Game Thread #75: Bulls at Detroit Pistons
[Ben Wallace is out tonight after what I will facetiously guess is a massive hangover. Ya know, I get the same sinus things after a morning session of hurling the previous night's poison out of me. Although I've never been taken to the hospital for it, I've also never gone drinking with the Pistons. On to the preview.]
Mad Respek to James (aka Kidd), but I think he's way off on the significance of tonight's game.
The Pistons have the #1 seed pretty much locked up, they can tolerate a loss tonight. Rasheed Wallace may not play due to hyperextending his finger the night before in Indiana.
The thing that gets me most about the Pistons' attitude is their sense of entitlement, like they're the next great dynasty in the NBA and have won multiple championships. It's annoying, but they have been to the conference finals for 4 straight seasons, which is pretty good.
But should they respect the Bulls more? Maybe, but they certainly don't have to. The Bulls have had a real good season, but the Pistons had a better one. The Bulls are a good team, but the Pistons are better. Are they so much better that the Bulls should be dismissed in a 7-game series? I don't think so, but there's no sense in us whining about the Bulls having entitled respect before the playoffs even begin.
There is no real rivalry yet between these teams. The Bulls are likely seen as an annoyance more than a threat. The Pistons more likely have nightmares over their collapse against Miami last season, or nearly losing a playoff war against LeBron and the Jamesons. I think the Bulls can give them a similar war, and win it...but the first shot isn't tonight, it's next month.
But what I've been referring to is the significance of this game to the Pistons. For the Bulls it's still significant because every game is important to overtake the #2 seed from the Cavs. The Shaq-sized elephant in the room has me nervous of the Bulls facing Miami, and with the Heat now in the drivers seat to take the Southeast Division, the better chance to avoid that 4-5 matchup is to get the #2 seed. (better yet, hope they pass Toronto and get the #3 seed so it doesn't really matter)
So Bulls need to just win, regardless of the opponent. If they do tonight, the Pistons will say they didn't care anyway. Whether that's true doesn't matter, the (re)start of any rivalry can begin in the Playoffs.
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WHAT THE FACK!
Out?
For a game against Detroit?
I have never even heard of a suddenly inflamed sinus.
This is a big game. I want to win the season series for the first time since the Jordan era.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 6:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay...
Obviously the first part isn't true with the Cavs at No. 2. I've also heard the home-court thing isn't true. Can someone explain this, at least once. I promise I'll never ask again.
by tyger1147 on Apr 4, 2007 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
rules change this season
Then 5-8 is by record. Best record still gets home court.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 6:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A division winner is guaranteed a top 4 seed.
As for home court advantage, the team with the better record gets home court advantage, not the higher seed. In the first round, the lower seed could only have the home court advantage in the four-five match-up, because of how the playoffs are structured now.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They say it well
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hm,
Chitown, Matt : 1
Me : 0
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to be a weisenheimer,
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 6:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yer right
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The thing that gets me most about the Pistons...
by Big D on Apr 4, 2007 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that's a close second
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
GO BULLS!!!
by sue369 on Apr 4, 2007 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I always look forward to your signature post
I feel lost and utterly confused without it.
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Skiles grinds down
by Paxson Jackson on Apr 4, 2007 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Thabo's starting.
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure Sweetney ate a little kid
God he's freaking huge.
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 6:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i was at the game
Random Idea: Pistons fans shout sheed whenever rasheed does something. Let's take it a step further
"LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK"
those 16 foot jump shots would be even more of a thing of beauty
by milesgmsu on Apr 6, 2007 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thabo is doing a good job with Prince
by chgobr on Apr 4, 2007 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He can make that shot.
-Tom Dore
by Paxson Jackson on Apr 4, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Thomas out tonight?
by Big D on Apr 4, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Um, is Tyrus in foul trouble?
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He hasn't gotten any minutes yet.
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allowing Webber to dunk is a travesty.
Where is Ty?
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There he is. He has a sinus infection too?
Has the team been hitting the yeyo?
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thomas is in now
by Big D on Apr 4, 2007 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Suck it up Tyrus.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why, why, why
And TT's having some problems. Anyone know what's wrong?
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
someone
Give him a break. He's younger than I am, and I'm a freshman in college.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just showed a close-up of him on Comcast.
I think he is trying to suck it up.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He absolutely looked like crap
by Big D on Apr 4, 2007 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing but props.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The playoff seeding has become critical, which
Previously, Toronto was in the four spot, which was a great match-up for the Bulls. Now Miami is there.
Miami in the first round is tough, especially if Wade gets back.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to kick Delfino square in the face
Bulls not playing well. Too many TO's.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Without
Still, I want my energy players. And I never want to see Michael Sweetney again in my life.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweetney's got to be pushing 300 lbs at this point
by Big D on Apr 4, 2007 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's listed at
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe the scale
No other explanation makes sense.
by cubbybear on Apr 4, 2007 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great moves from Sefolosha!
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You guys see
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
as i read your comment
and gilbert draws like a 5 year old
by milesgmsu on Apr 6, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's unbelievable that they're only down by 1
by Big D on Apr 4, 2007 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thabo has some potential.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you think we need Duhon?
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he'll have to go (or one of the other
We used a Top 15 pick on him. Paxson must have some plans to actually use him down the road.
I don't know. It just seems like a waste to have him sitting on the bench, languishing. He won't get better that way.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting game
by sue369 on Apr 4, 2007 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice run to end the half
Second straight time against Detroit that Gordon was in foul trouble. Maybe they know to attack him with either Billups or Hamilton. Or it's just Ben being dumb?
Can't they give Tyrus a magical B12 shot?
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh, and thabo
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jizzle needs to get his energy drink out
by milesgmsu on Apr 6, 2007 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently Griffin is also out sick
by Big D on Apr 4, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The refs have decided to start the second half by
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the shout out, matt
Mad Repesk goes to the Bulls if they win from all around the league.
And mad respect to the king of all Bulls bloggers, Mr. Blog-a-Bull himself. Really, no one does it better, no matter what Colossus says.
by james@lifeinthecell on Apr 4, 2007 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well....
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather not
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You definitely win
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
man, you got prof. Hubie on ESPN
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For gems like that
by Paxson Jackson on Apr 4, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering limited minutes and illness, Thomas is
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ah, but you forgot to consider
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say
If he keeps playing like he has been over the last 2 weeks, we'll kick ass in the playoffs.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We MUST MUST finish this fourth quarter.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
like they did last time?
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and that's considering
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gordan needs to
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought I saw him knock into
by cubbybear on Apr 4, 2007 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im not sure i wouldnt have done the same
by milesgmsu on Apr 6, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take it back. He's having a better than decent
((Mancrush))
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If he could just add a six to ten footer
He should keep devloping that post game too.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck yeah, Tyrus, mix it up with those
Fuck you Detroit.
WHAT THE FUCK> THERE IS NO WAY TYRUS SHOULD BE OUT.
FUCKING BULLSH*T.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, shit and fuck all you want
-unofficial moderator
by Paxson Jackson on Apr 4, 2007 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry. Mementary explosion of fury.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't like when people
by Paxson Jackson on Apr 4, 2007 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nor does
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hamilton is such a chump
by Paxson Jackson on Apr 4, 2007 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What happened?
by Freethefro on Apr 4, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BS Refs
by SRQman on Apr 4, 2007 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
recap
by Sambossanova on Apr 4, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rip and TT
Basically.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit always was a cocksucking shithole of a
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hamilton
But you've got to like Deng's leadership, trying to settle Thomas down. Good sign for the future.
We've still got a very good chance; Peej in for TT is better than Delfino/Hunter in for Rip.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Avery good chance?
by tyger1147 on Apr 4, 2007 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have major problems
I've been burned far too many times.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No problem.
by tyger1147 on Apr 4, 2007 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention
and
facial hair
Which is eerily similar to another set of facial hair.
by cubbybear on Apr 4, 2007 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might be better that Tyrus is out
by Big D on Apr 4, 2007 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
league should rescind one or both of the t's
by milesgmsu on Apr 6, 2007 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hamilton should get suspended.
And then he stalked Tyrus.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
'stalked'
The T's hurt Rip more anyway since he has like 15 this year.
And nice job by Detroit fans by throwing something at Tyrus in the Tunnel. That's why they live in Detroit.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually I think
by cubbybear on Apr 4, 2007 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isiah Thomas
by Paxson Jackson on Apr 4, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very nice.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad
by Freethefro on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He kept jawing
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am watching the play (and replays) on TIVO.
That was nothing more than a blatant attempt at typical Detroit intimidation.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate to even ask. What did the ESPN d-bags
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They were largely with us
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They actually called the Piston fan who threw
It went like: "..And some moron had the audacity to throw something at Thomas."
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe Marc said
of course, the Palace was the site of the Brawl, so he has a point.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Mike Tirico
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
by Chalkwhite on Apr 5, 2007 3:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny how that only seems to happen in Detroit
by Big D on Apr 4, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone threw a quarter
by milesgmsu on Apr 6, 2007 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
on a lighter note
by Freethefro on Apr 4, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's good to know
We can't, of course, win if he's missing all his shots, but I think Hinrich is probably a better barometer of the team than Gordon.
I also got the distinct feeling that the Pistons didn't give a shit about this game.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am somewhat concerned about his inconsistency,
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know what you mean.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I usually don't buy the "statement game"
by Big D on Apr 4, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ANDRE BARRETT'S MY FAVORITE PLAYER
We're watching the future of the Bulls at play right now.
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We humiliated this Detroit team in ther own
They had all of their starters this game.
We were missing Ben Wallace. Tyrus was sick. Gordon played like crap and was in foul trouble.
What is the Pistons' excuse this time?
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hamilton's a bitch.
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A walking, stanky Detroit labia.
Almost as much as Cleveland.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Round of applause
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Excitement...
I don't know what a "typical Detroit intimidation" attempt is, but we'll have to take your word on it 1958ChiTown. And I'm sure there aren't parts of ChiTown that aren't shithole parts either... That comment was totally unnecessary.
It's a basketball game dude, relax... it's a REGULAR season basketball game. Your boys still will have a worse record than the Pistons after tonight's game. You may win the season series and even though #1 seed is still within grasp, I don't think the Pistons will give up the #1 seed in the east.
by Boney on Apr 4, 2007 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon
Let us be.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boney, you suck.
And honestly. You're from Detroit. God have mercy on your soul.
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure
by Paxson Jackson on Apr 4, 2007 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, dude. Detroit is a cosmopolitan metropolis.
In fact, like Chicago, Detroit is the running for the Olympics. The White Trash Olympics.
It features events like "Airbrushing the Camaro" and "Wifebeater Accessorization" and "White Flight 200 Meters"
The Bulls just humiliated the Pistons in their building. You were one Weber push off from being swept.
And Hamilton is a pussy.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's sad
by Petor on Apr 5, 2007 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schadenfreud update
by Freethefro on Apr 4, 2007 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
woo! Thanks for the update Freethefro
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not bitching at you
On another note, I know your boys are short handed and such... but do you think 42 minutes from Hinrich is a little bit of overkill considering that your boys were up 20+ points in the 4th quarter? You don't think resting PJ Brown, Luol Deng and Hinrich is key to the ultimate success of this team? 38,39, and 42 minutes respectively.
I'm sorry if that last line of questioning didn't contain more curse words and remarks about how "shitty" I think Chicago....
by Boney on Apr 4, 2007 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just saying
But I am not of the opinion that the city itself in either a hell pit or a walking genital.
And I don't mind Hinrich's minutes. He was the only one of our best three (Gordon and Deng) who was having any kind of a night.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boner -
by Paxson Jackson on Apr 4, 2007 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha!
I was hoping Ben Gordon would come in and rain some threes and get the lead to 40. And maybe in Detroit tradition set some cars on fire on his way out ;-p
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
skiles does have a problem
by bullshooter on Apr 5, 2007 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, don't you think that it's a little overkill
But the fact that you're on a Chicago Bulls blog instead of your own respective team makes me wonder how comfortable you are with the Pistons.
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep telling yourself its just the regular season.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hinrich is a gym rat you can't tire him out
Petty funny someone from Detroit trying to bitch about Chicago.
by boerwinkle on Apr 4, 2007 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well actually
But I'm not worried about the minutes tonight. Hell it'll help the ol' stats, I'm sure Kirk appreciates it.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
please....
by milesgmsu on Apr 6, 2007 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knicks lose to Philly - life is good!!!
by chgobr on Apr 4, 2007 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How about this news
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-trailblazers-aldridge&prov=ap&type=lgns
by boerwinkle on Apr 4, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW
But I feel bad for the kid. He was doing well.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I was saying too.
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
by Freethefro on Apr 4, 2007 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hamilton
Players stepped up when they had to tonight. T-Time and Thabo both made their minutes count. Good game for our team.
Hope they can carry this momentum over to Friday nights game.
by sue369 on Apr 4, 2007 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've said it all along by the way...
I'm glad Detroit picked up Sheed in '04, they never would have won the title. However I don't like how they picked up Webber this year, even though he's helped them, just because it seems like they're trying to be like the late 90's Lakers by picking up names and getting older.
I wouldn't be surprised if the Bulls went on a run during the playoffs, it always seems like 1 team from the east does and they usually are the team that makes the finals.
Don't shit on Detroit though, they're 2 wins from their 6th consecutive 50+ win season. They've had a great run, and if Billups doesn't leave this off-season I see them having another 50 win season next year (so long as the nucleus stays... ok maybe get rid of Hamilton).
by Boney on Apr 4, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can respect their success
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My aunt
I haven't taken it out of the bag.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if ya really dont want it
by milesgmsu on Apr 6, 2007 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only one
Our other rook needs some love.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude, he had a great night.
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
RE: Isiah Thomas commends my sportsmanship
I was simply saying from a common sense or a "rest" standpoint. You're up by 20, why continue to run Hinrich out there for 40+ minutes? I don't care that they did, I'm trying to interject some real basketball questions in here rather than coming up with reasons why Hamilton "stalked" Tyrus Thomas.
Richard Hamilton is the weakest player on the Pistons team. He may be their leading scorer, but he's the easiest of the starting 5 to replace. He gets hit in the face on a screen or something and he feels it was a cheapshot so the on the insuing(ensuing?) possessions he feels the need to get up in the guy's face and start shit... everyone knows it, he sucks and I wish DET would get rid of him.
I'm not here ridiculing the Bulls, just simply adding to the quality of the board, that's all.
by Boney on Apr 4, 2007 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2nd seed
by Paxson Jackson on Apr 4, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh?
by bullshooter on Apr 5, 2007 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to understand
Sorry.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chalkwhite, I've just developed a man-crush
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You've made up my mind
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The first round playoff situation is not good
I think we can beat Miami, but if Wade comes back it will be tough.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My comfort level with my boys
I will keep telling myself it's a regular season game. I've given props to the Bulls all season (including tonight) yet some of you donkeys seem to think I'm attacking you.
I'm not from Detroit, I wasn't taking shots at the town of Chicago... all I asked was why someone would get so pumped up over a regular season game as to make fun of Detroit even though we all know the Pistons don't actually play in Detroit, but in a suburb of Detroit. that's all...
by Boney on Apr 4, 2007 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
like a special lady
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
more of a reason to despise the team
my girl is a diehard pistons fan and i still despise the pistons....
respect...but not admiration
by milesgmsu on Apr 6, 2007 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Despise the Pistons...
Besides, what fun would it be making fun of the bulls on a pistons' site? (I'm kidding 1958ChiTown, don't refer to me as women's genitalia)
by Boney on Apr 4, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the difference between Michael Jackson
One rapes little children and one sucks at basketball.
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To no one in particular...
by tyger1147 on Apr 4, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, well, that's certainly better.
Understood.
by 1958ChiTown on Apr 4, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does NBA.COM have the Bulls in 3rd?
by chgobr on Apr 4, 2007 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
probably just the 'pure' standings
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the Bulls trade someone to get Nocioni?
by tyger1147 on Apr 4, 2007 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no he was a FA
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it's possible at this point, as the
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, I totally misread your post.
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did read it...
Is Sue still around? I'd like to ask her opinion about the Hawkeye basketball situation.
by tyger1147 on Apr 4, 2007 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not Sue
by KT on Apr 4, 2007 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Tyger
by sue369 on Apr 5, 2007 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rumor
by Paxson Jackson on Apr 4, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know
http://bothteamsplayedhard.net/
scroll down to #1.
goosebumps
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It is so unfair that I had to miss this game!
by wjb1492 on Apr 4, 2007 10:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't really an
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL - well, maybe I'll record it then
by wjb1492 on Apr 4, 2007 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was an entertaining game.
I'm also a big Thabo fan, and he got to start, so that kept me watching for the whole game. He played good D tonight.
And watching the Pistons slowly get routed never really gets old for me.
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Apr 4, 2007 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know what you mean
Personal taste.
by Chalkwhite on Apr 4, 2007 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but the only thing I have before noon
by wjb1492 on Apr 4, 2007 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wjb
by sue369 on Apr 5, 2007 8:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was at the game
by milesgmsu on Apr 6, 2007 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just looking at ESPN's daily leaders thing
Rasheed Wallace was the top guy for Detroit, but still a little below his season average. Flip Murray, Carlos Delfino and Lindsey Hunter were the only Detroit guys who played better than their average, and even that wasn't by much.
http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/dailyleaders?gameId=270404008&date=20070404
by wjb1492 on Apr 4, 2007 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just saw the 3-D commercial with Kobe again,
by NittanyBull on Apr 4, 2007 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
has to be a contract thing
by milesgmsu on Apr 6, 2007 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i forgot to mention
by milesgmsu on Apr 6, 2007 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just finished watching the game
by bullshooter on Apr 4, 2007 11:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad that Thabo got some burn
Sounds like a great win. Didn't get to watch because I was on a plane.
by paxson43 on Apr 5, 2007 12:41 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he did score 11
by milesgmsu on Apr 6, 2007 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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