Open Game Thread #26: Bulls at San Antonio Spurs

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 5:56 PM CST in News Comment 226 comments

I doubt we'll see any big-time coaching philosophy changes from 'interim-interim' head coach Pete Myers tonight.

In fact, it makes more sense to me to do nothing than sitting Ben Gordon, or going further, starting a lineup of Hinrich/Deng/Griffin/Smith/Wallace. Yipes. (in fairness, the rest of that article has good ideas)

But what will I be looking for tonight? Just hoping that Tyrus and Noah get plenty of burn, pretty much. And to a lesser extent, Sefolosha and Gray. As far as the major concerns, such as the continued crapiness of Hinrich, Gordon, and Wallace(speaking of, Hanley refutes the 'Skiles quit on us' quote from Wallace), and random dissapearances of Deng for that matter, maybe the weight has been lifted off their shoulders and they can perform. I don't think that's what will be the actual reason for an in-season turnaround, but if they believe that's the reason, that's good enough.

Meanwhile, here's some background on likely future 'interim' coach, Jim Boylan. Knowing absolutely nothing about his coaching style, he seems as good of a hire as any, and far better than some of the suggestions around here, since he's at least paid his dues as an assistant in the professional ranks. And even if this chance is just to be a Paxson puppet, that can serve him in the future.

Manu is out for the Spurs. Which is great news not just for the Bulls chances, but limiting the comments suggesting why the Spurs can sit Manu but the Bulls can't sit Gordon.

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stupid WGN

I really wanted to hear Tom Dore weep on the air, but we're probably getting Wayne.

Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Dec 26, 2007 6:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The game is

not on Super Station WGN so it's NBALP for me tonight. Probably will get the Spurs announcers.
:(

I'm not looking for anything different tonight. Hopefully they prove me wrong.

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

by sue369 on Dec 26, 2007 6:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What time is the game

Chicago time that is, on bulls.com it says 7:30 but someone told me its 9:30 for chicago....anyone know?

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

by piccolomair on Dec 26, 2007 6:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

it's 7:30

the Spurs are also in the Central time zone.

by KT on Dec 26, 2007 6:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Whoo!

Thank you oh so much, i would have missed the game if i had listened to my cousin...better get ready for the game...Thanx again.

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

by piccolomair on Dec 26, 2007 6:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yo just testin

Santa brought me a laptop - to the live chat i go!

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 7:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Sam Smith looks like an eccentric

old mad scientist.

Wash your hair, man.

It's interesting that Smith continually contends that Skiles was fired, in part, because he candidly told Paxson that the team didn't have the talent to be a serious title contender.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 7:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

wayne, shut the f up

what's the call on bg?

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 7:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

BG on Bowen

and the spurs are running plays for Bowen.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 7:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

in that case

BG needs to have a NIGHT

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 7:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I like Meyers' notion of

running on the Spurs.

The team looks to be pushing the pace thus far.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 7:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What a surprise...

Ben Gordon picks up two fouls in six minutes of play.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ghost of Skiles....

BG 2 fouls in 6...Kirk with 2 in 7...
even the same starting lineup as Skiles....

sigh...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 7:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

unfortunately

Duhon first guard off of the bench.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And Griffin second!

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 7:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

unfortunately?

he's playing a lot better than Gordon or any other guard on the bench!

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Du playing pretty well thus far.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Grifinn

for Kirk with 2 fouls ...Ugh...

"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Dec 26, 2007 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Oh God - - Griffin

by chgobr on Dec 26, 2007 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh God - - Wallace

by chgobr on Dec 26, 2007 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, uh, AG needs to go ahead and sit down.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 7:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

why are the bulls

running the offense through Griffin and Wallace?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 8:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i just threw up in my mouth ...

when i saw the bulls playing 3 on 5 ... griffin and wallace can't even hit rim they're that bad

by Orange Juice on Dec 26, 2007 8:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

seriously

you would have thought tonight would be the thomas-noah-sefolosha special....

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Meh.

I am going to the game Friday and I was hoping to see something worth watching after this shake up. I do not want to see Griffin and if Thomas doesn't even get a whiff of action I'll be pissed.

by cranscape on Dec 26, 2007 8:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Looks

like Smith is our most consistent player,especially at the begining of the games.

"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Dec 26, 2007 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Noah in for Wallace.

That's right, at least.

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 8:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

F - in HICK spurts commentators...

them AND their "Timmy" Duncan

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 8:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No One is Worse than Wayne Laravee

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 8:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ummm...I disagree

and the spurts audio is distorted which makes it even more annoying

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 8:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

2 words

Tom Dork

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

by piccolomair on Dec 26, 2007 8:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd like to. I want to.

But, tragically, I just can't give that one to you.

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I like Noah short stretch against Duncan

"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Dec 26, 2007 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Deng better remember to blockout

the shooter this time.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 8:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bulls played good defense that

quarter. Wallace, for all of his offensive woes, played Duncan well.

Gordon still can't his head out of his ass and avoid needless early fouls.

Lu looked good, as did Smith.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 8:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

yo we need to fire Pete Myers

too much (any) A-Drain.

My god, he comes in and on 3 straight posessions he uses up twelve seconds of clock each time. Luckily one of those resulted in a Duh bail-out 3-pointer.

And Noc had his fire&passion drives blocked twice already.

ugh ugh ugh.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

this "interim" situation will be uglier

if whoever gets the nod doesn't even TRY new line ups and just goes with what they're familiar with.

If I were Myers I would have started something completely different....course, that could just be Pax pulling Pete's strings...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

thats what i'm saying!

tonight should have been a total new look for the Bulls... a la Billy Martin putting all the players in a hat in determine the starting lineup for the Yankees

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

TT on Bonner.

Somebody here had that substitution right.

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And they need to get griffin the F outta there!

Someone please tell me again WHY he's on the team...?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

uh, vet leadership

teaches the tricks like 'blatantly push a guy in the back when going for a rebound when you're in the penalty'

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Myers

Tyrus and Thabo nowhere to be found, but Griffin and Duhon playing a bunch.

I wonder if Myers is just giving someone the finger.

by Sports2 on Dec 26, 2007 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Duhon is playing much better then Kirk so far

"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Dec 26, 2007 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This lineup will end the game.

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by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

TT must do a better job fighting through screens

and not losing a three point shooter.

He let Bonner elude him and he made similar mistakes repeatedly against Posey a few nights back.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

A scary thought:

What if Pax told Myers to play Griffin more? Remember, he's the one who gave Griffin a 3-year guaranteed contract for some reason. Maybe Pax believes in that "veteran leadership" crap.

by Big D on Dec 26, 2007 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It was in the local paper today

that AD might be in for more minutes, so maybe it was leaked.

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 8:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

it is crap

and he may actually believe it, which is scary.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 8:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually scares me less

than force-feeding Deng into a spot he shouldn't be in.

by Sports2 on Dec 26, 2007 8:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

meet the new boss

same as the old boss

by JSlakov on Dec 26, 2007 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice back court pass to.....

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

ugh this is BULLShit

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 8:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And the shooting woes continue....

I thought not having to watch Skiles' BS would make me feel at least a LITTLE better about watching this horrible team....

...but it isn't...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

'cause it's the same BS

rotations-wise, anyway.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 8:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah but just seeing the lack of....ANYTHING....

has gotten extremely old.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 8:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

we really need to fire Pete Myers

the Noc/Gray frontcourt went as well as expected.

Especially the o-fer version of Noc.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

fire red next

"wasting" aaron gray is the last thing I want to hear.

Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Dec 26, 2007 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Bulls down big in the 2nd, it ain't the coach

it is the players...Hinbrick, Gordon, Deng, etc...

by GoldenThreePeat on Dec 26, 2007 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Skiles

probably laughing his ass out watching this game and counting 6 milllion $.

"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Dec 26, 2007 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'd be laughing with him

except it was HIM that destroyed the heads and hearts of these guys....

So AMF to him.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Unbelievable

At least on Saturday, they waited until the second half to give up.

by Big D on Dec 26, 2007 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

All three of the core players

were on the court for the last two or three minutes prior to that timeout.

And they are the ones that got blown off the court.

Hinrich got abused by Parker. Gordon was racing around on defense getting juked by shot fakes.

The Core is being further embarrassed as I type.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

will the Bulls

score 10 in the quarter?

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yes! 11

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm actually happy

that Pete Myers is letting Hinrich, Wallace, Gordon and Griffin prove that Skiles or no Skiles, they have no business being on the court right now.

by MarketMaker on Dec 26, 2007 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Kirk Hinrich makes more money than Tony Parker

Example #578 of why the Spurs are the best-run organization in pro sports.

by Big D on Dec 26, 2007 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tony Parker

has to be the best finishing point guard since...Isiah Thomas? Definitely one of the quickest pg of all time.

by RogersPark Kris on Dec 26, 2007 8:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

its obvious, "the core" has melted

by GoldenThreePeat on Dec 26, 2007 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Parker is dominating this game.

He is embarrassing our guards.

(Yes, I realize Parker is the reigning NBA Finals MVP, but the vast gulf between his play and our guards thus far is breathtaking.)

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

spurs a whole different class ...

lol calling timeout, up 16, because gordon got into the lane for two layups. normally any normal coach could care less BECAUSE THEY ARE UP 16!!! But not Pop ... what a difference in standards.

by Orange Juice on Dec 26, 2007 8:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Pop

I dunno if anyone's ever noticed, but Pop generally makes Skiles look like a pussycat.

by Sports2 on Dec 26, 2007 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Gordon is heating up

they may need to him to score 50.

by RogersPark Kris on Dec 26, 2007 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What really sucks

is us out-of-market fans have to listen to enemy commentators talking about how "the Bulls were picked to be one of the elite teams in the east" BS, every single F-IN time...

...as the Bulls are getting blown out...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 8:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i completely agree

the worst are the Toronto commentators... they just straight HATE on the Bulls

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 8:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i'd still trade any alternate broadcast

to hearing Red unwrapping candy the whole game.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i wouldn't ...

adds some flavor to the telecast

by Orange Juice on Dec 26, 2007 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I just HATE on Hinbrick bricks & turnovers

by GoldenThreePeat on Dec 26, 2007 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I feel sorry for you guys

I have a Dish network and at least don't listen
those "enemy" comments.It must be horrible,especially when Bulls are about to be blown out again.

"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Dec 26, 2007 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm pretty sure any announcer

would sound terrible when trying to verbally compose the nuances of the Adrian Griffith fadeaway.

by RogersPark Kris on Dec 26, 2007 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The last defensive set was a microcosm of the

game.

Parker blows by Hinrich like Hinrich is a statue, then kicks it out to Bowen. Gordon scrambles out to contest the shot. Bowen fakes and steps around Gordon, moves inside, the rises up to shoot easily over Gordon.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

last offensive set was a microcosm

they had a chance to cut the lead to ten, but there were 3 blown layups/tips.

At least Gordon helped erase some of the damage done by the bench in this game.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He is having a good offensive game thus far.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 8:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Further proof how bad Wallace, Hinrich and Gordon

http://www.nba.com/statistics/lenovo/lenovo_sort.jsp?pcomb=1&season=22007&split=9&team=B ulls

by MarketMaker on Dec 26, 2007 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Here is my starting lineup:

Duhon, Deng, Nocioni, Thomas, Noah

by MarketMaker on Dec 26, 2007 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I don't wanna think

what the score would be if Ginobili were playing also.Down by 12?We should be glad that it's not 24.

"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Dec 26, 2007 8:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Noc with a half for the ages

0-6, 2rebs, 1ast, 2fouls, 1to, 2blks (well, that's surprising), and a -16 +/- in 10 minutes.

