 4:48 PM CST
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My Keys to Victory
- Get Tyrus going early
- Attack on O
- DEFENSIVE REBOUNDING!!!!!!!!!
by tyrus4prez on Nov 8, 2007 4:05 PM CST 0 recs
Crazy Talk
by tyrus4prez on Nov 8, 2007 4:28 PM CST 0 recs
Gordon
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
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Anyone who knows me
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.
by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 4:45 PM CST 0 recs
The Blackhawks have some young talent.
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
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No way...
by Chad on
Nov 8, 2007 5:22 PM CST
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The Bulls might have three all-stars
But you're right about Toews, and Kane too, for that matter. Let's hope they don't go the way of Chelios, Roenick, Hasek, and Belfour.
by Tim S. on
Nov 8, 2007 5:56 PM CST
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WWW is dead
i've never been to a hawks game and i want to go, can anyone give me an inside info on the team a la tickets where to sit, is it worth it etc
by milesgmsu on
Nov 8, 2007 7:15 PM CST
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Correct me if I'm wrong here...
Didn't three out of four of those guys at least play for a Cup with the Blackhawks? I mean sure they got swept by Lemieux and Jagr but that was like losing to Jordan and Pippen.
by Chad on
Nov 8, 2007 7:18 PM CST
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And then they got traded.
by Tim S. on
Nov 9, 2007 10:15 AM CST
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It will come down to the guards tonight
by Big D on Nov 8, 2007 4:46 PM CST 0 recs
The Bulls will win tonight.
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.
by 1958ChiTown on Nov 8, 2007 5:02 PM CST 0 recs
Rumble of feet
by cubbybear on Nov 8, 2007 5:32 PM CST 0 recs
Also
by cubbybear on
Nov 8, 2007 5:33 PM CST
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Season changes today
by blackmage71 on Nov 8, 2007 5:46 PM CST 0 recs
The only thing I'm not looking forward to tonight
by wjb1492 on Nov 8, 2007 5:47 PM CST 0 recs
CTL just gave a taste of that
by hscs on
Nov 8, 2007 5:55 PM CST
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Man, Sam really needs to let that go
by wjb1492 on
Nov 8, 2007 6:03 PM CST
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I saw it too
by sue369 on
Nov 8, 2007 6:33 PM CST
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Why?
by miserabull on
Nov 8, 2007 7:07 PM CST
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Because
by sue369 on
Nov 8, 2007 8:21 PM CST
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listening to Barkley
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.
by Bluelou on
Nov 8, 2007 7:07 PM CST
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it comes across like that
by hscs on
Nov 8, 2007 7:08 PM CST
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I saw Skiles on Comcast
by Bluelou on
Nov 8, 2007 7:10 PM CST
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yeesh
by hscs on
Nov 8, 2007 7:11 PM CST
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Yeesh
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.
by Bluelou on
Nov 8, 2007 7:14 PM CST
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Skiles' quote was
by hscs on
Nov 8, 2007 7:23 PM CST
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no shit!!! it's so obvious!
by miserabull on
Nov 8, 2007 7:11 PM CST
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Sorry
I'm just tired of Skiles these days...does it show?
:-)
by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 7:11 PM CST 0 recs
We are going to get our asses whooped tonight.
by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 7:15 PM CST 0 recs
stop posting
by NittanyBull on
Nov 8, 2007 7:17 PM CST
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Can't take the heat?
by miserabull on
Nov 8, 2007 7:22 PM CST
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the skiles noah feed
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 0 recs
start thinking logically. we've been
by miserabull on
Nov 8, 2007 7:20 PM CST
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this is the quietest
by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 7:21 PM CST 0 recs
TT looks good tonight....
by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 7:21 PM CST 0 recs
i dont like the press w/ tyrus
by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 7:22 PM CST 0 recs
Such ignorant bulls fans..
by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 7:23 PM CST 0 recs
Picking his spots
by onlythebulls on Nov 8, 2007 7:24 PM CST 0 recs
should have stepped behind the line
by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 7:25 PM CST 0 recs
If Rasheed was on the Bulls,
by miserabull on Nov 8, 2007 7:26 PM CST 0 recs
It's amazing how good the Bulls look
by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 7:27 PM CST 0 recs
Welcome back boys
If only Ben didn't get those 2 quick fouls
by Option27 on Nov 8, 2007 7:28 PM CST 0 recs
Deng on Billups?
by hscs on Nov 8, 2007 7:31 PM CST 0 recs
no, it's duh
by bullshooter on
Nov 8, 2007 7:31 PM CST
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Gee....Wallace is all of a sudden healthy?
He's just been sulking.
by Bluelou on Nov 8, 2007 7:34 PM CST 0 recs
What does Ty's three finger thing mean?
by paxson43 on Nov 8, 2007 7:34 PM CST 0 recs
it means
by hscs on
Nov 8, 2007 7:36 PM CST
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three times his middle finger....
by Bluelou on
Nov 8, 2007 7:36 PM CST
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skiles needs to give free money a compliment
by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 7:34 PM CST 0 recs
ill take it
by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 7:42 PM CST 0 recs
good start
by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 7:43 PM CST 0 recs
Yes, much better start than the other games
by wjb1492 on
Nov 8, 2007 7:45 PM CST
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Now if BG
by bullshooter on
Nov 8, 2007 7:46 PM CST
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Great start
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 0 recs
ben wallace looks awful
by james@lifeinthecell on Nov 8, 2007 7:45 PM CST 0 recs
Don't forget you never count the Pistons out
by vlad001 on Nov 8, 2007 7:49 PM CST 0 recs
I prefer to remember
by bullshooter on
Nov 8, 2007 7:52 PM CST
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im liking noah
by milesgmsu on Nov 8, 2007 7:50 PM CST 0 recs
Noah!!!!
by bullshooter on Nov 8, 2007 7:50 PM CST 0 recs


