Game Thread #80: Bulls vs. Charlotte Bobcats

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 13, 2007 6:11 PM CDT in News Comment 97 comments

Charlotte is one of those teams that forgot to tank, although not only are they banged up but their coach has already been preemptively fired by Jay Mariotti's favorite executive.

The Bobcats have won 6 out of their last 8 games, although against nobody particularly good or healthy. There is reason to believe they're currently better than their record, because Emeka Okafor is healthy after missing a significant portion of the the season. However Gerald Wallace may be out, which would be nice.

I'm trying to come up with more reasons to believe this is a 'trap' game....in reality the Bulls should win handily, it's not like they don't know the ramifications of losing out on the #2 seed.

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Before the game starts, how about

watching Emeka Okafor being posterized?

Once, when having sex in a tractor trailer, some of Andre the Giants' sperm got into the engine. We now know that tractor as Optimus Prime.

by NittanyBull on Apr 13, 2007 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

for my buddy firemikelupica

I'd say the Knicks giving up on Trevor Ariza was worse than the Bulls dealing J.R. Smith, and that's just on a single-talent evaluation, not considering the cap ramifications (and suck ramifications) of taking Steve Francis.

(Sorry, I'm just still mad at that blog. The dude won't quit and say "you're right I don't follow the Bulls that closely, I just think Skiles is mean". Instead he's challenging me on the fact that getting rid of JYD allowed the Bulls to sign Wallace. argh)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 13, 2007 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Funny

Since you're a Knicks fan, I'll forgive you if you don't understand how to use the salary cap.

Once, when having sex in a tractor trailer, some of Andre the Giants' sperm got into the engine. We now know that tractor as Optimus Prime.

by NittanyBull on Apr 13, 2007 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

2nd seed ramifications

I wouldn't put it past the Bulls to drop this game... they tend to have brainfarts against bad teams from time to time. Agreed Matt, they should know the ramifications of missing the two spot but they had an opportunity to basically lock it up a few weeks ago in Cleveland but blew it.

Good news is BenGo tends to play well against Charlotte, presumably because he wants to stick it to his UConn buddy Emeka.

by paxson43 on Apr 13, 2007 6:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

latently homoerotic comment

I know it's the college way, but why would Gordon wear a T-Shirt under his jersey. The man is jacked and has that sweet archangel tatoo on his arm.

I'm just gonna quit talking now..

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 13, 2007 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Team rule?

I think the t-shirt under the b-ball jersey is one of the ugliest thing in sports. Even on skinny ass dudes. It's just retarded. Even being skinny, Kevin Durant looked way better than Roy Hibbert (nevermind the obvious basketball skill differences). At least wear a sleeveless shirt.

(no homoeroticism in the previous statement)

by tyger1147 on Apr 13, 2007 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

While we're at it...

Can someone tell me why Gerald Wallace gets to wear shoulder pads?

by paxson43 on Apr 13, 2007 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the kid from duke

wore that stuff too, it looks weird.

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He looks like Arsenio Hall!

Get with it!

by Goostafer on Apr 13, 2007 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hahahaha

I guess you're tired from your skirmishes with FML.

by paxson43 on Apr 13, 2007 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anybody have

a clear pic of Gordon's tattoo?

Obama 2008 Obama 2012

by Colossus on Apr 13, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Have this

one from a while back

Once, when having sex in a tractor trailer, some of Andre the Giants' sperm got into the engine. We now know that tractor as Optimus Prime.

by NittanyBull on Apr 13, 2007 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's an interesting picture.

And Jesus fucking Christ Ben Gordon is ripped. Please BEN!!! Give Luol Deng your diet and workout regimen.

by tyger1147 on Apr 13, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Both Bens

are ripped.

Watching Zach Johnson beat Tiger Woods was a thing of beauty.

by sue369 on Apr 13, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wouldn't it be gret if...

Both Luol and Tyrus came back from the summer that jacked? Hell, Ben Wallace should be giving the team diet and exercise pointers as well.

by paxson43 on Apr 13, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And even greater if I could spell.

Damnit.

by paxson43 on Apr 13, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

we could always have sweets give them diet advice

by milesgmsu on Apr 13, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

Once, when having sex in a tractor trailer, some of Andre the Giants' sperm got into the engine. We now know that tractor as Optimus Prime.

by NittanyBull on Apr 13, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ty is going to be busy this summer

bringing home those big checks doing endorsements.

Obama 2008 Obama 2012

by Colossus on Apr 13, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That picture looks wrong.

It looks like Okafor can hold Gordon in the palm of his hand.

Once, when having sex in a tractor trailer, some of Andre the Giants' sperm got into the engine. We now know that tractor as Optimus Prime.

by NittanyBull on Apr 13, 2007 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hope they

don't have a let down tonight.

GO BULLS!!!

Watching Zach Johnson beat Tiger Woods was a thing of beauty.

by sue369 on Apr 13, 2007 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice hex.

Notice how I didn't say "jinx" since Matt told me not to use that word.

Obama 2008 Obama 2012

by Colossus on Apr 13, 2007 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Continuing their mutual offensive explosion

NJ leads NY by a whopping 18-15 margin at the end of the first. Both are shooting below .400

And Toronto's shooting .318 - why did we have to get them on a hot night?

by wjb1492 on Apr 13, 2007 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Key Games

Detroit vs. Toronto: Public Enemy #1
New York vs. New Jersey: Public Laughing stock #1
Washington vs. Atlanta: 1st round bye.
Milwaukee vs. Boston Either: You top 4 lucky bastards you.
San Antonio vs. Minnesota: Draft Pick
Denver vs. New Orl/OKC: Cause' the A.I/Melo combo is kind of nice
Indiana vs. Miami: Orlando would be far better to watch in the play offs
Charlotte vs. Chicago: We're the motherf**kin Bulls
Utah vs. Dallas: D. Williams have made College Basketball interesting for me.
Golden State vs Sacramento: Draft pick or GS= better 1st round blowout.
Portland vs. LA Clippers: Draft Pick
LA Lakers vs. Phoenix: Cause' watching KB24 score 50 is just amazing!

by lwinston300 on Apr 13, 2007 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

forgot to make teams bold

Detroit vs. Toronto: Public Enemy #1
New York vs. New Jersey: Public Laughing stock #1
Washington vs. Atlanta: 1st round bye.
Milwaukee vs. Boston Either: You top 4 lucky bastards you.
San Antonio vs. Minnesota: Draft Pick
Denver vs. New Orl/OKC: Cause' the A.I/Melo combo is kind of nice
Indiana vs. Miami: Orlando would be far better to watch in the play offs
Charlotte vs. Chicago: We're the motherf**kin Bulls
Utah vs. Dallas: D. Williams have made College Basketball interesting for me.
Golden State vs Sacramento: Draft pick
Portland vs. LA Clippers: Draft Pick
LA Lakers vs. Phoenix: Cause' watching KB24 score 50 is just amazing!

by lwinston300 on Apr 13, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

No offense, but I HATE Kobe Bryant.

He's the bane of my existence.

Once, when having sex in a tractor trailer, some of Andre the Giants' sperm got into the engine. We now know that tractor as Optimus Prime.

by NittanyBull on Apr 13, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's ok....

I miss seeing Jordan smash 50 on a team too. :)

by lwinston300 on Apr 13, 2007 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

were rooting for sacto all the way

by milesgmsu on Apr 13, 2007 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Go Dubbs!

As a Chi transplant to the Bay Area for the past seven years, I have to root for the Warriors. No basketball fan can help but feel sorry for this franchise and they play a pretty entertaining game... I'd love to see them play Dallas in the first round. I don't think the Warriors have lost to Dallas since sometime last season!

by paxson43 on Apr 13, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm torn as well

I want Sac to win because of bulls Draft pick, but want GS to win because I would like them to reach the playoffs

by lwinston300 on Apr 13, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Golden State is pretty cool

I don't mind them because i love their jerseys that say "The City" on it

by SRQman on Apr 13, 2007 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

those bananna suits?

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 14, 2007 1:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The LONGEST wait in the world

is the time between "game time" and when Gamecast finally starts updating.

by wjb1492 on Apr 13, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Freakin' tell me about it.

Looking at

Charlotte 0 0 Chicago

gets mesmerizing after a while

Once, when having sex in a tractor trailer, some of Andre the Giants' sperm got into the engine. We now know that tractor as Optimus Prime.

by NittanyBull on Apr 13, 2007 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Neil and Bill on the radio

I must say, I appreciate the fact that Neil is constantly giving Bill shit.

Random question: who was the color commentator who announced with Neil Funk during the second three-peat?

by paxson43 on Apr 13, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Pax

for the last two years of the repeat. Red Kerr didn't the first year of the second repeat.

by KT on Apr 13, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bulls looking god so far

Wish I could say the same for the Nets

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by Option27 on Apr 13, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

They're playing much better this quarter

than in the 2nd. They really had me worried for a while.

by wjb1492 on Apr 13, 2007 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

TYRUS!

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by Option27 on Apr 13, 2007 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

OH MY GOD

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by Option27 on Apr 13, 2007 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sounded awesome

Good enough to make SportsCenter tonight?

by paxson43 on Apr 13, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

so far

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

Andre the Giant hasn't gotten any burn tonight yet.

by paxson43 on Apr 13, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What happened?

Once, when having sex in a tractor trailer, some of Andre the Giants' sperm got into the engine. We now know that tractor as Optimus Prime.

by NittanyBull on Apr 13, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wallace got a block

free throw line extended. Decided to dribble it up himself, hit Tyrus cutting in from the right and Tyrus threw it in over two guys, more of a throw in than an actual dunk, but it was still nasty.

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll predict it number 1 on Sportscenter

unless someone throws a no hitter or hits a game winning basket at the buzzer

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by Option27 on Apr 13, 2007 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or hockey

With the playoffs, we seem to be getting a lot of hockey highlights in the top 10. I'm not a big fan, so I frequently have trouble appreciating the Top-10-ness of it all.

by wjb1492 on Apr 13, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reminds me of a story

I saw Troy Brouwer(Blackhawk) once, a few days before Christmas, in the Washington Dulles airport. He was carrying like 8 hockey sticks in a bundle. I didn't know who he was, but just saw his name on his traveling bag. This guy behind me in line asked him if he played for the NHL, and he goes "I got the call at around 2 in the morning[it was around 8AM], and told me I was being brought up. So here I am." The guy, me, and a couple of other people who were listening said congratulations.

He looked really nervous. And really tall.

Once, when having sex in a tractor trailer, some of Andre the Giants' sperm got into the engine. We now know that tractor as Optimus Prime.

by NittanyBull on Apr 13, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It won't be number 1

Carl Crawford of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays hit an inside the park home run.

wooo Go Devil Rays!

by SRQman on Apr 13, 2007 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Only 2 fouls that quarter

and no FT for Charlotte. Not often we see that.

So far so good. And NJ looks like it's got its act together now.

by wjb1492 on Apr 13, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

NJ starting to pull away

phew

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by Option27 on Apr 13, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's go NJ!

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh, check out this stat line:

5/6 FG, 5/7 FT, 1 rebound, 2 steals and 4 assists.

-From the player everyone loves, Steve Francis.

Once, when having sex in a tractor trailer, some of Andre the Giants' sperm got into the engine. We now know that tractor as Optimus Prime.

by NittanyBull on Apr 13, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats not that bad of a line

by milesgmsu on Apr 13, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

kidd has triple double

at the end of the third

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

everybody is playing well tonight

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, where did Toronto come from?

by wjb1492 on Apr 13, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, no joke

Bulls cannot take that team lightly if they meet in the playoffs. Wow.

by paxson43 on Apr 13, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep

but I still think we've got the advantage at every position except power forward.

by Freethefro on Apr 13, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kinda have to take it with a grain of salt

None of the Pistons starters played over 28 minutes. 'Sheed actually only played 19(he was doin' pretty bad anyways, but still).

Once, when having sex in a tractor trailer, some of Andre the Giants' sperm got into the engine. We now know that tractor as Optimus Prime.

by NittanyBull on Apr 13, 2007 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Guess the Knicks' rage

over the Big Mac is fading; down 21.

Defribulator anyone?

by Freethefro on Apr 13, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

what a bunch of pussies

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

News flash - - Knicks down 20+

Accuse Nets of piling on!!!

Beat the Knicks

by chgobr on Apr 13, 2007 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Body!!!

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

This

is a really "fun" game to watch

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by Option27 on Apr 13, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Good game

so far. I'm so glad T-Time is on our team. He's fun to watch.

Big Ben is playing well too. Kirk has had some nice baskets.

Keep it coming in the second half guys.

Watching Zach Johnson beat Tiger Woods was a thing of beauty.

by sue369 on Apr 13, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Knicks lose

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nets

took two shot clock violations in the last minute.

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's hope the Knicks now like the Nets and

can happily lose on Monday.

Beat the Knicks

by chgobr on Apr 13, 2007 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Three more to go!

Beat the Knicks

by chgobr on Apr 13, 2007 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

NJ knows how to not "run up the score"

Play your starters in the 4th, but only hit 5/16 (complete with a 24 second shot clock violation or two) and let the Knicks outscore you for the quarter.

At least they pulled the game out, gave NY another L and remained alive to swap 6/7 with Washington. Not too impressed with old Jersey these days, though.

by wjb1492 on Apr 13, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

bad feeling about the next NJ-NY game

NJ plays Indiana the night before. If NJ wins they might not have anything to play for because they might be locked into their spot. Also means they won't have any reason to play hard against the bulls two nights later.

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I was hoping Atlanta

would pull one out to keep things more interesting in the bottom half - hoping, but not expecting. It would really suck to be a Hawks fan.

by wjb1492 on Apr 13, 2007 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree - Monday's game will be a tough one!

Beat the Knicks

by chgobr on Apr 13, 2007 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well not anymore

Wizards win. So Nets have to win to try ad catch up with them.

Get with it!

by Goostafer on Apr 13, 2007 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where the fuck is Tyrus?

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by Option27 on Apr 13, 2007 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I hate Miami

by wjb1492 on Apr 13, 2007 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Gordon

needs to work on his dribbling.

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

but that was an awesome rebound

by the little fella

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone

why TT aint playing?

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by Option27 on Apr 13, 2007 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't have a clue!

Beat the Knicks

by chgobr on Apr 13, 2007 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

In Skiles post

game interview he was asked if there was a reason why TT didn't play in the second half and Skiles just shook his head no.

Then they asked him why Malik played so much and he said experience and he was playing well.

Watching Zach Johnson beat Tiger Woods was a thing of beauty.

by sue369 on Apr 13, 2007 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How do they look tonight?

No game in Iowa. I have to wait until Sunday

TMD- Boiler Up!

by TMD on Apr 13, 2007 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

They look great

Malik has played very well tonight

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by Option27 on Apr 13, 2007 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why is Malik in?

Put in Tyrus damnit!!!! If he is in disregard this post

TMD- Boiler Up!

by TMD on Apr 13, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

exactly my point

Tyrus hasn't played in long long time

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by Option27 on Apr 13, 2007 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will never understand Skiles rotation

I'm baffled. I am so happy the Knicks lost. Fuck Isiah

TMD- Boiler Up!

by TMD on Apr 13, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sefolosha's Three for 100

priceless

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by Option27 on Apr 13, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HAHAHAA!

SEFO GETS THE BIG MACS!!!! What a night!

Get with it!

by Goostafer on Apr 13, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't know

I probably would have dribbled that one out.

by bullshooter on Apr 13, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The Bobcats

didn't seem to mind. Neil and Bill were cracking up on the radio. Neil doesn't like the Knicks.

by KT on Apr 13, 2007 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's go Trailblazers

We need Luke S. to put it together....

by Freethefro on Apr 13, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Another good

game. Can they do this two more times?

Watching Zach Johnson beat Tiger Woods was a thing of beauty.

by sue369 on Apr 13, 2007 10:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Back from UC.

Standard ass-whipping of inferior opponent.

The rotation in the second half was a bit befuddling. After a very active, good first half, Tyrus didn't play at all. Deng didn't play a whole lot. Noce played quite a bit, as did Malik. Resting people for the playoffs? Trying to get as many people as possible into the flow?

Noce is having a really difficult time re-acclimating. Don't know if he'll be ready for the playoffs at all.

The Tyrus dunk in the first half was sweet. It looked like he elevated at the side if the lane, went straight up, then reached over two guys to dunk it.

Thought it was hilarious that we scored a three to get the Big Macs. Crowd was appreciative.

Next home game = PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!!!

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 13, 2007 10:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tyrus blocking Noch

In the first half it appeared that Tyrus blocked Noch from getting to the basket. It occurred on a fast break and looked like Tyrus was trying to get Noch to give him the ball. It was either a mistake or a selfish play but that may have been what upset Skiles.

by Incognito on Apr 14, 2007 10:12 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs