Open Game Thread #41: Bulls vs Indiana Pacers
Luol's out. Duh's still out. So it'll be a stretched-out guard/wing group. I'm also not quite sure we have a coach.
Nocioni will start at the 3, and I'd like Thabo getting some minutes sliding over to the 3 after Noc starts the game 0-5 from the field and Gordon checks in.
What I like less is Tyrus as Noc's backup, as although it's always pleasing to a depressed Bulls fan like myself to see him play, I feel Tyrus' best position is the 4. (where he can use his athleticism to an advantage, not just to be competent). If Boylan really wants to go nutty, play Tyrus and Khryapa together, with Tyrus playing the 3 on defense and the 4 on offense, keeping Veektor on the outside where he can dazzle us with his passing wizardry. There's also Nichols and (ugh) Griffin, but if it gets to that point I'd rather watch a misused (or just not ideally used) Tyrus.
Main strategic worry for this game, as pointed out by Mike McGraw, is defending the 3-point line. In case you haven't noticed, the Bulls are awful at defending the long ball (and not so hot at stopping penetration either, hmmm), and their offense sucks so it's hard to make up the quick deficits a hot-shooting Pacer team (with the freedom of not having to incorporate Jermaine O'Neal) could force.
The end of this month's schedule is favorable, but this Bulls team needs to beat its record win-streak of the season (2 games) for me to even worry about such things. And speaking of apathy: if you're not like me, who already got suckered into buying tickets (not for tonight's game though), but still a sucker enough to want to see the Bulls live, discounts can be had!
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Are they going to give me a refund for
Yeah, um, I didn't think so.
I understand the motivation, but that irks me.
by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 5:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I feel your pain.
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 6:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bulls are so depressing right now
by lwinston300 on Jan 23, 2008 6:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Are the Indiana Pacers
by tomes521 on Jan 23, 2008 6:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wonder what the
by sue369 on Jan 23, 2008 7:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You never no
by eross226 on Jan 23, 2008 7:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bringing Smith off the bench.
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 7:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
sour grapes?
BTW I remember all the skepticism on this blog about the Celts. It just goes to show: the NBA is still a player's league, and it's still about talent; it's still a team sport--neither Allen, KG, or Pierce won anything before, but together they're great.
Anyway, I wish the Bulls would take the opportunity to make some bold moves. 1) convert BG to pg over the winter, 2) trade Hinrich while his value is still high. 3) trade Ben W to some team looking to make a finals run this year and needing to beef up their bigs (I know, salary issues).
by reggie00 on Jan 23, 2008 7:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus starting.
by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
woo hoo
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gordon is out as well?
This is really a prelude to a trade, right? Ok, maybe not.
Right now, they are playing that "Where ... Happens" commercial on the jumbotron.
Chicago Bulls: Where 10 Points a Quarter Happens
by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
is shit the word after Where?
by KT on Jan 23, 2008 7:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this is TT's breakout game
by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 7:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
let's hope so
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
It sounds like
by TMD on Jan 23, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
3 mins to tip...
by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 7:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Is there anyone injured for the Pacers tonight?
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The guy that
by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
doesn't want to meet up with Tyrus
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How to stop the 3 point barrage
Bulls have a real problem stopping dribble penetration from top of the key. And once we see someone drop down to help, that leaves his man wide open for a kick out three. That's what zone defense does best, forcing players to take alot of long jump shots. But this is ok, because I guarantee they would have a better change of getting a hand in someone's face if they were regulated to guarding their designated "zone" as oppose to their usual desperate lung from 8 feet away.
Side not: I fucking hate seeing that little gangster Jamaal Tinsley kill us every time, so how about we try playing some zone tonight!
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 7:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You big liars...
by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They did list him as starting.
by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey - it was on CC too...
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They listed TT as a starter
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TT musta punched Boylan
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
they'll vote on the suspension
by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 7:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Smith has two fouls.
by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like
by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hinrich made the three
by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thabo looks on tonight
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bulls are trying to establish BW's inside game
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Smith with 2 fouls already
ugh.
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noah is snapping down those rebounds.
by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
kirk
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
as a huge hinrich fan i must say
by piccolomair on Jan 23, 2008 7:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just made a 3!!
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gray and Thomas
by BoxingHideout on Jan 23, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I don't think gray is going to get any burn
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The way I think
by BoxingHideout on Jan 23, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gray would be too slow.
by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
by Rusty LaRue on Jan 23, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't mind seeing what noah
by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 7:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get to watch the game
by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Red just said
Great!!
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This better not be a night that sees no TT
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
can we put BW
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
thank you
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good - sit the corpse down
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What do you mean..
by piccolomair on Jan 23, 2008 8:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thabo still playing too hesitant
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I like this line up
Thabo
TT
Noc
Kirk
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i love this lineup
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How do they look?
by TMD on Jan 23, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, those looked like two post
But Rusty told me it was a fact (Fact!) that he had no post moves and no footwork.
by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 8:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he learned them in practice
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we talking bout practice
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
by Rusty LaRue on Jan 23, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Is there anyone who wouldn't rather....
by BoxingHideout on Jan 23, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nope
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Keep this lineup Jimmy
by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
soft call
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thabo split a double team
Tyrus is in and already grabbed a rebound.
And Griff comes in for Hinrich...things were going so well too. :(
by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
isiah thomas??
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LOL
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 8:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I did like Stacey
Red isChicago's NEW Harry Carey...I vote yes.
by Lt.Dan on Jan 23, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
haha
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Even if we lose I like watching the young guys
by chgobr on Jan 23, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Big Ben's seats
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
As bad as the Bulls are
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dunlevey might be okay
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nice stuffing
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
damn I wish this game was on national TV
by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Griffin forced a walk.
by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey everybody!
Man, the A-Train sure moves a lot faster than the A-Drain.
by marionette on Jan 23, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It IS a freeview this week
And in case this game goes south -
The NFL network is showing SB XX with da bearsss...
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not sure I like the AG post offense play sets...
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
especially
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That lineup entertained me
They looked good.
by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nice block by TT
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wish they'd do something better for him on off.
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They said TT
by marionette on Jan 23, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Get Wallace out of there
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Get Wallace out of there
Wallace is sooo slow...
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Every time I see Jeff Foster
by marionette on Jan 23, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thabo playing really well
Noah's looked great.
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who do you guys think will
by gobulls1124 on Jan 23, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We seem so much better with Noah in vs the corpse
by chgobr on Jan 23, 2008 8:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if BW realizes how slow he looks
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How are they doing?
by TMD on Jan 23, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thabo is our leading scorer
by philosoball on Jan 23, 2008 8:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Noah miss that last shot
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Noah's also showing
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He finally has a chance to play like
by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 8:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much the entire lead
by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great first half.
sigh the dreaded third quarter coming up.
by sue369 on Jan 23, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We'll find out soon
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm afraid that Pacers threes
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm afraid that Pacers threes
ugh..
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ummmm 2 already :-(
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And there's another one....
6 straight points for the pacers and a shot clock violation for the Bulls to start the 3rd....
BENCH BEN WALLACE!
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We have to finish strong.
It is such a plesure to watch TT,Noah and Thabo same time.
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just showed the Bulls doing their team rally yell
That looked wrong.
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OMG
by SRQman on Jan 23, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Joe Smith cannot guard
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He can't get back to cover him in transition
by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 8:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
bulls come out of the time out
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
why does Noc take those off-balance 3's?
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Too many jumpshots
He brings zero interior offense.
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Stacy talking about the Bulls lack of energy
And he's right - the grandpas are doing NOTHING on defense.
And the Pacers just hit yet ANOTHER 3 to bring the lead down to 6.
F.
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noc looked like that squirrel on Ice age.
by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
COME ON BOYLAN!!!!
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's as though Boylan
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hinrich looks much better tonight
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Conventional wisdom
by hlac on Jan 23, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I swear O'Brien is playing Harrison
by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
almost the entire 3rd Q gone
WTF Boylan?
What the hell kind of ignoranus are you anyway?
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And Wallace AGAIN under the basket
...AND misses it...
ugh...
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And now it's official:
what the f-IN f???
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boylan just told Noah
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That would just be stupid not to call TO
by JeffD on Jan 23, 2008 9:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that's a college play
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 9:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And it is stupid
by JeffD on Jan 23, 2008 9:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
most games
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 9:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Even if that is the case
by JeffD on Jan 23, 2008 9:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boylan scared by Wallace
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noah, in fewer minutes,
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I know it's a name of one of the Magics
"Third quarter collapse".
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Boylan
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A-Drain,
Where's Tyrus?
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
when
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noah
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Right, but he's the only
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But too many times
He gotta be stronger.
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He's one on four
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Does Grainger ever miss?
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I said it a few games ago
Why else would Boylan treat him like he doesn't exist?
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Boylan feels sorry for Scott
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, just got home and turned it on,
Still, considering, I was all prepared for a total blowout.
by wjb1492 on Jan 23, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
minutes
TT - 9
and still counting
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is surely ugly
Makes me hate A drain, and it's not even his fault.
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i agree
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He and Wallace
by JeffD on Jan 23, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Noah snapped that guy's head back
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hinrich having a decent game!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Play of the game
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wee, wee Noah!!
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Best game ever, more or less.
by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he just needed to be told he was
by wjb1492 on Jan 23, 2008 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That was ridiculous
by Option27 on Jan 23, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Only thing that would make it all sweeter
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and the bad point to all of this
Shyte....it's all so F'd up.
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
gotta love the BW line
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So Jimmy decided A-Drain was the reason
by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 9:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He hasn't hurt us terribly
by cranscape on Jan 23, 2008 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Do guys remember
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nope!
But now I have something to replace it, right? :)
by wjb1492 on Jan 23, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Right :-)
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 10:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love Noah
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Games like this make Noah
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Exactly like I've mentioned before
by Option27 on Jan 23, 2008 9:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noah is really becoming
by Option27 on Jan 23, 2008 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noah dunks off of A drains' lose!!!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Big macs all around
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
please move BW to the bench!!!
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Dagger from NOC!!!!3!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OK, Sue, I've been waiting for this.
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Suns lost to the Wolves?
by wjb1492 on Jan 23, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
why TT not playing
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
okay, coach
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
maybe you should be a Noah fanboi
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you should think
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ironic thing for you to comment...
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 10:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
coming from such a self-rightous MoFo
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
the bulls get no calls
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kirk
Period.
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And TT plays ZERO minutes
The word bittersweet takes on a whole new meaning
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 9:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Nobel One
by armstrong2389 on Jan 23, 2008 9:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kirk is having a big game
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 23, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
good game
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Huge games for Hinrich
But Noah can't footworkshootpostplay. Fact! Observable fact! Faaaaaaaccct!
Double double.
by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kirk was off his ass tonight
by NittanyBull on Jan 23, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nickols is in!!!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
no look into the camera
by tyrus4prez on Jan 23, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
looking off into the rafters
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He looked everywhere in the entire
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kirk career high 38!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
As of right now,
I think 14/21 should by him at least one night off, but I'm sure someone (Zac maybe?) will propose trading him now while his "value" is high. ;)
by wjb1492 on Jan 23, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Noah was really a stud
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wallace is afraid of him
Wallace doesn't care about him - BW is making 15 mil a year...
What's Noah making?
Wallace would probably just assume NOT have to play.
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
His actions tell me that.
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 10:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Noah's gonna be good
Very nice to see the youngsters playing well, and most importantly, being allowed to play through some mistakes. It might have been because Duhon/Gordon were hurt, but when Thabo made some errors, Boylon stuck with him. Very encouraging.
One final point. I don't want to see Duhon again. Ever. Hinrich, Gordon, and Thabo should be our guards. Most of us have felt this way at some point, but this was one of the first times we saw our hoped-for alternative in action. In other words, we've got concrete evidence now: Duhon's gotta go.
And thank you Marionette for letting us know it was on national TV!
by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 10:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You're welcome!
by marionette on Jan 23, 2008 10:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I am watching SBXX
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
keep watching
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gill just said
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 10:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
sure it is
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 10:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boylan is even starting to LOOK and SOUND
Scary...
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh my Captain!!!!
Noah and Noch were fantastic too. Lots more of Noah for sure.
A very much needed win. Hope they carry the momentum to the next games.
by sue369 on Jan 23, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
only back to Lt. Kirk...
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
too bad your
by sue369 on Jan 23, 2008 10:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And you're just a Kirk lover
(yawn)
Is it time for baseball yet?
Wink...
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hinbrik still sucks...
by GoldenThreePeat on Jan 23, 2008 10:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Um that's just
by sue369 on Jan 24, 2008 7:30 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't agree more, Sue,
by wjb1492 on Jan 23, 2008 10:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boylan sukcs
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 10:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and spent half his post game talking about
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 10:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boylan reads off Griffins crappy stats
by JeffD on Jan 23, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
AND
I think the Bulls won tonight despite Boylan, and his coaching is why the Bulls will continue to have trouble stringing wins together this season.
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hold on there
I agree with you totally, however, when it comes to being down on Boylan. This team needs a legit coach with prior post-season success and a track record of developing young talent. Not a lame duck coach whose career depends on scraping into the playoffs by depending on aging vets and flaming out against Boston.
Irony being we might actually MAKE the playoffs if we saw more of the youngsters....
by Freethefro on Jan 23, 2008 10:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're right about the smoke.
by alec on Jan 23, 2008 11:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
smoke is fine
HOWEVER, he has sat Wallace to end games recently, which means more than whatever crap he wants to tell us.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 23, 2008 11:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
by Freethefro on Jan 24, 2008 7:24 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Really, Do ya???
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody's that small, are they?
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 11:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Pacers were shorthanded too
by Big D on Jan 23, 2008 11:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
it's only throwaway comments
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 23, 2008 11:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe he read the statline
by Bluelou on Jan 24, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
unbearably stupid
But when other people bitch and you don't agree, then THEY are "unbearably stupid".
by Bluelou on Jan 24, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
when do I whine and bitch like you do?
by bullshooter on Jan 24, 2008 10:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
when do I whine and bitch
by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 5:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boylan is probably praising
by philosoball on Jan 23, 2008 10:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit. Jimmy's postgame press conference
by Scotter on Jan 23, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
it's ridiculous
by hscs on Jan 23, 2008 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
ha!
I was thinking it would go this way, although I was assuming it'd be KC leading the conversation. Boylan with the stat line! priceless. This franchise sucks soooo hard.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 23, 2008 11:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Boylan kills me...
And on to the Tyrus travesty. Prior to the game, I explicitly stated that Boylan was in love with that stupid three guard lineup plus Noce + center. Sure enough, the Bulls played the entire second half in that moronic aligment. To make matters worse, the three guard lineup kept AG on the floor! AG over Tyrus, despite the fact that the Bulls built their lead with TT on the court. TT had four and four in very few minutes, so you can't say he played poorly. He made one mistake.
It's odd, to say the least.
by 1958ChiTown on Jan 23, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Most coaches go back to what works
That's why Boylan seems like nothing more than a Skiles lacky.
Their coaching style (lack of) and player hatred is identical
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
best white guy (born in the U.S.) in the NBA ...
He just owned Diener tonight; I'm glad he scored a career high because otherwise we would be talking about his turnovers (still too many late in the game!) It shouldnt be surprising that he plays so well at the 1 with a bigger 2-guard (Thabo) who can play defense and share in bringing the ball up.
by Orange Juice on Jan 23, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This game is auspitious for several reasons,
by hlac on Jan 23, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yikes
What IS this BB world coming to?
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 10:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
who'd you vote for?
by bullshooter on Jan 23, 2008 10:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There is no MVP
by Bluelou on Jan 23, 2008 11:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if you read the question
by bullshooter on Jan 24, 2008 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
45% of the pole on CC
How about if YOU read the statement, and tell me how CC would stand for Chicago Sports?
CC stands for ComCast, and yes - it WAS an MVP question.
Are you 12, or what?
by Bluelou on Jan 24, 2008 9:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
lol
It's like that thing where the crazy person doesn't actually KNOW that they are crazy...
by ScottieCartwright on Jan 25, 2008 8:18 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just ignore bullshooter
But anyone who slams other people for what THEY do or say, while acting like their own shit doesn't stink - that is uncalled for and deserves every bit of flak that gets thrown at them in return.
by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 5:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
my bad
by bullshooter on Jan 25, 2008 8:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually the poll question
by sue369 on Jan 25, 2008 10:36 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
have to disagree
by ScottieCartwright on Jan 25, 2008 11:32 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Then there must have
by sue369 on Jan 25, 2008 12:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Comcast never said MVP either
So if you're gonna jump into the middle of this - you should probably know what you're talking about, don't ya think?
FWIW - I have it RECORDED on Tivo - and it says: Who is the Bulls MVP for the first half of the season?
I really doubt there were two separate broadcasts.
by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 5:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Funny,
by sue369 on Jan 25, 2008 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Technicality
by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 6:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just going
Here's today's Chicagosports.com
http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/
Here is Comcast
http://chicago.comcastsportsnet.com/team-bulls.asp
They both had the same poll the other night too. The one on Chicagosports.com did not use the letters MVP.
by sue369 on Jan 25, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You're way off
We were talking about the TV Broadcast, NOT the website.
And no matter WHAT's on the website, what part of RECORDED don't you understand?
It's right in front of me!
Geeeesh....
by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 7:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They do have the same
by sue369 on Jan 25, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And that's what I love about you
You actually have the guts to admit a mistake, and then even follow THAT up with an honest apology....
No worries girl. :-)
by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I never really know what you mean
You come up with some lame-ass excuse for YOU totally missing what was said, by pushing the blame off to someone else.
There's nothing wrong with my typing.
As I said earlier - perhaps you should THINK before you type.
by Bluelou on Jan 25, 2008 5:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Noc carried bulls for the couple of games
by Azabullsfan on Jan 23, 2008 10:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He was more consistent
Not a lot of the other guys are meeting expectations which is why the poll went that way. I think Smith got second on the poll. He is playing above expectations IMO. I don't think many people thought he'd do much more than Brown did for us but he's exceeded that by far.
by cranscape on Jan 24, 2008 12:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Until Deng Comes Back
Thabo
Noce
Tyrus
Noah
Bench:
Gordon(minor injury, I think)
-------
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Smith/Wallace
Gray
It's really not that hard. I agreed with someone who said mini-ball doesn't work, and the best lineup was, surprise surprise, the one including the two players drafted to share the starting backcourt(Gordon was always a wild card, off the bench and in the rotation).
by cubbybear on Jan 23, 2008 11:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Originally posted this in the wrong thread.. but
I was disappointed he didn't reenter the game, but I'd rather see him get a solid stint in the 2nd quarter each game than having erratic minutes. And then when his play warrants it, to get another stint in the 2nd half. I'm not saying he didn't deserve it today, especially since we were so shorthanded and our usually consistent Joe Smith was not playing well and he should have been playing instead of Griffin.
But yeah. I hope to see more of him, but I'll be pleased at least for a little while just to see him get out there for a good chunk at a time without being immediately pulled.
by Jaina on Jan 23, 2008 11:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

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