Game 3 aftermath

Hell Yeah!

The end of this game was a thing of beauty. I can't wait for Sunday!

Yo Skiles! More Tyrus and Thabo please!

by SouthSideIrish @ Blog a Bull on Apr 28, 2007 12:17 AM CDT reply actions

Springtime

Red petals reaching,
the flower blooms in the heat.
Watch the Bulls blossom.

For the remainder of this series, I will post only in haiku. Hibachi!

by preverbal on Apr 28, 2007 12:19 AM CDT reply actions

Superb, preverbial!

You have earned an A.

by Freethefro on Apr 28, 2007 7:09 AM CDT up reply actions

unbelievable

I truly enjoyed watching this game unfold and watching the toughness these bulls exhibited down the stretch.

FYI: this blogger does not take kindly to criticism and will dismantle your retort by way of my remarkable mental acuity, which is unrivaled at blogabull.

by NocChapu on Apr 28, 2007 12:32 AM CDT reply actions

da bulls

what does shaq have to say now? Riley is getting pretty creative. This is a very nice win, wow. k

by tomcat on Apr 28, 2007 12:33 AM CDT reply actions

"I've been swept 5 times before...

...it's never a sweep until the brooms come out."

by Granville Waiters on Apr 28, 2007 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions

Riley says

"We let them win. Always had a soft spot for Dukies."

LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by cubbybear on Apr 28, 2007 3:54 AM CDT up reply actions

What a fantastic

win for the Bulls. When we were down by 11 I just had a feeling they would come back. I love this team!!!

I want them to win on Sunday but the Bulls fans have been so supportive I would like to see them win the series at home. The UC would be bonkers.

Love the picture Matt. I noticed how they talked to each other so much tonight.

Can't wait for Sunday.

www.tradeduhon.com

by sue369 on Apr 28, 2007 12:47 AM CDT reply actions

pic

credit to JoeJoe for finding the pic.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 28, 2007 12:50 AM CDT up reply actions

I'd rather them have more rest and

The UC would rock for a Pistons showdown.

LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by cubbybear on Apr 28, 2007 3:55 AM CDT up reply actions

i tend to agree

especially given that I have tix to game 5; but never ever root against the team; the fans will appreciate a sweep; or a win at home...but you always wanna finish off ateam asap

by milesgmsu on Apr 28, 2007 8:52 AM CDT up reply actions

Finish them off Sunday!

Nothing better than beating them on their home court.

And I will be there.

by SRQman on Apr 28, 2007 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions

thanks bud!

Thats captain chunk!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 28, 2007 12:58 AM CDT reply actions

Thanks joejoe.

www.tradeduhon.com

by sue369 on Apr 28, 2007 1:00 AM CDT up reply actions

Oh Sue! Duhon played well tonight! His stats don't show it but he did play a big part in this win. There was a point though when Nocioni was getting on my nerves with his complaining about getting hit in the eye and Kirk had to coax him to get his head right. I was screaming at the TV when Nocioni was whining under Miami's basket after that Run they had. He did have a nice block on Wade also. I still love Nocioni but he scared me tonight.

Thats captain chunk!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 28, 2007 1:09 AM CDT reply actions

OK joejoe

I'll change it just for you. Noch really got on my nerves last night too. I can't stand it when he whines.

www.tradeduhon.com

by sue369 on Apr 28, 2007 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions

chicagosports.com has ben gordon as game mvp

did they even watch the f** game? a night off and he'd still get 40% of the votes. Just because Ben and 'star' are synonymous because the announcers need one player to cling to, our fans are eating this sh* up...

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 2:07 AM CDT reply actions

He was the most crucial guy in the 4th

Noone but him seemed to really want the ball as much. I don't worry when he dribbles, I worry when he passes. But I love to watch him shoot.

Good Game All around. Also proves the whole Fro-Rows debate is really unimportant.

LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by cubbybear on Apr 28, 2007 3:58 AM CDT up reply actions

Oh man...

what a downer of a comment.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Apr 28, 2007 8:17 AM CDT up reply actions

I just voted for Gordon

He's at 45.3% right now. Yummy.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Apr 28, 2007 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm going to vote for him too

I hope Ben and 'star' are now synonymous, to be honest. Ate it and it's good.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 28, 2007 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions

This series

is looking like a coming out party for our young guys of Hinrich, Gordon and Deng.

Mostly Deng and Gordon, I believe they both have played spectacular.

by SRQman on Apr 28, 2007 10:14 AM CDT up reply actions

Hinrich

I agree Deng has been super solid throughtout and Gordon so key in 2nd, but don't discount Kirk. Hinrich kept them in game with scoring in 1st half and made Wade work all night which is so key.

The fact that the Bulls don't double Wade and Shaq that much totally throws Miami off. Teams with players such as Wade/Shaq win because those players get doubled and it makes it easier for everyone ... Bulls don't double, Miami can't score as they aren't used to playing 5 man ball.

by NY Chicago Fan on Apr 28, 2007 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions

I agree

that Hinrich has been great and crucial to our victories just in Game 1, he was basically not a factor. I think though for us to go far we need all 3 of them to play well and keep it up. The thing is when one is not playing well one and/or the other 2 are picking up the pace for the one not doing well.

by SRQman on Apr 28, 2007 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions

Just voted for Gordon

He was the man last night and our "closer." Give him the ball, clear out of the way, and let him take it to the rack. Either he makes it, or he gets to the line. That's what the stars do in the playoffs, right? And how about the punishment BG took last night? I was getting a little worried there for a while.

Also of note, have you guys seen that (I know it's only through 3 games) Deng & Gordon are 4th and 6th, respectively, in ppg in the playoffs?

FlaBull - good call on the Bulls being able to play the Heat straight up. If/when we win this series, Wallace will be worth every penny.

In Pax we Trust!

by Jobu on Apr 28, 2007 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions

Wallace

is doing very well this series also.

The Bulls do well against the Heat because we can take down their stars with 1on1 (like someone above said) and we are so quick on the offensive side that we get so many open shots.

Gordon especially seems to just roll passed the defender and be open at the top of the key.

I hope they get the sweep on Sunday because then we can move on and I will be there.

by SRQman on Apr 28, 2007 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions

I don't want to be a downer

but Gordon wasn't the mvp last night. I could go into reasons why, but the point is why argue this, the Bulls don't seem to worry about it, why should we. They are an ensemble cast and carry each other so it's kind of ironic that we worry about who the "mvp" was...

by bullshooter on Apr 28, 2007 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions

It's a stupid poll

The biggest downer was the Seth dude whining about the 'team' not being an option or something. Gordon deserves credit, as does everyone else on the team. I don't see a problem with labeling the guy a 'star'. I've been pushing for that the whole season. I don't think anyone is voting or commenting on it as if it's important.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Apr 28, 2007 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions

love Bulls forever

Bulls go !
love U forever

ps: I am Chinese in Beijing

love Jordan forever

by Yi on Apr 28, 2007 5:28 AM CDT reply actions

Welcome, Yi

by Freethefro on Apr 28, 2007 7:10 AM CDT up reply actions

Hello dere

Welcome - what do you think of Yi Jianlian?

by chgobr on Apr 28, 2007 8:06 AM CDT up reply actions

this feels like

when the bulls finally got over the hump against the pistons back in 90-91, but it's only the first round

and yet matt is correct, i am feeling some serious pride for this team...like watching a child grow up

what a great comeback, what poise...ugh, i raced 250 miles to get home to watch it, and they didn't disappoint

Sweet Home Sports

by james@lifeinthecell on Apr 28, 2007 6:09 AM CDT reply actions

Nice jinx.

Obama 2008 Obama 2012

by Colossus @ Blog a Bull on Apr 28, 2007 8:20 AM CDT reply actions

you mean like your sig?

by bullshooter on Apr 28, 2007 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions

Good one

by Craig Hodges Explosion 3000 on Apr 28, 2007 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Depends on how you read it.

I could be saying he wins in 2008 and runs for re-election in 2012, loses in 2008 and runs again in 2012, or drops out of the 2008 race and runs again in 2012.

Obama 2008 Obama 2012

by Colossus @ Blog a Bull on Apr 28, 2007 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions

I have waited and hoped for 9 years

this team could blossom and be a legitimate contender. There were painful times where I would get mad at myself for just "hoping" again. Last night Paxson's vision and implementation was a rousing success. On top of everything this team's future looks bright as we are young with a top ten draft pick.

I thought Kirk really stepped up last night. Deng is a beautiful sight to behold and BG was huge in the fourth quarter. Noc hit the 3 to get us started and took the crucial charge at the end of the game.

I know this is corney but I love this blog. I get a better feel for a game reading the blog than reading the newspapers. Plus this is the best place to find information about the Bulls than anyplace I know. Finally and maybe most important it is a great place to get my feelings out to others who understand.

One more win and on to Detroit!

by chgobr on Apr 28, 2007 8:39 AM CDT reply actions

I really don't want to think about the draft...

...right now! Seriously, I don't want to. But I do. I can't wait until the Knicks have a representative at the lottery show to get that No. 1/No. 2 pick... And can't wait for the Bulls marching all the way to the conference finals... just to get one of the best players in the draft.

Wow. Last night got a Bulls win, a Cubs win and a Yankees loss... it was a good evening.

by tyger1147 on Apr 28, 2007 9:00 AM CDT reply actions

I have the same problem

Even watching the relative dominance last night and realizing this Bulls team has a real chance to make it to the Finals this year, I couldn't stop thinking about how great this team can be NEXT year. Reminding myself that Deng is only 22 and I'm sure Paxson will make some useful off-season moves, I'm struck by how great the potential is for this team is they improve as much in the next 12 months as they've improved in the last 12 months.

-- Pat Riley is about to fail the "ultimate, ultimate, ultimate test".

by Jimslam on Apr 28, 2007 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions

The Draft

If Bulls are top three
Oden, Durant, or Horford.
Otherwise, Hawes works.

For the remainder of this series, I will post only in haiku. Hibachi!

by preverbal on Apr 28, 2007 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions

In my humble opinion

A lot of players that could be available will work--Yi, Hibbert, Hawes...maybe even Noah. That's why this draft is so awesome.

by Craig Hodges Explosion 3000 on Apr 28, 2007 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Have you ever seen Hawes

play?

Thats captain chunk!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 28, 2007 11:05 AM CDT reply actions

Nope

I wanna know more about him. Anyone who has watched him have an opinion on him?

I have seen Greg Oden play a lot, Yi Jianlian on NBATV and Roy Hibbert around 5 games.

by SRQman on Apr 28, 2007 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions

I watched about a dozen of his games this year

Offensively he has every skill in the book. Can score with either hand, range out to 18 ft, and I've even seen him run off screens, catch, and shoot like a guard. He's also a great passer. He'll rebound his position and hustle defensively, but won't be great in either area.

Some obvious think he's just another stiff, but I think his skills fit in perfectly into the Bulls offense. He can post some, play pick and pop, and find Deng on his cuts. He could develop and get stronger while sharing the five with Wallace during the next three seasons. I'm interested in how he tests out athletically and how his workouts go.

by Scotter on Apr 28, 2007 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Dare I Say...

The next PJ Brown?

by Craig Hodges Explosion 3000 on Apr 28, 2007 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Tiago Splitter

is the next pj brown not hawes...

by Sambossanova on Apr 28, 2007 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Jeez...

It seems I've been hearing about Tiago Splitter being a sleeper draft pick since the late 90's...

by bpa on Apr 28, 2007 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Or this one was the fun thing to mock last night

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Thats captain chunk!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 28, 2007 11:07 AM CDT reply actions

or the fact that the Miami

crowd was doing the wave down by 7 with 2 minutes to go.

Thats captain chunk!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 28, 2007 11:08 AM CDT reply actions

RE: Wave

Ok, good call. That was downright retarded. And late in the game?

In Pax we Trust!

by Jobu on Apr 28, 2007 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions

The wave was pathetic

by chgobr on Apr 28, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions

How's this for off-topic

Can the Nets beat the Cavs? If anyone has seen them this playoffs, they look as sharp as anyone.

by Craig Hodges Explosion 3000 on Apr 28, 2007 12:16 PM CDT reply actions

I love all of the positive media attention

the Bulls are garnering today, but it makes me a bit nervous.

We still have to close out this series, which I think we will. I want to do it on Sunday. No life for the Heat.

But even then, we've only advanced out of the first round. While that is an important milestone for the franchise (and its stated goal for the season), it isn't particularly impressive in objective terms.

I don't want the playoff run to end and I don't think it has to, so long as the Bulls maintain their focus. I think we can beat the Pistons. I think we're a better team and a tough match-up for them (especially if Tyrus can contribute in that series).

While no one in their right mind would call this season is a disappointment if we lose in the second round, we do have an opportunity to go further and it would be a shame to waste it. You never know when such opportunities will come around again.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 28, 2007 12:19 PM CDT reply actions

I'd say

Their next goal should be to win an away game in the Detroit series.

The next goal would be to win the series.

Next goal, win the Conference Championships.

Next, win the Finals.

In between these goals, I don't see much to take away.

I still remember the steady progression that Jordan's Bulls had to make before they were on top. As strange as it sounds, I'd rather do better incrementally each year than get to the Conf. Finals one year and lose in the second round the next. It's deflating.

by Craig Hodges Explosion 3000 on Apr 28, 2007 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions

The non-Chicago media

(which I guess includes those negative Nellies at the Sun Times) are eating a lot of crow right now. I love to read all their praises, then jump over and look at their pre-series predictions of Heat in 6.

Anyway, I don't worry about the Bulls just because the media has done a 180, because it sounds like most of the big Heat guys (especially Shaq) aren't changing their arrogant attitude, and I don't think they'll get the win Sunday unless they can admit the Bulls have been the better team all season and have played better this series.

by wjb1492 on Apr 28, 2007 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions

who would wana draft

Bradey Quin anyways?

Thats captain chunk!

by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Apr 28, 2007 1:11 PM CDT reply actions

Cleveland

PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 28, 2007 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Cleveland wanted him

really badly.

by SRQman on Apr 28, 2007 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Wooo

On my way to Miami going down I75. Should be there in a couple hours.

LETS GO BULLS Go for the SWEEP!

by SRQman on Apr 28, 2007 3:36 PM CDT reply actions

and when you return

we need a complete report on the whole thing.

by KT on Apr 28, 2007 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions

Enjoy the game.

Did you take your broom with you? Are you brave enough to wear Bulls apperal?

My team has no "super star". It has players who have desire, determination and heart making them a "super team". GO BULLS!!!

by sue369 on Apr 28, 2007 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Me and my dad

will both be wearing Bulls apparel but we did not bring a broom. I wanted to but we thought it might be better.

by SRQman on Apr 28, 2007 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Heh, he better be.

I'm headed to the Eagles game this year when the Bears come into Lincoln Financial

PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 28, 2007 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow dude

I am going to say I hope you don't die there. I go to Bucs games since i live near Tampa and I went to the Eagles vs Bucs. Cops had to come up to the section next to us and tazer and throw out like 12 Eagle fans. It was quite an experience.

by SRQman on Apr 28, 2007 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions

LOL

It's amazing how accurate you are with that statement : "Cops had to come up to the section next to us and tazer and throw out like 12 Eagle fans."

Eagles fans are the most obnoxious fans I've ever met in my life. Even though I'll be with mostly Eagle fans, I won't be surprised if I'm involved in a scuffle or two.

PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 28, 2007 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions

It was the craziest thing ever

They were throwing drinks 15 rows down, throwing food, cursing.

On the way out one guy stole the money from a dude that plays the Saxophone outside the Bucs stadium. Then some Bucs fans jumped him. Then an Eagle fan and a buc fan walking back into the car started fighting. It was the craziest thing ever.

The only fight i have been in was a Red Sox fan at a Devil Rays game came up and threw a punch at me cuz of my cowbell.

by SRQman on Apr 28, 2007 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions

I'll be looking for you!

by chgobr on Apr 28, 2007 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Just passed the Hotel

"White Hot" get out my face. Bulls gonna take over that place tomorow.

by SRQman on Apr 28, 2007 6:19 PM CDT reply actions

and by hotel

I mean Arena, which is right by my hotel

by SRQman on Apr 28, 2007 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Are you staying at he Marriott?

by chgobr on Apr 28, 2007 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes

Just got back from exploring. Got the occasional Fuck the Bulls or Bulls suck. Good fun

by SRQman on Apr 28, 2007 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Psh,

There's no such thing as Heat fans. Kind of like Lakers fans(I've only met one true Laker fan in my life). Heat fans are trendy. Once they start losing, the "White Hot Heat" will turn into "White patch heat."

PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 3:17 AM CDT up reply actions

You've met

Jack Nicholson? ;-)

My team has no "super star". It has players who have desire, determination and heart making them a "super team". GO BULLS!!!

by sue369 on Apr 29, 2007 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions

Fuckin A

I just got back from Coachella and watched the tape after avoiding all scores...and WOW! I can't explain how happy I am right now.

Tears wont even tell ya whats going on inside this body.

The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 29, 2007 11:08 AM CDT reply actions

You went to Coachella?

That's awesome. I went to that once when I use to live in California, it was freakin' awesome.

PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Yeah

Coachella is a great time every year but this year was different just cause them Bulls were on so it was bittersweet knowing I was missing the game. But the tape was worth it once I got back.

The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 30, 2007 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Did you ask

Paul Banks if he really wrote a song about Kirk Hinrich?

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Apr 30, 2007 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions

LOL

Nah, although I walked past him many times. Interpol are complete shit to me. I went for acts not on any main stage. Most of the main acts were shitty this year. Coachella is my favorite time of year cause I get to be introduced to many celebs from my friends.

The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 30, 2007 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions

So you're saying

you weren't crowd surfing during the 'big' RATM reunion? ;)

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on Apr 30, 2007 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions

Ha

Nah...I left Saturday night.

I'd only wanna see Rage if I was still in high school. Zack is a great dude and I wish them the best but they just don't do it for me anymore.

The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 30, 2007 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions

It hit the internets,

and you can understand the wurdz this time. It really might be the Hinrich Maneuver. It almost makes me want to like Interpol for the first time since I thought Precipitate wasn't half bad. Banks, Carlos D., and the boys could have gone without the Gang of Four meets something Rick Rubin pulled out of the garbage, but that's why people don't pay for music anymore.

by Paxson Jackson @ Blog a Bull on May 1, 2007 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions