PLAYOFF Game Thread: Bulls vs. Heat Game 3
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Win or Lose....
But if the Bulls are going to lose, they need Shaq to play a lot of minutes and for the Heat to have to work extremely hard to get the W.
The turnaround for Game 4 is fairly quick for an old team like Miami. I'm not sure Shaq's legs (and those of Antione Walker, Eddie Jones and some of the other dinosaurs Miami has) will recover in time for a 1pm tip on Sunday if he has to play 40+ difficult minutes tonight.
Go Bulls!
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 6:54 PM CDT reply actions
Huh?
Not sure what you're talking about.
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh damn, nevermind.
I don't live in Chicago...
It's supposed to be the White Sox game, but I guess since they moved it to CSN+, they're confused.
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 7:07 PM CDT reply actions
You'd think I was playing
Good thing Miami has so many white seat covers - wonder if they rent them out for weddings during the offseason?
The whole white-out thing is weak sauce
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
You can hear the whole stadium bitch and moan.
for every basket
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions
duh
the refs don't acknowledge home court advantage i see... i like it!!
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 7:28 PM CDT reply actions
Man, even Du's knocking em down
I wonder if the refs are going to watch the Heat closely after all their talk about being more physical and their history with the Bulls.
I agree, they have
I agree
it's fortunate that these games start late
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
who was pipps arm candy?
and my dad said as much which made it akward for eveyrone in the room
do they have a real ballhandler out
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
no, he doesn't
Never in a billion years
how did we lose the lead when shaq was out??
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
I hate Alonzo Mourning, what a child.
I used
ps. i hate antoine walker... just rides coat-tails.
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
It'd almost be tolerable if he did it only
Po-Z's towel-waving could be my biggest
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Something to smile about
I was just about to say
something to not smile about
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
that was #4 on SC top 10 ;list
What a pathetic second quarter.
Here are the players who are having a decent game thus far:
Deng
Wallace
Hinrich (maybe)
Here are the players having bad games thus far:
Every other player (but one)
Here are the players having a terrible game thus far:
Gordon.
We really squandered a chance to stomp on their throats. Unbelievable.
From 60% shooting in the first
how hard is it for skiles
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions
Agree that DUhon-Wade is mismatch...
i like wade
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Please tell Skiles...
by ScottSkilles Hair on Apr 27, 2007 8:22 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, Noce is killing us tonight...
He took a bad 3 on a fast break right after entering the game which led to a Heat break the other way which kind of got Miami going in the first qtr.
It's obvious the Heat are flaring out on every pick and roll (especially against Gordon). Hopefully Skiles can make the right adjustments.
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Ben Gordon really played terribly.
It's going to be hard to win even if he does.
benny G
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
So I guess you didn't find a good bar...
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Bulls are still in it
we're totally in it
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
Damn it!
Now I'm forced to listen to the ESPN announcers (not to mention the game's in 720p on ESPN as opposed to CSN's 1080i).
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 8:37 PM CDT reply actions
gordon needs to stop trying to thread the needle
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions
Right now, Gordon is really killing us.
I can't believe we are doing this.
ben needs to
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't know.
I hope he does.
This is depressing to watch right now.
there we go ben
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
hahaha
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions
i maintain my belief
I'm doing my very own "Po-Z sucks" chant
Ben needs to make better decisions with the ball. Guess this is his off-night, but would sure be nice if he didn't compound the bad shooting with so many TOs!
We need the 4th foul on Shaq and Haslem.
there's that foul on haslem... c'mon shaq
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Mike Tirico
Basically, we can't stop Wade or Shaq.
We look like a retarded, confused team right now.
Good, hard foul.
BUT, I love how Wade lays on the floor with his eyes closed when Gordon is trying to help him out. That's just swell.
God this sucks listening to ESPN announcers...
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions
ive heard it for far too long
I think they have some free reign
pick and ROLL nocioni!!
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions
Hello everyone on Blogabull
Every second we play like this, we give the Heat
I can't believe we're not even on pace to make it close in the 4th. We're not going to put any real presure on them.
absolutely right
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
As long as the Bulls keep it within single
Bulls need to keep it close in the 4th...
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
They may get tired tonight
Any chance we have depends upon closing
We can't let them go on a quarter ending run.
Oh god, only down by four.
Can we pull this out?
i join you in the nervousness
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
NICE WAY TO
by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 27, 2007 9:02 PM CDT reply actions
Gotta agree
Yeah, it was!
This is the most nervous I have been watching a
There is a lot at stake.
No road playoff wins since 1998. No series wins since 1998.
that free throw sequence
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Noce is hurt.
However, Tyrus was bad, too, so I don;t if he will be much better.
Come on PJ.
gotta capitalize on this opportunities
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
we gotta capitalize
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions
Oh my dear lord.
If we could win this, we would be guaranteed a close out game at home next Tuesday.
Ugh, my stomach hurts.
Duhon
by blackmage71 on Apr 27, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions
I dont know man,
After Thought
by blackmage71 on Apr 27, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Man, they look like they want it.
yes
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions
i almost broke my foot just now!
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions
i'm back...
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL - I was just thinking that about my wrist
Yes! Hinrich for three!
I don't care.
Please please win this, Bulls!
most important 6 minutes
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm a med student
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Hinrich!
by blackmage71 on Apr 27, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
Terrible sequence by Noce.
Five on him now as well.
the FT gods favor us
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
Noc
Bring on the rookies. We need legs now!
by blackmage71 on Apr 27, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
i'm glad you guys are here
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe they need a rest?
i thought that was a great To
baby bulls is disgusting
You could see something click in Gordon, Deng, and Kirk...noch has always had that mentality but he lacks the talent of the other 3
Ben Wallace is really bringing it.
oh another hard foul on po-z
when your fans think the games start in the 2nd quarter, would you expect anything else but the WAVE?
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
dirty ass Po-Z
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
Guys
by blackmage71 on Apr 27, 2007 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Tirico sucks...
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions
Not a flagrant..
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
let's go big ben!!
if only benG had made than 3-pointer
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Why is that not an intentional foul?
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 9:37 PM CDT reply actions
it's considered intentional after the 2-minute
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Just another reason why college ball...
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
bavetta's ridiculous
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Too damn late.
2 seconds..
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
how fucking late was that call
yup, it's a conspiracy I think...
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow...Dick Bavetta what a late call!
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions
Now I have no doubt after that call...
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Hinrich followed up the three point foul
He had to go get the pass, but come on man.
Now this game is back up for grabs.
I don't want to lose. The Bulls are so close.
It's obvious Bavetta got the call from Stern...
That was one of the latest calls I've ever seen
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
a ref can't get a call wrong anymore..
ever since Joey crawford and Salvatore from last year's finals it's like a ref can't miss a call..
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice rebound by Noce.
take notes on how to take a real charge
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
that was a flop by Noc
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
true
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
knock on wood nittany :)
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions
This is close
Go Bulls
by blackmage71 on Apr 27, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
Good win tonight fellas
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
Yes!!!! F--- Dick Bavetta and David Stern
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
why f Dick Bavetta?
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions
ok?
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
me neither
It'll be a good series, but just so you know, it won't be like the regular season. As long as Old man Davis sets the tone like he did last night, I'm not all that worried.
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
with ease?
exactly
Because Bavetta obviously got the call from Stern
As a Bulls fan I know when a ref has been instructed to keep a team in a game or series. See Hue Hollins in Game 5 of the '94 Eastern Conference semis.
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Are you kidding me?
You won the game... take the win for what it is... a win.
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
besides...
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
What I'm saying is...
Not just for the fact that he could potentially lose a couple games on TV, but also because two of the league's biggest stars (Shaq and DWade) play for Miami. The theory goes that the casual fan will watch the big name stars. The Heat have two of those, so it's in Stern's and the NBA's best interest to have them play as long as possible.
I honestly don't think it's out of the realm of possibility to think that Stern could have instructed Bavetta to help Miami out.
If he has all the refs do this, it's too obvious. But in the NBA, one ref can effect the outcome. If you go back and rewatch, I'm guessing that 90% of the questionable/bad calls against the Bulls were called by Bavetta.
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
If this was true
That's the genius of it...
You let the regular season play out, then try to get the best possible matchups in the later rounds of the playoffs. If you can't get the ideal matchups you want (ie, Miami-Detroit in the 2nd rd this year), you make the series go as long as possible for TV and advertising purposes.
Face it, no casual NBA fan watches the regular season. Hell, even fans of a lot of NBA teams don't watch a good chunk of the regular season. I'm a huge Bulls fan, but since I don't live in Chicago and can't afford the $150 for NBA league pass, I was limited to watching only Bulls games that were nationally televised.
Casual fans tune in for the playoffs b/c they want to see the best teams and the biggest stars, at least that's what Stern and the NBA believes.
And KG can hardly be considered one of the league's biggest stars anymore, in terms of bringing in TV ratings b/c he's never won a thing.
by Granville Waiters on Apr 28, 2007 12:27 AM CDT up reply actions
lay of bavetta
OT: Looking at it in retrospect,
some would say yes
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
once again
I honestly have no idea how we won.
Gordon woke up in the second half. Combine with Deng and Hinrich and BWall's defense, that was enough.
they won just like they won the other two
awesome job tonight
how good does it feel to say that?
by daaaabulls on Apr 27, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions
3-0 baby.
by blackmage71 on Apr 27, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions
Figure of speech.
Here, I'll even give you the last word
Baron Davis...
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions
though you've worn out your welcome piston fan
WALKER
by vlad001 on Apr 27, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions
God, I want to sweep these fuckers badly
Agree 100%...
The Bulls didn't ever do that during any of their 6 title seasons.
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Foul Shooting
by blackmage71 on Apr 27, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions
YES!!!!!!
by Bullschicago on Apr 27, 2007 9:56 PM CDT reply actions
Awesome 4th - way to go, guys!
We are kind of lucky Miami was so bad from the line (19 misses), but what really pisses me off about that is now we'll have to listen to more "We beat ourselves" talk.
LOL
by NittanyBull on Apr 27, 2007 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
"Dwyane Wade isn't at 100 percent"
ESPN already spinning it....
Still no respect.
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
Thorough Analysis of the Press
B: Someone else lost the job!
The Press are B-holes.
my favourite
I almost wish this one was on TNT
He still wouldn't give the Bulls credit...
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, you're right
But I was so pissed the other day when he wouldn't even talk about their win. What did he say? Something like "Let Kenny talk about that - I want to talk about Dallas-GS"
I met Charles a few years ago...
Maybe he just has something against Chicago.
I can't talk too much shit about him though b/c he really was a good guy and spent a good half-hour or so talking sports with me and a few friends.
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions
If we were fortunate enough to sweep, when would
My guess would be Wednesday...
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a good question
by NittanyBull on Apr 27, 2007 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
They'd probably have to wait . . .
Can't wait
by vlad001 on Apr 27, 2007 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
I'm sure Shaq will say the same thing...
I just don't see how he can come back strong with fresh legs less than 48 hours from now
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
by NittanyBull on Apr 27, 2007 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow that just sucked the life out of them
by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 27, 2007 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
I know one thing...
As much as I hate to say it, don't be surprised to see Flip Saunders use the hack a ben strategy...
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
Why don't we let both teams win the 4th game...
I want to enjoy the biggest Bulls win in 9 years a little before I worry about Detroit.
by Granville Waiters on Apr 27, 2007 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions
If the series occurs, I expect the
I hate to say it.
(Ok, I don't.)
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 27, 2007 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Jim Gray is a prick
by Boney @ Blog a Bull on Apr 27, 2007 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
Kirk looked like
by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 27, 2007 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
Indeed.
by NittanyBull on Apr 27, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN's Rich Bucher is such an expert
pffft. go home.
by vlad001 on Apr 27, 2007 10:22 PM CDT reply actions
Greatest quote, in the history of quotes:
-P. Riley
This is too easy to make fun of
he was pleading with his team
by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 27, 2007 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
yeahhhhhhhhhh
by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 27, 2007 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Bulls in 7!
The Golden State Warriors.
The Chicago Bulls.
My head would explode
I love the talking heads
"Right now, Riley has just got to find a way to win one, get some confidence."
Right - 'cause if they don't win the next, season's over - thanks for the expert analysis, ESPN.
yeahhhhhhhhhh
by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 27, 2007 11:26 PM CDT reply actions
It's the small line up!
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GO BULLS!
The Heat
I really have started to hate the heat more and more. I wonder if the bulls are up by a lot in the fourth quarter if they can activate khryapa and have him beat the shit out of James Posey and Antoine Walker (those damn facial expressions he makes are unbearable).
I also dont understand what was up witht he pick and roll execution tonight. And the bulls should drive to the basket more often and earlier. Nocioni doesn't look too good out there. He was getting schooled by walker at avarious points during the game. It was very sad. Oh and Duhon played a hell of a game...
Too negative, IMO.
I think credit should go to the Bulls for wining on the road. The Heat didn't give the Bulls the game. They took it.
It's not like Miami (and especially Shaq) was really proficient at FT shooting this year and just had an off night. It's a flaw in their team. The Bulls are a better team.
chicagosports.com has ben gordon as game mvp
Kirk and Deng and (recently wallace) have been much more valuable for the last stretch. What does it say about a player when fans immediately get nervous whenever they see him 'dribbling' the basketball.
by Seth @ Blog a Bull on Apr 28, 2007 2:01 AM CDT reply actions
You posted this
by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Apr 28, 2007 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions

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