Matt Bonner with 1 shot, 3 points, and 3 rebounds. He rules so much :)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 8:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He has been

atrocious over the last week or so.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

he turned back into a pumpkin

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 8:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He is missing Scott

"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Dec 26, 2007 8:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Noc was supposed to be

one of the guys happiest to see him go.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

someone alert John Hollinger

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 8:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I may cry. :-(

Come Bulls at least look like you are trying.

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

by sue369 on Dec 26, 2007 8:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i think they're trying

they're just bad.

FTAs: 2 (Spurs 12)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I suppose.

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

by sue369 on Dec 26, 2007 8:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

how about Duhon

4-4, 2-2 10 pts, but -8 +/-...

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

His +/- was likely affected by

having to play alongside AG and an ineffectual Noce.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, he carried them

AG? wtf?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

in his defense

he's been out there with Noc and Griffin.

I only like quoting the raw +/- when it makes Nocioni look bad.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 8:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Feel mildly sick

Adrain, Duhon, Smith...no Tyrus, little Noah. If we're going to play the same terrible lineups, there was no point in firing Skiles. And if we're going to lose, let's not lose with "veterans".

by Freethefro on Dec 26, 2007 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No matter who the coach is, there

is one universal in the kingdom of the Bull, one constant: If Tyrus makes a single mistake, he sits in the bench for the rest of the game.

Of all the things that people complained about, Skiles' refusal to play and develop Tyrus was a legitimate complaint. Well, it needs to change. Soon.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hey, we're still in the game.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Calm down guys

Pete is only "interim-interim" coach.
And we play against best team in the league.
Should we start fire Griffin campaign?

"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Dec 26, 2007 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wallace is really playing

some good D tonight.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yep

so far he didn't let do Duncan much

"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Dec 26, 2007 8:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Gordon can dunk????

"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Dec 26, 2007 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Skiles had imposed

a strict no-dunking policy for Hinrich and Gordon. We can only hope that Myers has lifted the ban for Kirk too.

by MarketMaker on Dec 26, 2007 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

BG to the left hand?

Did Skiles prohibit that too?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 9:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i dont think weve seen

hinrich close enough to the basket to dunk in weeks....

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 9:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Very true

Hinrich is playing way too hesitant. He rarely drives the lane and passes wide open jumpshots.

by RogersPark Kris on Dec 26, 2007 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hinrich

looks completly lost.At least 2 Bens play well.

"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Dec 26, 2007 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

he looks gassed

from chasing parker around.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

OK. get Joe out.

He can hardly stand up.

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

go get it! go get it!

go get it team ... why aren't you guys go getting it? let's go, go get it, let's go get it!!!

by Orange Juice on Dec 26, 2007 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hinbrick is Eva Parker's bitch.

by GoldenThreePeat on Dec 26, 2007 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not watching...

saw the box score... who if anyone is guarding tony parker??

by Zac23 on Dec 26, 2007 9:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hinrich is

In theory, anyways.

by Big D on Dec 26, 2007 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ugh

BG out of control with the charge. sigh.

by fundamentallysound on Dec 26, 2007 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

he was out of control but that was not a charge

he spent.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 26, 2007 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Is it me

or are the refs picking on BG?

Wouldn't be anything new....just thought I would ask...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

don't know why they would,

he's not particularly a whiner.

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 9:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

do you really think

they pick on him? but I didn't like that call either.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

im never one to complain about calls...

but i really think the bulls have been getting the short end of the stick on a LOT of calls this year... just an observation...

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That was a Nocioni elbow

thrown from Duncan.

by RogersPark Kris on Dec 26, 2007 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Smith & Wallace still in the game

after 10 min gone in the 3rd...it seems to me like Skiles is still the coach

by GoldenThreePeat on Dec 26, 2007 9:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Can Gordon practice finishing in the

paint?

He is having a decent game, though.

Wallace really playing awesome defense...so far.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bulls grinding towards another 80 point game!

Playing the game the way Naismith envisioned!

by MarketMaker on Dec 26, 2007 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Noc in for Smith...nothing has changed

by GoldenThreePeat on Dec 26, 2007 9:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Jacque Vaughn

is pretty terrible.

by RogersPark Kris on Dec 26, 2007 9:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That was basically an entire quarter

with the Core on the floor.

No odd rotations.

Still, the Spurs extended their lead.

Not that it surprises anyone that the Bulls aren't as good as San Antonio.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 9:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

what happened on that tip

Lu was pissed about something.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 9:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He was pushed

"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Dec 26, 2007 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

sigh with 4 of 5 starters on the floor,

we can't even outscore the spurs JV team ...

by Orange Juice on Dec 26, 2007 9:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Noah, Thomas, Gray

4, 4, 2 minutes through 3 quarters.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Pete Myers = Stacey King?

Is it safe to assume yet that the only difference between Myers and King is that one inexplicably got a coaching gig and the other inexplicably got an announcing gig? Is this another case of Reinsdorf's admiration for a former player as a player overruling his lack of contribution to the organization? I won't bother to go into detail here, but there are obvious cases of this with the White Sox. Maybe Paxson even falls into the same category?

by snley on Dec 26, 2007 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

alec's doing the hiring

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yikes

makes a lot of sense but for everyone's sake I hope it's not the case

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

you win the alec award

congrats!

Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Dec 26, 2007 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

this is why I shouldn't post during games!

or to quote Mark Twain "Better to remain quiet and thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

by snley on Dec 26, 2007 9:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder if Noc's foot

is secretly hurting him?

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

So much for seeing Tyrus and Noah.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

this broadcast sucks

anyone else having problems with the audio? if i had to watch my favorite team thru this broadcast on a regular basis i would be pissed!

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bonner just carved up Noc

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think bonner stole Noc's mojo.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Spurs

don't even bother to put Duncan back in.

by RogersPark Kris on Dec 26, 2007 9:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Jesus Christ, Noce.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 9:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Noc is killing me softly

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 9:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Noc does nothing softly.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No Tyrus yet?

Skiles is still the boss

by GoldenThreePeat on Dec 26, 2007 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He had the gall to go one on one for one play.

He tried to drive the ball, got blocked, and was swiftly banished.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 9:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nocioni flat sucketh

gets a wide open pass and throws a wide open brick.

niiiiiice....noooooc

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

so cute to hear Red actually wake up

and get upset when Gray gets called for fouls.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ole' Johny

has a soft spot for slow-footed, tall, goofy white guys.

by RogersPark Kris on Dec 26, 2007 9:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Deng misses a lot of chipshots

it's worrisome...

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I seriously wonder how much more I can take

watching these games seems like such a waste of time anymore...
the games all end up with the same results via the same MO...
nothing new....nothing good.

blah...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Kill yourself Pete Myers

you obviously don't know what it is that wasn't working for Scott Skiles.

by MarketMaker on Dec 26, 2007 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

is this the joejoe comment of the night?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hmm

not sure. Didn't include calling someone gay, or ripping on Hinrich (or calling Hinrich gay)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

NOW they bring in Thabo?

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Noc leave udoka on one end

bricks a contested 3 on the other.

he's been out there soooooooo long.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The only remaining question

is whether we will lose by 10, 15, or 20.

One game, I'd like to be competitive in the 4th.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

methinks

the days of opponents seeing Chicago on the schedule & pretty much guaranteeing a W are back

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

just embarrasing

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 26, 2007 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I can't speak chinese or japanese but I am sure

these announcers from china or somewhere are straight laughing at are defense especially when kirk got mixxed by tony parker and foul him. Straight clowning us. Nope its confirmed nobody from the bulls organization reads this blog.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 26, 2007 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

WTF?

Thabo in?
Why?

And still no TT or Noah?

wow.

Just....wow.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

does gray ever commit a useful foul?

meanwhile, Red is giving Gray instructions on NBA life like he can hear it.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Does Red even know where he is?

by snley on Dec 26, 2007 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What is Meyers doing?

Wallace and Joe Smith back in??

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

doesn't want wallace to quit on him.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

right so wallace

can do things like pass with :03 on the shot clock

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

would you rather he shot?

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

good question

he loses track of the shot clock more than any other player in the NBA

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

it's rarely his fault

he shouldn't be passed the ball in those situations.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

very true

but as the closest thing to an inside presence on the team... he needs to be ready for those circumstances.... or at least that would be nice if he were ready....

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Part of it is his teammates' fault

Why would you ever pass the ball to Ben Wallace with less than 10 seconds on the shot clock? The Bulls do this all the time.

by Big D on Dec 26, 2007 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

finally, Hinrich does something laudible.

nice hard foul on Tony Parker

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 9:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHA

Loved seeing Hinbrick lay waste to Parker there!

When in doubt...just CLOBBER the chump...
LOL!

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bulls got killed

by a guy named Udoka.

by RogersPark Kris on Dec 26, 2007 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Udoka is the spurs next bruce bowen there

big aquisition this year.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 26, 2007 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Usually, when you fire a disliked coach,

you see an immediate improvement because the team is hopeful and invigorated.

The Bulls are losing by 20.

I guess it is only game one and we are playing at SA, but this is another sad effort.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 9:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

did you really think

the bulls come out and beat the defending champs in their house?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I didn't...

but I DID at least hope they would contend.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

No, but call me crazy...

I thought they might stay within 20 f"in points.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

poor Joe Smith

he'll need to retire be February.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

But seriously folks...

Life's been good.

But the hats come off and the heads bow....
the lowly days reminding us all of the Floyd's Bulls years are glaring us right in the face.

And it isn't going to change anytime soon.

What a shit winter for Chicago sports...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 9:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Pete doesn't get this 'interim' thing.

he's playing his starters in a blowout just to make it look better in the final boxscore.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hinrich getting down with a little

garbage time stat padding.

by MarketMaker on Dec 26, 2007 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ben Wallace Midrange Game

Nice "chipshot" ... Pop is so weird. I can just picture him during the timeout: "why the hell was Wallace open ... poor rotation, poor closeout, poor defense. what is wrong with you guys. we're only up 20. the game is not over. man up, step up the D. come on now, championship teams don't let Ben Wallace shoot wide open jumpers ..."

by Orange Juice on Dec 26, 2007 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

he may be on them all game

but the minutes distribution he uses is evidence that he gets the big picture, too.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

pete myers ...

... probably has no idea what minutes distribution means.

by Orange Juice on Dec 26, 2007 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hopefully Pax's interview with Boylan

was sitting down and watching this shit coaching job by Myers. And saying "Hey Jim, don't do this"

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

and a little of

"See Pop? That's what you need to do"

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 9:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hopefully the meeting was to also

buy out the rest of Boylan's contract.

by exult463 on Dec 26, 2007 10:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nice pass wall-ASS

dumbshit

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

the rotations

tonight were still awful, but that wouldn't have made a whole lot of difference with the way guys played. This team needs some new players a serious shake up is needed.

by fundamentallysound on Dec 26, 2007 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

horsehockey

give me new rotations before trades. This game should have an asterisk the bench was used so awfully.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I would

have liked to have seen more TT out there. The last time we played the Spurs and blew them off the court, we did it with TT running the floor and using his athleticism to beat an elderly Spurs squad. Too bad no one with a clipboard seems to see in TT what is painfully obvious to so many of the fans.

by fundamentallysound on Dec 26, 2007 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Bulls report card.

Why wait till the end of the game?

Kirk Hinrich D-

Terrible defense on Tony Parker. Tony is a future Hall of famer, but his scoring burst put the Bulls in a hole where they never recovered from. Offensively a non-factor.

Ben Gordon C

Showed signs of offensive life, but wasn't able to sustain his momentum.

Luol Deng C-

Missed a lot of close shots and disappeared when they needed him most.

Ben Wallace C

Played pretty good defense on Duncan.

Joe Smith C

Showed some offensive life but ran out of gas.

Nocioni D-

Chucked till he could chuck no more, unfortunately ice cold.

Duhon C

Played alright, can't fault him for being forced to play with AG.

Noah/Thomas/Thabo ND

So the Bulls played their starters pretty much the entire game so they can remain competitive yet still got blown out? Isn't this why Skiles got fired?

by RogersPark Kris on Dec 26, 2007 9:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I agree with your grades.

But the second quarter lineup did kill us.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Luol really disappeared in the 2nd half.

Gordon had a decent game.

Hinrich was below average on both ends.

I thought Wallace played great interior D.

Noce was a nightmare.

Noah was a flickering mirage. In the game for a minute, then gone.

Tyrus rode the pine...again.

"We goin' to the 'ship!" - LSU IS IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 26, 2007 9:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Why fire Skiles?

this was the same type of game even if he was still the coach?

by GoldenThreePeat on Dec 26, 2007 9:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And a-drain comes back in

to slow the final minutes to a crawl...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 9:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And NOW we see TT and Noah together...

...to end this mess....

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

if I'm Tyrus

and sat all game to be put in garbage time like this, I'd take a shot every time down the court, and then when the final clock expired punt the ball in the stands.

Maybe take my jersey off too for good measure.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

haha i would love to see that as well

by HerAirness on Dec 26, 2007 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I feel

really badly for Tyrus. He has been so underutilized and mismanaged in his time here. I loved him as a prospect coming out of LSU and to see what's become of his career has been more than disappointing.

by fundamentallysound on Dec 26, 2007 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hell ya

This is getting really annoying. TT is my fav player and I never get to see him. I am thinking about asking my Dad for a different B-day present then a trip up to Chicago if I'm only gonna see A-drain all game long.

by SRQman on Dec 26, 2007 9:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Instead of getting rid of Skiles

I wish they could have gotten rid of Hinbrick & the fro

by GoldenThreePeat on Dec 26, 2007 9:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Rather ironic that those are the two players

who have their contracts all nice 'n comfy...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 26, 2007 9:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Though that would be hilarious,

and i share the sentiment, the coaching staff would actually then have a reason to never play TT again. And that's the last thing i want to give them.

by MarketMaker on Dec 26, 2007 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Pete Meyers might get fired tonight

Only half kidding!

by Sports2 on Dec 26, 2007 9:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

can't take it anymore

They fired skiles for this? I mean, what a bunch of over-rated scrubs we have on this team. I'm just so sick of wallace doing nothing but take a guaranteed 3-4 awful shots a game, deng content to shoot 19 footers, gordon and hinrich forcing early shots for no reason, and TT sulking for most of the game before providing basically nothing. But now I have to watch Adrian fucking GRIFFIN? are you fucking kidding me?? in the first quarter?? ADRIAN GRIFFIN! WHAT THE FUCK!

by dcarioca on Dec 26, 2007 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tonight

the Bulls legitimately raised my blood-pressure with frustration. I expected some kind of effort, some feel-good-the-wicked-witch-is-dead energy. But no. Shitty subsitutions, Big Ben apathy, Hinrich's habitual suckage. I don't think I want to watch this team if Myers is the coach. This is worse than the Floyd years - back then I expected terrible basketball. This, I didn't expect.

by Freethefro on Dec 26, 2007 9:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow

The Blackhawks are the team to watch at the UC. And the Bulls suck! Crazy!

by MarketMaker on Dec 26, 2007 9:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

wallace the warrior

5 boards and a basket. But you can't count the intangibles. Airballs, tipouts to the other team, missed dunks, general comic relief, eating the payroll, bitchin' about his role, and making these chinese announcers crack up every time he touches the ball aren't part of the boxscore. i'm punching my all star ballot

by Beef Wennington on Dec 26, 2007 10:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

TT, Noah, Tyson, Curry, etc

Young Bigs haven't develop with the Bulls for over 5 years now.

I believe this duty has been Boylan's responsible. And the organization's half hearted attempt to get P.J Brown, and Ben Wallace, Joe Smith to help teach the young guys to take over their minutes in the rotation.

If Paxson doesn't give Boylan his pink slip today, then Paxson should give himelf "his" at the end of the season.

by exult463 on Dec 26, 2007 10:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm not certain of this, but I think

Ron Adams has been the "big man's" coach.

by alec on Dec 26, 2007 10:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I'm rather confused why he doesn't seem to be in line.

by Sports2 on Dec 26, 2007 10:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ron Adams

wasn't a Skiles guy. I don't believe you are correct, I believe it's Boylan. I remember TV interviews where Red and others stating Boylan working with the Bigs. And actually heard Boylan's own words in a Half-time interview stating this responsibility.

But, if we still go alone with your premise, it furthermore validates a half hearted approach to delegating development of Big Men otherside of Skiles trusted coach circle.

On second thought.. how can either Adams or Boylan teach NBA Bigs the NBA game?

Is Wallace or Smith really going to teach someone to take over their position?

by exult463 on Dec 26, 2007 10:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nothing's going to be different

the first night. You don't fire the coach and then put in the guys who weren't listening/doing it the right way. What message does that send? Go ahead and screw off and you'll get your minutes anyway. Tyrus isn't playing because he thinks he's dominique. Not because somebody is out to mess with him. Has anybody else noticed that Tyrus seems to only run hard on a break when he is running the break? On defense, a lot times he loses his guy because he seems to be looking to block every shot.

Obviously, when Tyrus, or Noah, or Thabo plays the right way, they are effective and even game changers. But until they decide to play that way the majority of the time, more minutes isn't going to translate into wins.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 10:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

screw play the right way

they're young, whether they figure it out or not won't happen on the bench.

And I disagree that if they don't play right it won't translate into wins. Tyrus and Noah are effective when they play, give them more rope to prove they can sustain it, not less.

I want a team that's good enough to where they can 'screw off' and win, to be honest.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 11:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

and...

what did Tyrus do wrong today in his handful of minutes? Make a drive to the basket and get blocked? god forbid someone takes it to the rim instead of chucking a jumpshot. Nocioni gets his shot blocked a couple times a game, but when he does it it's passion, when Tyrus does it it's screwing off.

The 'running the court' thing is overblown. No player runs all the time. I supposed if he knows he'll only be in a few posessions he should. And even if he slacks on a majority of the opportunities, the good outweigh the bad. I don't see more minutes as a reward for the bad things, but for the good things. So the message to the team can be 'play good and you'll play'. What a concept.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 26, 2007 11:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Getting back to the point

Those guys aren't going to be playing in the first game. Watch their minutes go up over the next few games, unless of course, they are completely without hope.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 26, 2007 11:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Popovich OWNED Myers tonight ...

I mean absolutely killed him.

The Spurs JV team (when both Parker and Duncan weren't on the floor) took the lead at the beginning of the 2nd quarter and never let us get closer. Duncan had an off night, so Pop pulled him with no hesitation.

Players have off nights. Noc had an off night ... so pull him before he does more damage. Hinrich had that low-confidence level stretch again ... so pull him and play Duhon, who was playing well and should've gotten a chance to defend Parker. What was Griffin doing in a close game early ... there has to be a better combination possible when Hinrich/Gordon have to sit. And does the coaching staff know that Joe Smith loses his legs if he stays in too long?

Of course hindsight is 20/20, but aren't some of those things pretty obvious to anyone following the Bulls? It's not Pete's fault that he was thrown into this, but you have to wonder if there is anyone out there who can coach our players.

by Orange Juice on Dec 26, 2007 10:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs