Open Game Thread #15: Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Dec 3, 2007 5:24 PM CST in News Comment 159 comments

I enjoyed Sam Smith's (other) work today picking out Mavs quotes and suggesting how Bulls-like they sounded. A Dallas Morning News blogger was less than enthused:

Smith shreds his credibility when he writes that Jerry Stackhouse "has been yanked around from starter to the bench." I assume he's referring to the same Stack who finished third in the Sixth Man Award voting the last two seasons and fourth the previous year.

Good point(?), but this season the Mavericks did try to move Stackhouse to the starting lineup for a handful of games displacing their version of Ben Gordon, Jason Terry, to the bench. I don't know how that experiment went, but I'll guess whatever advantages they gained by having the coveted 'big guard' were probably outweighed by Stack's 10.91 PER so far this season, and now Terry's back in the starting lineup with Devin Harris.

On the subject of the height disadvantage that makes everyone so sad, the Mavericks have a tall frontcourt rotation with Dirk, Dampier, and DeSagana. In their first meeting last season, the huge Dampier completely overwhelmed Ben Wallace. Lets hope Ben doesn't go into his shell after such a fantastic outing on Saturday. (How did he do that against Okafor and Brezec?!? They're taller than him!!). I wouldn't be surprised if they started Deng on Nowitzki to keep Tyrus out of early foul trouble, but a combination of Deng, Thomas, and Noah over the course of the game works for me. Nocioni, not so much.

Hopefully two wins worked out whatever horsecrap excuse they had for a horsecrap start to the season. It's not likely they'll beat the Mavs, but if they get blown the hell out at home it'll be a bad bad sign.

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I like

the idea of Noah on Dirk. He will get in his face be active and contest the shot.

by eross226 on Dec 3, 2007 6:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not likely?

If the Bulls continue to play like they have recently and the Mavs continue their recent woes, I see it as 50/50

by Option27 on Dec 3, 2007 6:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, let's have some optimism!

Mavs are 2-4 over their last 6, beating only Minnesota and Portland at home, while losing to Indiana, Milwaukee, Washington and New Orleans. Sounds roughly the same as the Bulls record over past 6. Sam did do pretty well with that comparison, no?

I just can't go into a game without believing the Bulls will win, no matter how ridiculous the season so far makes that sound!

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

by wjb1492 on Dec 3, 2007 6:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

maybe...

if we're lucky, noah can flail at the ball wildly, poke dirk in the eye, and scratch his cornea... oops, i forgot, i think he only does that to his teammates...

by leeac on Dec 3, 2007 6:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

This is an important test

I've been eying this game since we beat Atlanta. I expect Dallas to be motivated after losing to New Orleans. We have lost games we should have won. This is a game we are expected to lose. I'd love us to win it.

by chgobr on Dec 3, 2007 6:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

hey, a Matt game thread

Nothing else to say. Can't see the game so I'm going to go watch March of the Penguins and check the score periodically.

by KT on Dec 3, 2007 6:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

big

game tonight. I want to see Ty and Noah on the court together... Kirk making some shots would be nice as well

by tyrus4prez on Dec 3, 2007 7:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

For all who can't see the game

Download a program called SOPCAST
Then go to CCTV5 (High Quality

Good way to see NBA games like this one.

by Seth on Dec 3, 2007 7:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I tried sopcast before this is the first time it

worked for the bulls now if they decide to charge me for league pass I won't regret canceling it.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

well...

it took hinrich about 45 seconds to make a bad pass to a covered bull... to his credit, he hustled back on d and stole the ball back, but stepped out of bounds...

and it seems like dallas is zeroed on on the short to midrange jumpers...

by leeac on Dec 3, 2007 7:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

anybody have a link to the radio feed

the chinese voice over is disconcerting.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 3, 2007 7:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

go to espn.com

scores

click listen

by milesgmsu on Dec 3, 2007 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Try nba.com

http://www.nba.com/games/20071203/DALCHI/boxscore.html

There's a "listen live" button there that gets you to the feed.

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

by wjb1492 on Dec 3, 2007 7:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

better

but there is a thirty second delay between the and the sopcast broadcast.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 3, 2007 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, that would be irritating

But I don't have the bandwidth for anything better than audio - and since I'm in the "Dallas viewing area" or whatever they call it, I'm blacked out on League Pass tonight. Which is weird since it's suppose to be NBATV.

I don't know of a more in-synch broadcast though

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

by wjb1492 on Dec 3, 2007 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Is the game sold out? I thought they usually only

black out games that are not sold out.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Man they are in chi-town, and they back out games

man dallas sux. Cuban needs to work out some deals or something.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

opps blackout, my L sticks on my Labtop.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It really does suck

But I don't know if this is on Cuban or just part of the League Pass deal. I never get Mavs games on League Pass - I just generally don't care.

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

by wjb1492 on Dec 3, 2007 9:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

crappy start

by milesgmsu on Dec 3, 2007 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

crappy start

You sir, are a master of understatement...

:-)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not looking good

same problems as always when they play a good team

The bulls need to stop playing like Terry Schaivo.

by JackHaleyand the planetlovetron on Dec 3, 2007 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

NOC!

2 3pters in 30 seconds. and another rebound ripped down. gotta love this guy.

by leeac on Dec 3, 2007 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

But Noce is looking good with....

did I hear it right....12 pts.?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

noch

earned like $350,000 of his contract in the last 5 mins

by milesgmsu on Dec 3, 2007 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thank God for Noc

Glad someone is hitting!

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

by wjb1492 on Dec 3, 2007 8:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Only down 5 at the end of the 1st Q

not as bad as it looked at the start..

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Looks like Noc really woke everyone else up

And it helps that the Mavs aren't shooting lights out anymore.

It seems like every game this season I find myself saying "they can't keep shooting that great, can they? And Bulls can't keep shooting this poorly?"

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

by wjb1492 on Dec 3, 2007 8:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

HA! Wallace tomahawk jammed

and missed!!! LOL

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

just had a weird deja vu

didnt this happen 2 years ago against the wiz with someone keeping us in the game then getting injured even though they thought they were ok?

by milesgmsu on Dec 3, 2007 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

another stunning use of A-Drain

by milesgmsu on Dec 3, 2007 8:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Boy....he really IS slooooooww

getting down court...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Noc injury just killed us!

by chgobr on Dec 3, 2007 8:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Looked painful....hope he's okay

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Did they say numb fingers?

Sounds like Brett Favre's injury last Thursday - that killed my fantasy week. :(

(Sorry, Matt - not only fantasy, but the wrong sport even)

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

by wjb1492 on Dec 3, 2007 8:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Adrian Griffin

game over

by Seth on Dec 3, 2007 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

get AG the fuck outta there

by milesgmsu on Dec 3, 2007 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

dude they seriously need to lose that gong for #3

sorry ass sefalosha good for nothing but injuring a valuable bull.

by Dr0ne420 on Dec 3, 2007 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Or...

a valuabull!

by Kemp on Dec 3, 2007 8:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Griffin SUCKS!!!

sit his ass down!

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The H-Bomb strikes again

FYI--we're going to start calling hienrich the h-bomb.

by Seth on Dec 3, 2007 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

call him what you want

I like heinbrick better...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

how about "Break Even"

for all the good he does, he just breaks even with all the bad he does

by Dr0ne420 on Dec 3, 2007 8:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

what good has he done THIS year?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He made his sweetheart

the happiest woman in kansas

by Seth on Dec 3, 2007 9:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If you are

talking about his wife she's not from Kansas.

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

by sue369 on Dec 4, 2007 7:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

amazing bulls are this close

getting outshot, outrebounded, and outworked

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 3, 2007 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

our superstars

can;t even shoot. I think nocioni might get jealous if the season keeps going like this and deng and gordon make more money than he does.

by Sambossanova on Dec 3, 2007 8:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

everybody

who bitched and moaned about Noc's contract should apologize. At least based on the start of this season so far.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 3, 2007 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I HATE Dickhead No-fit-ski

all he had to do was lean into Noah for a foul - and then at the other end he gets away with murder and abuses Bulls at will with no calls...

sheesh....

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

thats what they give to vets.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Deng....absolutely worthless tonight

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

File toppling goliath under 'intangibles'

by Seth on Dec 3, 2007 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

NOC

!!!

by Seth on Dec 3, 2007 8:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

why

is hinrich still playing.

by Sambossanova on Dec 3, 2007 8:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

down 12 now at half....

eh...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

If BG can find a way

to make 45% of his shots, the bulls are winning.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 3, 2007 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

exactly

thats what sucks about this team. BG is the key. when BG can score Bulls will win. when BG scores Deng scores... But BG is so damn inconsistent.

by Dr0ne420 on Dec 3, 2007 8:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

maybe it was just a dream

but I have a vague memory of hearing the word defense tossed around some last year. not sure where the idea came from.

by Seth on Dec 3, 2007 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

What's worse than Dore, Kerr and King?

combining them with the NBA channel's idiots during halftime...

ugh...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Our "core" with 11 points at half.

Yikes!

by philosoball on Dec 3, 2007 8:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

and shooting a mere 29%....

looks like the "real" Bulls are back tonight...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Skiles sat Deng early

maybe he isn't 100%.

by philosoball on Dec 3, 2007 8:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

his 3 fouls don't help

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

oh....and 0-8 shooting

can't be good either

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

has deng hit a FG?

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Du and Noah

in the starting line up? This is kinda nuts....

Could be a sign of things to come

by Option27 on Dec 3, 2007 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Now we get to see Big Ben and Noah front court.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 8:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i'm impressed with noah

he's good

by tomcat on Dec 3, 2007 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe we can trade him for Dirk Nowitzki

by Seth on Dec 3, 2007 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

eh....

he plays hard though...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 8:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Heinbrick on the bench...

Lu is 0 for 9 now....and Du is running the floor...

twilight zone?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Noc must not have been hurt bad

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Noah

is a lot like Tyson but better

by Option27 on Dec 3, 2007 9:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm just praying we can keep it close

sidenote, that dude didn't get that big with no pushup pro.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Weird, weird night

when Du is shooting 50%, while BG is at 20%, Kirk at 16.7%, and Lu at 0%.

Gotta give Du props for making the most of it.

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

by wjb1492 on Dec 3, 2007 9:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't call Deng's double pump 10 footer

...one of his more impressive moves.

by Seth on Dec 3, 2007 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

hinrich

dribble, dribble, stuffed

by tomcat on Dec 3, 2007 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Kirk, what in the world, Du get Deng a Layup cause

Kirk can't

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

This is no excuse for 0-9 but looks like Lu is

working hard on D-fence and resting a little on offence. Dallas makes you work on D. Looks Like Lu was standing around on offence and trying to get offensive boards

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

sometimes

it hurts to watch hinrich

by tomcat on Dec 3, 2007 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

it hurts to watch most of these guys

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 3, 2007 9:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

dropped another percent

down to 28% shooting now for the Bulls tonight...
sigh...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice one Duhon

very nice touch

by Seth on Dec 3, 2007 9:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Shooting under 30%

and still in this game?

NOW THAT'S WEIRD

by Option27 on Dec 3, 2007 9:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

we seem to be getting ALL the defensive rebounds

by Seth on Dec 3, 2007 9:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

the bulls best play

is the pass off of the front of the rim.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 3, 2007 9:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ben doesn't bend is knees much on free throws.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

opps his knees

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I never seen Kirk look this bad

and he's been pretty bad this year

Only shot he made, he was fouled. His shot had to get altered to go in

by Option27 on Dec 3, 2007 9:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

kirk throws up a 12 ft. brick to end the 3rd Q

and the boos reign down...

classic...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 9:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hinbrick!

Bench him!Can't do anything!

by Azabullsfan on Dec 3, 2007 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

at this point

I'm wondering if he's been (this year) the worst lead guard in the NBA. Out of curiosity, can anybody name a point who's been worse this year?

by Freethefro on Dec 3, 2007 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Jeff McGinnis?

by goldengod on Dec 3, 2007 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

points for creativity

but McInnis, blow though he may, has only 1 start.

The quest continues.

by Freethefro on Dec 3, 2007 9:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

let's make that, STARTING point guard

by Freethefro on Dec 3, 2007 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I thought it might be the paring

of BG and Kirk, but they are both 0-3 for the third.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 3, 2007 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Is Nocioni

officially our "Go to" guy now?

by Azabullsfan on Dec 3, 2007 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tyrus

I am unable to watch the game here in Wisconsin...just saw that Tyrus has 7 min. Is he hurt or playing really bad or something?

by goldengod on Dec 3, 2007 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

gordon + deng

0 for 26, zero free throw attempts

Ita est, ergo ita sit.

by alec on Dec 3, 2007 9:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

sorry...4 for 26

let me not exagerate

Ita est, ergo ita sit.

by alec on Dec 3, 2007 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's not much

difference...:-(

by Azabullsfan on Dec 3, 2007 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Scouting the Mavs

I saw the Mavs play the Pacers the Friday after Thanksgiving and I was pretty unimpressed. They looked like they were sleeping on the Pacers the first three quarters and didn't play hard at all. They stepped it up in the 4th but the Pacers hung right with them and pulled it out. The Mavs may have set some kind of record for crying about almost every play (although in fairness Avery Johnson got ejected for a pretty valid point because it appeared to me Mike Dunleavy basically slugged someone- Jason Terry, I think - in the face to prevent a breakaway. Dirk and Troy Murphy almost got in a fistfight, which was worth the price of admission (free tickets). It was all in all a pretty entertaining second half.

I also remember reading about how Brandon Bass and Tyrus used to work out together and Tyrus never once beat Bass. That's not very encouraging since Bass has taken 3 years to become a mediocrity.

Anyway, the lessons I came away with the game for the Bulls were that Nowitski really struggles with tall, strong and quick guys and Jeff Foster, who is tall, strong and quick is very overlooked as a player. Unfortunately, we don't really a comparable player. Their guards aren't all that great and if you can keep Howard and Terry under control you've got a pretty good shot at them even if Dirk gets his.

Looking at how things have unfolded though, not much of that matters. Howard has had his way on both ends of the court and although we haven't played awful defense or anything we've once again shot the ball like crap.

by Sports2 on Dec 3, 2007 9:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If tyrus had a jumpshot it woud be different

Bass is bigger so down low vs down low, I see him winning.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LU hit a bucket, what they say Bass had a head

fake, that was a hesitation move. What the heck they be talking about.

Side note, I thought we took pride in defense.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

F it, I give up on this one, Just shoot threes.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

seems like the

O flows better with Duhon in.

by tomcat on Dec 3, 2007 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

that kills

by tomcat on Dec 3, 2007 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Why

does Wallace have over 40 minutes playing time with 4points 6rebs? What's the point? He is useless if he doesn't grab at least 10 rebounds; especially with the rest of the offense as stagnant as it is. I don't get it!

by goldengod on Dec 3, 2007 9:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

there's a lot of uselessness

out there. Kirk is making a late run for merely irrelevant, but BG and Lu are not even in the building.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 3, 2007 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He is playing that Non-statistical Defence, what

happenend to NOAH? Skiles suxs.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You can't win

a game with under 30% shooting...

by Azabullsfan on Dec 3, 2007 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

lol, the chinese channel is funny

they showed a bunch of bulls noc highlights, like the bulls were winning. Is noc a star in china?

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Kirk and Du with a breakaway 2 on 1

and they pass it back and forth and then miss....

Talk about ugly...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 9:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Is Hinbrick alive?

by Azabullsfan on Dec 3, 2007 9:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

the slimmest of margins!

Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Dec 3, 2007 9:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

why has Wallace played the whole game?

by GoldenThreePeat on Dec 3, 2007 9:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

3min and 40 sec. is not a lot of time.....

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm so sick of

the Hinbrick, Gordon, Deng, Noc, Wallace lineup...its so small.

by GoldenThreePeat on Dec 3, 2007 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Late in the 4th

and novitski only commits his SECOND foul?

Like I said, he gets away with murder...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

who's novitski?

Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Dec 3, 2007 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That's an acronym for dickhead

highschool boy

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not going to request

that you be banned (the last 27 people I asked Matt to remove are still around, and that's enough for one day), but if you repeatedly misspell names don't be shocked if it's pointed out.

Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Dec 3, 2007 10:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

FYI - it was intentional

sorta like..."no-fit-ski" (scroll up)

I don't see you harassing anyone else misspelling here tonight...
You seem to be able to dish out the crap but can't take it in return.

And who (besides you) really cares if I misspell the opposition names, intentional or not?

Geesh.

If you're gonna harrass me - at least have the balls to do it like a man without hiding behind the blogmaster and your schoolboy threats.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 4, 2007 1:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

you keep putting an e in hinrich too

it's annoying. threats!

Officially a hater on Ballhype!

by hscs on Dec 4, 2007 11:25 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You know what's funny about the chinese guys

they are bootlegging the game on their laptops on sopcast too.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Dec 3, 2007 9:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nowitzki

is killing deng...

by Azabullsfan on Dec 3, 2007 9:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I noticed this a whie back but it Looks like Stacy

King must get a lot of sun in the summmer time cause he used to look light skinned when he played for the bulls.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

stacey king

there really isn't a lot of TIME!

by tomcat on Dec 3, 2007 9:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Only player who plays

with heart is Noce.

by Azabullsfan on Dec 3, 2007 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Noc is our go-to guy.

That doesn't make me happy, but I can't believe he's the only guy who's smart enough to come down and manufactures us some points by driving. Trip two and he hits a jumper. Skiles ought to make Deng and Gordon wash his jock after the game.

OK, Deng's off the hook, he just did it too.

Too little too late for all of them :(

by Sports2 on Dec 3, 2007 9:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

nice try bulls, maybe next time

by tomcat on Dec 3, 2007 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nocioni

For all the haters out there.... HEART can overcame TALENT

by Chilai on Dec 3, 2007 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Cause

talent without heart is nothing.And Heart with some talent is something.

by Azabullsfan on Dec 3, 2007 10:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

F.......K!!!!

F......K!!!

by Azabullsfan on Dec 3, 2007 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I like how that ended up

I mean, it's a good thing we ended up with Ben Wallace out there checking Jason Terry. That's a recipe for success.

by Sports2 on Dec 3, 2007 9:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

yeah, he did seem to just step aside of Ben

and drain an effortless shot....
wow...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

When was the last time Deng fouled out?

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

by wjb1492 on Dec 3, 2007 9:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Well at least it was a competitive ending.

They balled in the 4th Q.

by Ibleedbullsred on Dec 3, 2007 9:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Noce!

Don't ever call him El Floppo!!!!

by Azabullsfan on Dec 3, 2007 9:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

If nothing else

... we don't have to worry about his contract being an untradeable liability. 30 points in 30 minutes sure doesn't hurt.

Too bad the rest of our players thought the last 2 games meant they didn't have to shoot with their eyes open any more.

by Sports2 on Dec 3, 2007 10:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Dallas stinks

How the hell do we finish this strong against such a dumb team and yet still end up behind? GO NOC!!!

醉生梦死

by blackmage71 on Dec 3, 2007 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

nice airball

by tomcat on Dec 3, 2007 10:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hinbricks'

final airball symbolise this loss...

by Azabullsfan on Dec 3, 2007 10:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

They only lost by 5 but...

it felt like they got blown out. Thank God Wallace played the whole game and Tyrus didn't ply in the 2nd qtr or the 2nd half.

by GoldenThreePeat on Dec 3, 2007 10:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yup

Ain't no reason Tyrus or Noah should have sat the whole second half

by Option27 on Dec 3, 2007 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Tyrus didn't ply in the 2nd qtr or the 2nd half.

yet another Skiles masterpiece of lineup wizardry

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Dec 3, 2007 10:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hmmmm

Score just changed to 103-100 on nba.com scoreboard.

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

by wjb1492 on Dec 3, 2007 10:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ben Gordon was useless tonight.

34 minutes produced 10 points on 25% shooting.

Zero free throw attempts.

A couple of airballs.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Dec 3, 2007 10:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And he thinks

he's best player of the team.send him out and get
Gasol for Christ sake!

by Azabullsfan on Dec 3, 2007 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunately Kirk and Lu

weren't any better until right there at the end.

Moral victories suck, but I suppose I do feel better about making the game competitive at the end than I would have watching the guys fold and get blown out. But given how crappy they played the first half (excepting Noc and Du), it really is incredible it ended up being a game at all.

Wallace played all 48 minutes? Hope he's got something left for later this week.

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

by wjb1492 on Dec 3, 2007 10:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What happened to Joe Smith?

am I the only one who missed him? PJ had some of his best minutes in our win against Dallas last year, and I feel Smith could have played a similar role. Anyone know why he sat?

by Jaina on Dec 3, 2007 10:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I haven't heard anything

Far as I know, this is all still just Skiles trying to figure out what he wants to do with the lineup.

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

by wjb1492 on Dec 3, 2007 10:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Playing Wallace for 48 minutes

is NOT what he should be doing with the lineup, so I don't even know why he tried that. Especially since he only finished with 8 rebounds, no blocks and no steals.

by Jaina on Dec 3, 2007 10:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs