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PLAYOFF Game Thread: Bulls vs. Heat Game 4

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I may have too much confidence in a Bulls sweep today. But I figure...the Heat are washed up, old, and probably don't even want to make an extra trip to Chicago. I did enjoy hearing in some places that this team has too much 'pride' to go down easily. What pride? They coasted the whole regular season and seem perfectly content with their rings.

Hopefully half of the players take off their shoes and leave them at midcourt to signify retirement at the end of this one.

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If the Bulls do sweep . .
When would the Detroit series start?
The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 29, 2007 11:41 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard on TNT yesterday
that regardless of what the Bulls do the series doesn't start until next weekend. I have no idea if that's accurate info though.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sunday
because of the stupid tv schedule, the series won't start until Sunday (I believe)

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If the series starts on Sunday, do you
know what the schedule would be?

Sunday Tuesday Friday Sunday?

Or Sunday Wednesday Saturday Monday?

Or something else?

Maybe it is just impossible to know.

If the Bulls sweep today, will the league announce the schedule? Or will they wait until all first round series are complete to even announce the schedule?

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is so lame
A week off for both teams?

Is that so ESPN can hype up the Wallace to Detroit story over and over again until it's the whole world's mind?

The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 29, 2007 11:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think (think) that the NBA
attempts to coordinate all of the series so that no particular branch of any bracket (east or west) is substantially ahead of or behind the others.

They want all second round series to start at the same point and the conference finals to start at the same time.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would put money on...
Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, Sunday... only because it's the marquee matchup in the East.

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is so
exciting. My stomach is in knots and I am nervous. I hope their day off yesterday has them refreshed and ready to go.

GO BULLS!!!

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 11:43 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Bulls...
get the sweep.  I despise the Heat

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 11:46 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pre game Prediction
Bulls lose by 7 today, close out series in chicago game 5

by DannyRange on Apr 29, 2007 11:50 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

awesome
i'll make sure to record that in the prediction log. If you're right, you're right!

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i can imagine the bulls sweeping
and payton and zo upstaging the event by actually takingoff their shoes and leaving them at half court....assholes

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 11:52 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it'd be ok
if Zo also dropped dead after doing so.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and in an ironic twist
no one wants that F*ers organs

side note: anyone know if yo can donate organs after you die if u received those organs form soemone else....like a double transplant

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I predict...
the Bulls blocking five straight shots by Shaq at close range to defensively preserve the win at the last second.  Deja vu.
My girlfriend would rather be with Kirk Hinrich.

by defensive indifference on Apr 29, 2007 11:59 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

am i a pop culture moron?
but whats the derivation of the term baby bulls...i just think it has to be more clever than simple alliteration

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 12:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It was back when
Tyson and Eddy were playing here as rookies, the team was very young and everybody thought of the second coming of the twin towers....

by spider from split on Apr 29, 2007 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please No
Kirk!
The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 29, 2007 12:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn. No injuries. Please.
That would be about the worst thing to come out of this game.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 12:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like he just got kneed in the nut/stomach
region by Shaq's giant knee.

Then he hit the stanchion.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW
i'm sure the refs are on Miami's side today

by DannyRange on Apr 29, 2007 12:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We've
weathered the initial storm
The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 29, 2007 12:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

On another subject
i like Yi Jianlian too.  I was talking about him this time last year

by DannyRange on Apr 29, 2007 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love how Hubie gushes about the Bulls
Nice to see no Bavetta out there as well.
In Pax we Trust!

by Jobu on Apr 29, 2007 12:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bavetta..
I saw the highlight from the 98 Finals where Jordan made the shot to win the series... clearly Bavetta allowed Jordan to push off on Bryon Russell, clearly a no-call

by Boney on Apr 30, 2007 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so true....
we tied the game without a true TO....i love these guys

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 12:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was just thinking that, too.
I'm really attached to this team - it's hard to imagine any significant changes, at least anything that screws with the core guys.
"We're in trouble if we lose at home. If we lose at home, you come back and talk to me and I'll tell you: 'You know what? We're in trouble.'" Alonzon Mourning

by wjb1492 on Apr 29, 2007 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Other than Shaq, I really think this
Heat team will quit if we put a major run on them in the first half.

Posey and Walker and Williams and Haslem don't want to struggle and fight back. They're ready for summer vacation.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 12:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gary Payton?
How is "Isotoner" going to help the Heat?
In Pax we Trust!

by Jobu on Apr 29, 2007 12:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SHIT!
malik is coming in....skiles is getting desparate

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 12:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can handle Malik for a few minutes
Especially when Mourning is in the game instead of Shaq
In Pax we Trust!

by Jobu on Apr 29, 2007 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes he can get hot
and start knocking down jumpers.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FOul trouble.
We really can't afford to lose BWall.

His defense has been crucial in the fourth quarter of these games.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 12:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate how DWade yells..
when he feels he got hit on his shot.  I know a lot of guys do it, but it's still annoying.  It's almost like Wade invented it.

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And I love...
how Hinrich keeps doing it anyway.  Haha.

by defensive indifference on Apr 29, 2007 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I realize...
Hinrich's not even in the game right now though.

by defensive indifference on Apr 29, 2007 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

First play was just a great block by Haslem.
Second one looked like a foul, though they didn't replay it.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's a conspiracy!
they aren't calling much for the Heat either.

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We ain't gettin shit called
The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 29, 2007 12:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

For a guy that promotes organ donation
Zo doesn't really show much sportsmanship :)

by daaaabulls on Apr 29, 2007 12:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I almost boycotted the NBA this season...
but that's only because there was a rumor that DET was going to try and lure Zo away from MIA after they lost Ben Wallace

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could've done without that
Damn you CryBaby Walker
In Pax we Trust!

by Jobu on Apr 29, 2007 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fuckin walker
besides that last three.....for as shitty as we played we're right there...

i like how the bench is getting up for almost every shot.....team's really comin together

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's unbelievable
that the heat have antoine and po-z on the same team.

"no one enjoys the moment like antoine"... it's because he so rarely makes a meaningful basket tirico.  jesus.

by daaaabulls on Apr 29, 2007 12:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know about you...
but that lead singer chick from the pussycat dolls is pretty cute.  definitely hotter than Hubie Brown

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well there goes my theory
that all mpistons like it up the rump

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

um, weird
why is the Malik-Noc no-rebound frontcourt in the game. Is this November?

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 12:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

also
the whole Noc experience evens out if he hits 80% of his threes. which he's done, so credit to him. :-)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

where the hell has malik come from?
not that i want him out there, but it just seems like he came out of nowhere... hadn't seen him in ages.

by daaaabulls on Apr 29, 2007 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Defense was pretty weak that quarter.
Wade was getting free in the lane far too often.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 12:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

du-du butter
It's amazing how much of a difference hinrich makes since he can guard wade by himself. With Duhon everybody helps and it opens up shooters.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's kinda funny
to see them celebrate so much. They're trying from the bottom of their hearts. LOL.

Thank God we won't have to see this team again anytime soon. I'm so sick of the Heat.

The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 29, 2007 12:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Skiles altered his use of TT.
Usually, TT comes in at the end of the first. This time, Malik came in.

Could be because of Ben's foul trouble.

Could be because Skiles lost faith in TT as a result of his last performance.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

a lot of fans came dressed as empty seats..
jesus, those miami fans really do suck

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's time for both teams to actually play ball...
instead of seeing who can draw the most charges... jesus christ, this series has been almost as bad as watching an ACC game

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

there's the call you wanted...
clearly he started calling a block, but then waved it off

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats three funny jokes
piston....

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But was it a charge?
It was illegal contact with an elbow to the face.

by defensive indifference on Apr 29, 2007 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's true.
If that's the call, the circle doesn't matter.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know how
when you see over-the-hill past stars, you can see some semblance of why they were once considered good... what's the deal with antoine walker.  just looks god awful out there... how was he ever an all-star... just an ugly game.

by daaaabulls on Apr 29, 2007 12:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn it, Sef!
We are playing like dog crap on offense.

Damn, it's ugly right now.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 12:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

jesus christ..
Mike Krzyzewski is going to show this game as an example of how to draw charges in his summer camps...  PLAY BASKETBALL... seriously, even the most die hard Bulls fan can't be happy with all the flops/charges

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Drawing charges is a part of playing defense.
If you establish position and get to a spot first, you have a right to stand your ground.

It's a big part of playing defense.

It's not like these guys are flopping on light contact. They are getting hammered.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I understand
I don't want to piss Matt or all the other Noc lovers off... but it seems like all of the foreign players tend to "flop" more than others.  I realize it's a big part of playing defense, but I have never seen so many guys hit the floor.  I would say on the Bulls, Noc and Duhon are the biggest offenders.

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO!
I don't think you should lump Matt in with the Noce lovers!

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Noc...
I gained a lot of respect for Noc last year in the playoffs...  I don't know what I was thinking...

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Um, when it's the Bulls getting the calls
I'll take those charges all day long.  Whatever it takes.
In Pax we Trust!

by Jobu on Apr 29, 2007 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Incredible that they guys are only hitting .321
If the shots start dropping closer to average, Miami is toast.  I really think this is the best they can play against the Bulls at this point, and they can't pull away.
"We're in trouble if we lose at home. If we lose at home, you come back and talk to me and I'll tell you: 'You know what? We're in trouble.'" Alonzon Mourning

by wjb1492 on Apr 29, 2007 12:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

More air for the ball...
after all these bricks today

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS
THIS FLOPPING IS RIDICULOUS

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

walker needs to retire
i hate how he always puts on some melodramatic performance after every shot, miss, foul, etc.

by daaaabulls on Apr 29, 2007 12:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a nice move by Sef, but he has to finish.
As poorly as we are playing on offense, it is amazing we are this close.

If we could start hitting jumpers, we might pull away.

Losing Ben to his third foul hurts.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 12:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ive heard it before
but why the fuck did the heat retire jordans jersey....i know it was some move by riley but anyone have the scoop

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 12:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sign of respect..
that's all I think

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i just remember him saying
that he thought the whole league should retire the number for what mj contributed.  no one else took.  i respect it though :)

ironic that the only retired jersey in miami is a bulls one?

by daaaabulls on Apr 29, 2007 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i dont buy that
jordan was the GOAT but he didnt do anyhting socially monuamnetal like robinson....the only thing i could see was that jordan, in conjucntion with bird and magic made the league what it is

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he did bring the game to new heights
plus the NHL retired Gretzky's jersey league wide.
-Jeeves Sweet Home Sports

by jeeves on Apr 29, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

boney
i dont hear you bitching about faking a foul ont he shot....perhaps its a move utilized by your beloved hamilton every single shot

or maybe you dont nlike the upfake....perhaps because billupps does that every move....

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is it utilized every shot?
or just the ones where the guy is in his face and he's trying to draw a foul?  I don't like when Billups goes up for a shot and kicks his legs and waves his arms around like he just got hit by a bus...

you know what else I don't like though?  how Hinrich wasn't thrown out of the game when he threw his mouthpiece in the crowd the other night...  to be fair, Udonis was ejected for throwing his mouthpiece on the ground last year..

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i dont like that bilupps and rip
made the ASG but im not bitching on NEED4SHEED

by the way i love BGs mom.....i read somewhere that ben's family is jamaican (as the sideline announcer just said it) and his mom has a ocol meld between jamaican and english accent...

finally ben sounds like his mothers child voice wise

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're preaching to the choir bro...
I don't think they should have made the all-star team either.  I don't think Rip brings anything more to the table than Ben Gordon does offensively...  an argument could be made for Billups tho, since he's top 3 point guard probably in the game right now.

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta Clarify Something
Haslem threw his mouthpiece AT THE REF last year.  It was one of the the top three dumbest moves I've ever seen in a sports game.

That said, Hinrich probably should have been ejected, but it wasn't in the same league as Haslem.

by Craig Hodges Explosion 3000 on Apr 29, 2007 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

key difference: identity of the ref
Haslem's mouthpiece throw was in the neighborhood of Joe Crawford, the ref w/ the shortest fuse in the NBA.  He throws routinely people out for much less.

by nelson on Apr 29, 2007 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, just woke up.
I can't believe I missed the first quarter. I suck.
PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL
That's the first genuinely nice comment I've had at BaB. Thanks =)
PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha, doubt that
but i'll take it.  i also respect anyone that wakes up around 2pm.  i dragged myself out of bed here in vegas at 10... missed our horrible start.

by daaaabulls on Apr 29, 2007 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sign of good things to come
witht hat shot of peejs

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 12:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

heat pa announcer is Michael Baiamonte
can anyone figure out his home address

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 12:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I f'ing
hate him. Has to be the most annoying person in the world.
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 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't take that damn lead
why oh why?
The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 29, 2007 1:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm scurred
that Skiles has put Malik ahead of Tyrus in the rotation.

Maybe he feels there's no need to take on the 'risk' of playing Tyrus, just stay close and they'll run away in the 2nd half.

But they'll need Tyrus against the Pistons.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 1:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think...
Detroit is worried about Tyrus :)

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not?
He punked them in the last two regular season games.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Pistons went 4-0 versus Orlando
in the regular season.

They went 1-3 versus the Bulls. And they BARELY won that one.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh..
I thought we were talking individuals?  

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess what I was saying is that
Tyrus's play led to two Detroit losses, while Howard's play never lead to a loss.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tyrus' play...
Let me first say, I think Tyrus Thomas is a beast.  With that being said, if we're talking about "barely winning", then 1 of the games you're referencing CHI BARELY beat DET (83-81), in a game which Richard Hamilton didn't even play, and I know this is a shocker, but DET had 3 Ts.

The last game in DET was an absolute embarrassing performance by DET, but if we're talking about BARELY winning, then 1 of the 2 dominating performances was BARELY winning.

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amir..
you'll regret mocking Amir when he's dunking over your boy here soon.

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a feeling
we'll all regret having you around for a whole series.

Anyway, the Pistons aren't 'scared' of Tyrus because they aren't scared of anybody. They look at their twelve straight championships and feel the arrogance flowing through them.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you were arrogant too in the 90's
Detroit has been the arguably the best team in the Eastern Conference for the last 4 if not 5 years.

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agree. Said same above.
Malik is getting abused on defense.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how have the heat only shot 8
well now 9 shots

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 1:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, great steal from Hinrich
PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 1:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHY IS MALIK IN THE GAME?
He can't play defense.  What did Tyrus do to draw Skiles' ire?  This is the first game all series Malik has got significant playing time, and not coincidentally, the Heat are scoring at will on the inside.

by PGHcager on Apr 29, 2007 1:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

dammit
noch and ben missing ft's....coulda had the lead....whatever ill settle be down 1......no buzer beaters....lord knows we've had enough this series..

for as bad as we've played, we're right in there. I think we win today

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What a stupid, stupid focking play.
Who was that who went for the steal?

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not too mad
only down 4 in a game Miami is desperate to win.
The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 29, 2007 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

if they want to win at all
I stick by my 'early vacation' theory.

Pretty awful half by the Bulls and they're down 4. They just need to give the Heat a reason to roll over and die, and they'll oblige.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

did wade just say
we're making all our shots??  oh dwayne, just you wait.

by daaaabulls on Apr 29, 2007 1:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was hilarious
Yep, Dwayne, Bulls are only in it because of their incredibly hot .355 shooting.  That 8 for 24 from the 2nd quarter was just incredible.  Hope the Bulls don't go cold or anything.
"We're in trouble if we lose at home. If we lose at home, you come back and talk to me and I'll tell you: 'You know what? We're in trouble.'" Alonzon Mourning

by wjb1492 on Apr 29, 2007 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I never comment during games...
...but Malik Allen is freaking killing me.  The man was responsible for about 10 Miami points.  Tyrus has no played.  WTF?  I know Mourning is, like, really big and stuff, but this is unacceptable.  Even when he's wide open, he can't drain the shot.  I'd like to see zero minutes from Malik in the second half.
Deng 4 MVP, 2008!

by corey williams corey benjamin on Apr 29, 2007 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ten points for zo and the team was outrebounded
I'm placing all the blame of this half on Malik (or Skiles, I guess).

Hopefully they stay out of foul trouble so Skiles doesn't have to make many more rotation decisions

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Deng
said Grant Hill was his favorite player to watch before MJ...kinda corrected himself saying both but still...come on Lu
The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 29, 2007 1:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it is strange
You'd think everyone likes watching Pippen more than those bums.

by Paxson Jackson on Apr 29, 2007 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought it was weird how ABC pimped the
Top 5 thing - said something about how we were really going to enjoy it, don't miss it - and while I love Lu, it wasn't like he said anything other than listing the 5 guys.
"We're in trouble if we lose at home. If we lose at home, you come back and talk to me and I'll tell you: 'You know what? We're in trouble.'" Alonzon Mourning

by wjb1492 on Apr 29, 2007 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they're always dumb
it's basically a commercial, so I wasn't expecting much.

I DO like the new Wade/Barkley commercial though. "sexxyyy"

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CHI has MIA right where they want them...
to 1958ChiTown and Matt, it's not use trying get me worked up... I hope CHI does win, that way if DET goes to the ECF, hopefully they would have earned some respect back that they lost for whatever reason...

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 1:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am not trying to rile you up.
I am being very civil.

I look forward to the Bulls-Pistons series.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I expect some heated debates next round..
between 1958 and myself.

and Matt?  It's Boney, or Danny.. not Boner

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You bring shame to the great name
of Danny. I can only speak for myself, but do you really have to lay the "I'm a pistons fan" thick over here? You know alot of basketball, but jeeze, enough of that Detroit shit
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I only bring the Detroit stuff...
because they have what you want, and right now it kills you.  I try not to say a lot about Detroit unless it's brought out of me by Mattyboy and 1958ChiTown (and sometimes NittanyBull and that guy GMSU or something).

It'll be a good eastern conference semis, whoever wins should make it to the Finals.

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa, hold the phone.
There's nothing that Detroit has that I would want the Bulls squad to have right now. Nothing at all.

I agree with you, though, that it's going to be a good EC semifinal, and that the winner of this matchup will make the Finals.

"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha I feel bad
you're a civil chap, Boney, but I like the 'boner' line from PaxJax all too much.

I do regret that the series will start so late because we'll get a whole week of both teams trying not to 'rile up their opponents' and then making up bulletin board material anyway. Remember when Hinrich said they could beat the Heat? OH MY that sure got them angry

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who cares about respect?
I'll hate the Pistons a little less if the writers covering them stop applying "dynasty" to the team. Ugh.

by Paxson Jackson on Apr 29, 2007 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like the dynasty thing either...
but I haven't heard anyone calling them a dynasty.  Even though they have been one of the best teams in the NBA for the last 5 years (including this year).

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I ran across it
from a few different Detroit writers and bloggers. I'm sure they will be named and shamed before the next round.

by Paxson Jackson on Apr 29, 2007 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why shamed?
Detroit is not going to be embarrassed by CHI next round

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The "dynasty" definition changers
not the Pistons.

by Paxson Jackson on Apr 29, 2007 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Tyrus...........
Where are you?????

by Squirrley on Apr 29, 2007 1:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if he did something to piss Skiles off?
I know he played terribly in the last game, but I doubt three minutes would be enough to earn him a DNP.

Is he hurt?

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I shocked
A Skiles-Phile like yourself isn't keen to his rotation habits.

by Paxson Jackson on Apr 29, 2007 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am not taking the bait.
I am out of the debating business here on BaB.

Just enjoying the game with fellow fans.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It isn't debate
You've expressed your total agreement with his rotational ways, I figured you would be pleased with the quick-put-a-veteran-in-there-that-should-fix-it theory Skiles abides by almost all the time.

by Paxson Jackson on Apr 29, 2007 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where is he?
Has anyone even seen him on the bench? Hope he's not ill. Hopefully we'll see him in the second half.
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 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He
is on the bench, I saw him cheering....Maybe he'll appear in the 2nd half.

by Squirrley on Apr 29, 2007 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need a much
better second half from the Bulls. Make it happen guys.
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 1:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TT
They definitely need to stop playing Malik. If TT makes mistakes, fine. But they need to give him a shot. Thabo made some mistakes but Skiles left him in there and he did OK.

by jai on Apr 29, 2007 1:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I want to see TT
throw down a dunk on Alonzo like my boy Tayshaun did last year... it caused Alonzo to get angry and shove Tay...  to see Tyrus dunk on Alonzo and have him jump up and down would be wonderful

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously don't think Ben, Kirk and Noc
will go a collective 6/23 in the 2nd half.  Time to pull away, boys.
"We're in trouble if we lose at home. If we lose at home, you come back and talk to me and I'll tell you: 'You know what? We're in trouble.'" Alonzon Mourning

by wjb1492 on Apr 29, 2007 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Post-presence? The Bulls have BROWN!
DUHH! Nice back-up on Posey.
PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 1:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on, Bulls.
You are squandering an opportunity here.

This team wants to go away.

If you can't hit the J, take it to the rim.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hubie maybe you dont know
but your allowed to hit the body with a clean block....see every heat block this series

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 1:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why Du over Thabo right now?
I like the 3 that Du hit, but come on! Let's see Thabo again.

by jai on Apr 29, 2007 1:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lu!
I dig it

by jai on Apr 29, 2007 1:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES
and i love what tirico is saying and kirk calpping on the sideline.....

with that foul and dengs shot im thinking thats the game.....push up the lead withstand the heats final push in the fourth and we can take  out the brooms

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 1:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how is that a foul on duh
wade is giving him a stiffarm the whole time

damn you star treatment!

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 1:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha
Nice one. I still chuckle whenever you reference the Dukie as Duh
PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on. Make a run.
This is where you can kill them.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 1:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Du!
So close.

If we can put up a 5, 6, 7 point run, this Heat team will go to sleep.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 1:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Duhon didn't kill 'em
Made two threes, very nice. Plus the Heat didn't really go to Wade for the time Duhon was on there, the only damage was picking up a foul on Duh (nice nickname)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 1:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and yes
that was the worst compliment ever. but f'real, Duh played well in that stretch. If you hit threes it makes up for a lot (see Noc)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chapuu
PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 2:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.
Seems to confirm what TNT said yesterday.

Now, the key question for me is when will games three and four be?

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably Friday and Sunday
I'd imagine they'd want it to be one of the ABC games.

by Big D on Apr 29, 2007 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

get wallace out of there
give him a rest and when they make the final run wiht shaq u put him in

i like the continual slams at the heat with their banner and their rings

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 2:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How in God's name is it not a foul when
Payton is slapping at Gordon on the perimeter?

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thats what he used to do back in the day
when he was the glove and before handchecking was called

and how was that now a foul for deng....or haslem

stupid basketball gods didnt reward us on that

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BEN!

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn it.
Come on!

One damn run!

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

on the kapono three
Noc spent the previous ten seconds running around guarding nobody. Although this time when he called timeout, Skiles didn't scream at him. but he could've :-)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 29, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i hate that ridiculous quote from shaq
regarding his FT shooting.  "i make them when they matter" ?????

by daaaabulls on Apr 29, 2007 2:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Doubt he'll be saying that any more.
"We're in trouble if we lose at home. If we lose at home, you come back and talk to me and I'll tell you: 'You know what? We're in trouble.'" Alonzon Mourning

by wjb1492 on Apr 29, 2007 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn, BG.
TO and then a clear path foul.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 2:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what a great shot of Zo
talking to himself right there.  probably practicing his lines for his next TNT Heartland promo

by daaaabulls on Apr 29, 2007 2:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HOT FREAKING DENG!!
PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AND 1
Wade scared of getting hurt by fouling Deng hard?
-Jeeves Sweet Home Sports

by jeeves on Apr 29, 2007 2:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh wow, Kapono
should just exit the court with that brick he just made.
PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 2:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH MY!!!
im flipping out right now!
The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 29, 2007 2:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this is killing me
My heart is beating furiously. Can't believe a few minutes ago they let Ben G get hammered like that without a foul.

by jai on Apr 29, 2007 2:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OH MY!!!
im flipping out right now!
The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 29, 2007 2:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PLEASE MIKE
shaq and wade arent immune from critcism  they've sucked as much as anyone

NICE BLOCK KIRK

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

get
wallace out of there

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 2:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gotta love big ben running away
i love that guy

by daaaabulls on Apr 29, 2007 2:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Question
Can  you just intentionally foul someone upcourt if someone else is on a breakaway for a layup?
-Jeeves Sweet Home Sports

by jeeves on Apr 29, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
I was wondering how that wasn't a ClearPath foul.

by bleargh on Apr 29, 2007 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

7 FTs in a row for 60 million
worth every damn penny

by daaaabulls on Apr 29, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow
FUCK YOU RILEY!

by Big D on Apr 29, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BEN WALLACE
WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?! oh my god, I can't stop laughing.

AND HINRICH WITH THE STEAL!!!

PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NA NA NA NA
HEY HEY HEY, GOODBYE

by Big D on Apr 29, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

With All Due Respect
That is the worst broom, ever.

Bring on the Pissed-ons!

by Craig Hodges Explosion 3000 on Apr 29, 2007 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL
You have no lies in you.
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!!!!!!
Bye Bye Miami!!!!!

by Granville Waiters on Apr 29, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I love it!!!!!
How long have we waited for this!!! This is awesome!!

by jai on Apr 29, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Game 4 MVP = BEN WALLACE
Can't say enough about Big Ben.

Bring on Detroit!!

by jai on Apr 29, 2007 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe we are going to SWEEP!
I picked BUlls in five because I thought Miami would at least win ONE game.

But no, this wasa complete ass-whipping.

I don't even feel like we played that well in games three and four. We can improve. And we sill killed them.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is... is Wade crying?
PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Please!!!
More close-ups of Walker pouting!!!  I love it!
In Pax we Trust!

by Jobu on Apr 29, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He wasn't pouting
that's the normal look on his face
-Jeeves Sweet Home Sports

by jeeves on Apr 29, 2007 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BRING ON DETROIT!!!!!!
Bulls in six.

We're a better team than the Pistons.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this must be what it feels like to be a father
watching these guys grow up together and do this.....im literally jumping for joy

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ESPN replaying the Game at 3am Eastern
Set those DVRs and Tivos!

by Granville Waiters on Apr 29, 2007 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

LOVE this team!
Love Ben knocking down free throws

Love Kirk with the tight D even when his offensive game was off today

Love BG shaking off the hard fouls and hitting free throws

Love Lu hitting that outside shot every time Miami started to make a move

Love PJ playing big minutes and making them count

Love the bench stepping up - Noc and Du hitting 3s

Even love Scottie in his not-white shirt

"We're in trouble if we lose at home. If we lose at home, you come back and talk to me and I'll tell you: 'You know what? We're in trouble.'" Alonzon Mourning

by wjb1492 on Apr 29, 2007 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ditto
to everything she said.
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 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of Scottie
I also love his wife! :)
In Pax we Trust!

by Jobu on Apr 29, 2007 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bye Bye MIAMI
Bye Bye Shaq
Bye Bye D-Wade
Bye Bye Posey
Bye Bye White Shirts

The BULLS are back!!!

by kinglerxst on Apr 29, 2007 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

THANKS GOD!!
I'm loving life right now!!!!!!

FUCK YES!!

Congrats everyone.

No matter what anyone says, this team has grown up and the Ben Wallace signing was legit, so for anyone how says otherwise, suck it!

The only Yi Jianlian fan here

by Option27 on Apr 29, 2007 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOHOO!
What a great weekend for Chicago sports fans!

by shawndgoldman on Apr 29, 2007 2:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Will they announce the Bulls-Pistons schedule now?
Or will they wait until the other series are over to even announce the schedule?

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 2:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BABY BULLS NO MORE!!!
They are still our babies but man have these guys grown up???  The way they have been closing out games this series has been outstanding!!!  We have waited for this since 1998 but this is just the begginning Bulls fans!  I cant say enough about Big Ben today, those free throws he hit down the stetch were unbelieveable!!!  Congrats to the players and lets enjoy this one!!!  Bring on the Pistons!!!

by babybulls on Apr 29, 2007 2:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so even sweeping the bulls
sports talk radio priority will be
  1. bears draft
  2. cubs
  3. bears schedule next year
  4. movies out this week
  5. bears general talk
  6. white sox
  7. tank johnson
  8. bulls
  9. Blackhawks

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's why
...we have Blog A Bull.
Deng 4 MVP, 2008!

by corey williams corey benjamin on Apr 29, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way are the Blackhawks 108,863
They come in around 250,000, right behind Mike North's dog.

by Big D on Apr 29, 2007 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You forgot
one Bear category - Lance Briggs.

And Man, Riley's making me like him.  He is gracious in defeat.

by KT on Apr 29, 2007 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i know
but then i remmeber who he was

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sad...
but so painfully true.
Yo Skiles! More Tyrus and Thabo please!

by SouthSideIrish on Apr 29, 2007 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I CANNOT WAIT FOR DETROIT!!!!!
The Bulls should have a lot of confidence going into that series!

by Squirrley on Apr 29, 2007 2:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ben wallace with his first career sweep
and this post game interview about his FTs is insulting

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 2:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pax don't read
this because I know you are boycotting CSN.

At 4:30 p.m. CSN is having a Bulls post game show. I'm sure they will talk to the players and coaches. Mark, Norm and Kendall usually do a pretty good job with these shows.

How freaking cool was Big Ben down the stretch hitting his free throw? That was huge for him. This series was definitely a team effort. I*love* this team.

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 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

if nayone wants to record that
and put it on youtube for those of us outside of chicagoland.....................

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know how
to record but I don't know how to put it on youtube. Sorry.
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 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can see...
...why Miami has to cover the seats with white sheets in addition to everyone wearing white.  That way when everyone leaves, it's not as obvious.  What a butt-whoopin'.  Bulls played pretty badly in the first half, but I think we were all confident at halftime, knowing Shaq would get tired.

I love the karmic retribution for Riley.  He's the the man who popularized "thugging" up the game in the 90s (the Pistons invented it, but Riley popularized it).  He's got Shaq on his team - who always complained about teams applying Hack-a-Shaq.  It's a strategy that shows no respect for the game of basketball.  Riley goes out and does the same thing, and it bites him right on his wrinkled ass.  What a cowardly way to defend your title.

No reason to talk about Detroit yet.  We've got a week so bask in this for a bit, folks.

Deng 4 MVP, 2008!

by corey williams corey benjamin on Apr 29, 2007 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Picture
OUTSTANDING espn.com nba front page pic:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/index

In Pax we Trust!

by Jobu on Apr 29, 2007 2:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

RE: Picture
Does anyone have the skill to post that here?  
In Pax we Trust!

by Jobu on Apr 29, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Jimslam on Apr 29, 2007 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome
Thanks!
In Pax we Trust!

by Jobu on Apr 29, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha
hahahahaha. Oh man, this is nice.
PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No
You got "Skiled"
From Champs to Chumps!

by Goostafer on Apr 29, 2007 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Glove's statline
18 minutes, 0-0 FGM-A, 3 Rebounds, 2 TOs, 1 PF

The overweight woman is clearing her throat right about now.

PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

of the heats 42 losses this season
1/6th came at our hands

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't like to rub things in,
but I hope the haterz who blew up the comment boxes after the New Jersey loss feel ashamed of themselves right now.

More importantly, I hope the Bulls are fresh after the week off. They really took a physical beating in this series.

by Paxson Jackson on Apr 29, 2007 2:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn't flame the NJ game thread,
but I did think that the Bulls would lose in 7.

My oh my, how wrong was I?

PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The primary effect of the NJ loss is having to
face Detroit on the road in second round, rather than the ECF.

Still, I think we can beat Detroit.

I am tempted to say Bulls in five, but I'll go with Bulls in six.

by 1958ChiTown on Apr 29, 2007 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you should go Bulls in 5
that way when you're down 2-0 going back to CHI you'll be wrong already ;)

by Boney on Apr 29, 2007 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do we really get a week off?
That would be very helpful considering some of those hits.  

by Freethefro on Apr 29, 2007 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ack
excuse the we.

by Freethefro on Apr 29, 2007 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What do you mean?
I got beat up pretty good this series.  I need to take the next five days off, soak in some tubs of ice, get some full body acupuncture, and try to remember to stretch.  I've been working 16 hour days and commenting only in haiku for a friggin' week.
For the remainder of this series, I will post only in haiku. Hibachi!

by preverbal on Apr 29, 2007 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahem . . .
Like the hummingbird
in autumn when the blooms fade --
this shit's getting old.
For the remainder of this series, I will post only in haiku. Hibachi!

by preverbal on Apr 29, 2007 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm shamed
I'm one of those fans who felt neglected by the Bulls after they blew the New Jersey game.  Sadly, I posted my thoughts in the darkest hours following that game.  

I won't say the same negative things about Detroit, except to say that they're an excellent team and should pose a real challenge to the Bulls.

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

by Jimslam on Apr 29, 2007 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Accurate display of the quality they have
at ESPN
PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Want to bet
the Bulls still get no respect in this next series either?
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 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm looking forward to preverbals' poetic take
This would be mine:

The Heat's center said,
"I make free throws when they count."
"0" for seven, Shaq?

"We're in trouble if we lose at home. If we lose at home, you come back and talk to me and I'll tell you: 'You know what? We're in trouble.'" Alonzon Mourning

by wjb1492 on Apr 29, 2007 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm really happy
FlaBull got to see the sweep. He will probably have a few good stories to tell.
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 3:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ty Sue
Just got on the highway heading home. Whew what a game.

WOW what a great way to end the series. Big Ben came through so clutch. The Bulls took over in the last part of the game and sealed the deal to make it sweet.

The bulls had a good showing and the Heat fans were terrible as expected. Real fun playing around with brooms.

You want a story I gotcha a story.

My dad and I go down to the tunnel where the Bulls players leave the court. We got pics of Gordon, TT, Thabo and others. Then we chilled for a minute or 2 more and Scottie Pippen came down and i got a pic of him and my dad got a high-5 from him. So sweeet.

by SRQman on Apr 29, 2007 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope you aren't posting
while you're driving!

Great to see Scottie at the game.  

by KT on Apr 29, 2007 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah I am on the computer
while my dad drives home.

Seeing Scottie was so sweet and seeing the Bulls sweep was amazing.

by SRQman on Apr 29, 2007 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pics?

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pics will be on tomorow
Cord is at home. How do you post them onto a post?

by SRQman on Apr 29, 2007 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think...
you have to upload them to a pic site like photobucket.com or tinypic.com.  Then, use HTML to link to it in your post like this:

<img src="http://www.photobucket.com/blahblahblah">

where the URL part is the URL for your pic, of course.

by Craig Hodges Explosion 3000 on Apr 29, 2007 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

gotcha
ok thanks I will post them tomorrow after physical therapy. (LAST TIME THANK GOD!)

by SRQman on Apr 29, 2007 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way
That's so cool. Damn, I'm jealous
PLAYOFF TIME. LETS GO CHICAGO!

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

From the TV
it looked like there were more than a few empty seats.

Glad you had a good time and got some pics.

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 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes
There were a bunch of empty seats and most of the people didn't show up until middle of the first or half-time.

by SRQman on Apr 29, 2007 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I saw you
when Ben Wallace was leaving via the tunnel.  Was it you in the stands near the top of the tunnel?  This was pure fun!!

by chgobr on Apr 29, 2007 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
I was wearing a Gordon Jersey (red) with a green shirt underneath and my dad was next to me wearing a Wallace jersey (red) with his green shirt underneath.

by SRQman on Apr 29, 2007 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah you did
I am wearing the black Bulls hat with my head to the camera. Thats my dad to the right in the Wallace jersey. How did you get this? That is awesome.

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

This is unbelievable
I did see you and having a picture of it is unbelievable.  This is a blog-a-bull moment.  Matt - this is a great story.

Flabull - You will never forget this game.  

by chgobr on Apr 29, 2007 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweep
That is how you close a game.

Come on Detroit!!!

by blackmage71 on Apr 29, 2007 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The CSN postgame
show is on now 4 p.m. The Sox game must have ended earlier than expected.
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 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice
Thanks for the heads up!  
In Pax we Trust!

by Jobu on Apr 29, 2007 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Red Flag alert:
Nash had 15 assists in the half. He has 17 right now with 9:22 in the 3rd.
"They beat us. They beat us, period." - Pat Riley

by NittanyBull on Apr 29, 2007 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

anology?
nash is to assists as hinrich is to annoying defense?????? (someone give a hinrich fan something to smile at, cuz hinrich only scored 6 points, and had 4 assists)
im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Apr 29, 2007 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kirk played
great D for most of the game. This was only one game and considering he watched most of the first game from the bench he still had a good series. It's not always how many points he has.
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 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tell That To The Gordon Lovers
I'm looking at you matt
im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Apr 29, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by piccolomair on Apr 29, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heat can go cry themselves to sleep
I love seeing Antoine's pouting face.  This sweep has been ridiculously satisfying.

by Bullschicago on Apr 29, 2007 4:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Expert picks are obvious
Pistons in 6. Pistons in 6. Pistons in 5. Pistons in 7.

All those "Heat in 6" predictions still make me laugh. No one is taking the Bulls seriously, and they have to beat Detroit to finally get respect. Winning both the road games is pretty realistic, considering the Bulls own the Pistons and have finally discovered how to step it up.

by vlad001 on Apr 29, 2007 6:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

whoa.....thing doesnt start for at least
144 hours

but ill be happy with splitting hte opening salvo

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is going to be fun
Kirk vs. Rip/Billups
Luol vs. Prince
B Wallace vs. R Wallace

And, if we're lucky, we can see Tyrus dunk on Rip Hamilton to silence Rip's motor mouth.

by jai on Apr 29, 2007 6:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone been watching TNT since 7pm?
I flipped it on at 7:15 and they were talking about Suns-Lakers.  Must've talked about the Bulls at the top of their pregame show.

Wish I could've heard Barkely's take on the sweep.

by Granville Waiters on Apr 29, 2007 6:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Bulls-Heat was first up
CB actually acknowledged that the Bulls were the better, more athletic team in this series, but both he and Kenny picked the Pistons in the next round.  (They do have a point about the match-ups being different, but it would just be so nice to hear "the experts" give a little more credit to the Bulls - it's all about the Heat, and how old they are, and how this was the worst possible match-up.)

Anyway, they did their whole "gone fishing" thing and all - sorry you missed it.

"We're in trouble if we lose at home. If we lose at home, you come back and talk to me and I'll tell you: 'You know what? We're in trouble.'" Alonzon Mourning

by wjb1492 on Apr 29, 2007 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the Bulls
could sweep the Pistons and still not get respect from some people.
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 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bark
Barkley was his superb self in that segment.  First he was late getting to the set and Kenny and Ernie asked, "Where the hell were you?"  Barkley goes, "I was watching 'The Bad Boys'."  (the smith/lawrence movie as it was on TNT before the show began).  They had some good cracks about his Fave 5/Wade commercials, too.

They probably spent more time on the Heat than on the Bulls, but that's to be expected as they're the defending champs and their season is over.  Bulls hav at least two more weeks of ball to play (hopefully more!).

The Gone Fishing photo was pretty sweet.  Kenny, Shaq, and Wade holding a fish with Crocket, Tubbs, and Tony Montana in the back of the boat.  Castro was floating in the ocean.

Deng 4 MVP, 2008!

by corey williams corey benjamin on Apr 29, 2007 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a surprise
That they talk more about Heat than Bulls. I mean go to espn.com and its a pic of Shaq and Wade not the Bulls.

by SRQman on Apr 29, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cb still sucks
he didnt do his tossing out the heats media guide; and still talked all about wade

by milesgmsu on Apr 29, 2007 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know...
it seems like he has his share of insightful commentary.  For example, when he remarked that Baron Davis probably got kicked out of the Mavs game on purpose because his knees were rusty.  On the opposite end of the spectrum, you have someone like Joe Morgan who doesn't ever provide his opinion on anything, even when it's asked, even though that's his freaking job.

When CB rips on teams, I think it's partly tongue in cheek.  And, I love hearing him remind us every other night that MJ was the best player ever.

But, maybe I'm wrong--everyone else on this blog seems to hate Barkley.

by Craig Hodges Explosion 3000 on Apr 29, 2007 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs