Open Game Thread #43: Bulls vs Phoenix Suns

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 12:11 PM CST Comment 125 comments

[Thanks to sue for today's game thread. Sorry it's up late. -Matt]

This won't be anything like the other game day threads but at least we won't have to go through all of the other posts from Fridays game.

I don't look for a win today but I hope they at least look like they want to win.

We need to get rid of the injury bug soon. If you've never had an abdominal strain they hurt like hell. I admire Thabo playing through his.

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Ugh!

Not sounding so good.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 12:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bulls start 1/11

and say hello to YOUR CHICAGO BULLS!

by Freethefro on Jan 27, 2008 12:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tyrus in earlier than usual

and in for Noc, who I hope is playing with a broken arm the way he is shooting.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 27, 2008 12:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice to see

TT and Noah scoring for us.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 12:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They are

probably suffering from the Obama hangover from last night

by Option27 on Jan 27, 2008 12:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow,

Aaron is in early.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 12:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Damn Noah

8 shots in a quarter? I'm happy about it and all, but 8 is a whole lotta shots.

by Freethefro on Jan 27, 2008 12:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

If no one else is scoring

what else is a rook to do?
:-)

I'll take his inspired play and give him slack for his Noc imitation...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 12:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely

by Freethefro on Jan 27, 2008 12:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ya know, there's an outside chance

that with the Bulls playing so badly, the Suns will play down the that level and fall asleep and the Bulls could stun everyone and win this.

'Course, it's so typical that is would be on a day that the game is blacked out....(sigh)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 12:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tyrus sounds

like he is playing his ass off. I'm glad that he is playing well.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 12:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I've tried to have an open mind about Boylan

but jeez. There's a reason no team in the league trots out lumbering 280lb centers against Phoenix.

And while we're on the subject of game planning, I know Kirk is shy and wants to get his teammates involved, but as of right now he's our best scorer. And oh yeah, it'd actually make a lot of sense to force Steve Nash to work a little on defense.

I mean, isn't this stuff basketball 101?

by Sports2 on Jan 27, 2008 12:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Someone on the Bulls bench

must have read my comment on Kirk. when I made it he was 4th or 5th in terms of shots taken, but he came in his second stint and started lighting it up.

by Sports2 on Jan 27, 2008 1:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

lumbering 280lb centers

I'll take Gray over Wall-ass at this point.
At least he tries...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 12:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I wish Duhon

wasn't a Bull. Where's Thabo? The bench. Why?

by Freethefro on Jan 27, 2008 12:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Boylan lovingly calls Duhon

"C-Doo"...
'nuff said.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 12:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

His team mates

call him that too.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 12:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

but not with the same tone in their voice and Boylan has...

And I don't remember Skiles ever calling him that is press conferences.
He always said "Du"...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I have heard

Skiles call him that. You don't like Boylan, we get that.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 1:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He has an abdominal strain

that he's been fighting since Monday. If you've never had one they hurt. They may be trying to get him some rest so he can play in the second half.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 12:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

the phoenix announcers

keep talking about "thay-bo"

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 27, 2008 12:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

tyrus is shooting well

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 27, 2008 12:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah.

Very nice to see him make the most of his playing time.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

what channel is the game on?

I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Jan 27, 2008 12:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

It's not on tv.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 12:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

NBA.com

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 12:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

How are you guys listening to this game?

I went to ESPN 1000 and it was talk radio, even though it said the game was scheduled to be on. I hate these f-ing black out games.

Why don't you crack an egg of knowledge all over me, buddy.

by MarketMaker on Jan 27, 2008 12:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Go to

http://www.nba.com/bulls/

If you look where they have game tickets for sale you can click on 'Listen here". You may have to register with NBA to listen.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 12:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks.

Got it.

Why don't you crack an egg of knowledge all over me, buddy.

by MarketMaker on Jan 27, 2008 1:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You're welcome.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 1:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Tyrus

Playing like this may help us increase his trade value to the Suns for someone like Amare?

by Option27 on Jan 27, 2008 12:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, TT would probably be drooling

about playing in a warm sunny desert as opposed to the snow and skin-cracking cold of Chicago.

Not to mention a WINNING club...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 12:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Not to mention

A club that would appreciate and utilize his talents.

by gobulls1124 on Jan 27, 2008 1:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hahaha

No doubt.
It would also be typical that they would play him into the rotation so much that he would become the offensive monster that we would expect.

PHX doesn't play much D, so it would be a nice fit for him.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 1:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What sucks though

is that the Bulls are back to shooting under 30% as of this moment...

UGH.

Not gonna win games like that - I don't care HOW much D you play.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 1:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Smith + Nocioni

2/16. Why we're not winning right there. Everybody else playing pretty well, especially the youngbloods.

by Freethefro on Jan 27, 2008 1:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Nice to hear

Kirk is scoring again. Hope it's not just a first half thing.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 1:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He's being guarded by Nash, Sue! HaHaHa

I was only able to see the end of the 2nd (recorded), but I guess I'll give my impressions as one of a minority that's able to see this?

by marionette on Jan 27, 2008 1:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Give him

credit for taking advantage of the situation. He did the other night.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 1:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll take

a 46-42 half time score. I really expected it to be uglier than that.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 1:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That's deceiving though

Count on the Suns to shoot better second half.

COUNT on it.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 1:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You guys are funny!

I just got home, and I got blogabull up before anything else. After reading the comments, I was expecting a total bloodbath. Then the boxscore and audiofeed come up and it's not bad at all. Yeah, most of the team is having a lousy shooting night, but to read here you'd think the Bulls were down by 20 already.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Jan 27, 2008 1:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think

Kirk is playing well. He has two to's though. Hope he scores as much in the second half. :-)

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 1:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully some other guys hit, too,

so he can pick up a couple of assists in the second half. But I'm sort of pissed that the game's not on - why couldn't we be forced to miss one of the really crappy games instead?

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Jan 27, 2008 1:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Just talked to a buddy in Phoenix

it's being showed there...how messed up is THAT?
And it's on FOX no less....
So why wouldn't League Pass show it?

We are but pawns to the satelite companies...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ben Wallace is a BEAST

recognize people

by gobulls1124 on Jan 27, 2008 1:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

halftime notes from the UC...

Tyrus is kicking ass. His only miss is on an alley oop! Three for three on jumpers. He is also passing the ball well. And he swatted Marion's ass into the rafters at the end of the second quarter.

Noah played well when he was in, but had trouble finishing at the rim.

Du is getting way too much playing time, as always. It kills me.

Our perimeter defense is hurting us. Nash and co. getting into the lane at will.

Oh, and playing sluggish Gray against the Suns ain't a real genius idea.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Jan 27, 2008 1:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks - listening to the radio you miss a lot

by chgobr on Jan 27, 2008 1:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Boxscore has Du at 5 minutes?

I mean, I can understand people not wanting to see him at all, really, but if the other back-up guards available today are A-Drain and Nichols?

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Jan 27, 2008 1:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Duhon isn't healthy either

I'm not sure why he's trying to play.

Fire Boylan!

by hscs on Jan 27, 2008 1:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Because the game isn't on tv

Aldridge's Veektor and Thabo for the most useless player in the NBA trade really blows.

Fire Boylan!

by hscs on Jan 27, 2008 1:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That one's totally crazy.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Jan 27, 2008 1:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ESPN at 2:30am

The game airs on ESPN at 2:30AM.

by AGBallinisaHabit on Jan 27, 2008 1:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It shows

the Celts/Magic game at that time.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

TV Guide

on tvguide.com Monday at 3:30am (late late tonight) Eastern time it shows Bulls/Suns.

by AGBallinisaHabit on Jan 27, 2008 2:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 2:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Might be a mistake from when the game was

suppose to be Bulls-Suns originally. Not that I'm up a whole lot at that time, but I think it's usually the game they showed earlier.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Jan 27, 2008 2:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Really?

I'l watch it then, too! I guess it's 57-49 ORL w/ 8mins left in 3rd. I bet this is the more entertaining game, but for seeing BOS get beat, if it should happen.

by marionette on Jan 27, 2008 1:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And apparently...

..he has never heard of Martina Hingis.

by bullsfaninbigapple on Jan 27, 2008 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Suns radio guy, Irish Tim Kempton

said (laughingly) the Bulls aren't going to make the playoffs! I wonder if he's looked at the East standings.

And both radio (not TV) guys seem to think it's pronounced TAY-bo, instead of TAH-bo.

And this was originally supposed to be national ABC game, but they got the Celts instead, because the Bulls are, uh. disappointing?

By the score, it doesn't seem like they've got a better one. The Suns are only used to practicing 45mins max around this time of day, so they usually start slowly on the morning games. Maybe that's affecting ORL vs. BOS also.

by marionette on Jan 27, 2008 1:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I think I need glasses

the bulls are up, 59 to 57, what in the world is going on?

by AGBallinisaHabit on Jan 27, 2008 1:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The Suns have rectified the situation

I hope they keep it close, and have a chance at the end, at least.

Let the kids play!

by cubbybear on Jan 27, 2008 1:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah that's all I really want

I just want them to have a chance at the end

by Option27 on Jan 27, 2008 1:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yes

I expected a blow out, and since they're keeping it so close it makes me at least a bit satisfied so far.

by AGBallinisaHabit on Jan 27, 2008 1:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The best part of the blackout

Not having to hear Stacey King

I'm loving Wennington

by Option27 on Jan 27, 2008 1:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm loving Wennington

Nice change, yes. :-)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 1:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I like Stacey.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 1:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ok now freeze it . . .

now roll it

by Option27 on Jan 27, 2008 1:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

KYP

okay, Red? KYP.

Why don't you crack an egg of knowledge all over me, buddy.

by MarketMaker on Jan 27, 2008 1:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What does KYP mean?

by Freethefro on Jan 27, 2008 1:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Know Your Personel

by Option27 on Jan 27, 2008 1:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

KY....

P...

not so sure he's not secretly making different reference for the Bulls suckage...

;-)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You like Boylan too

'nuff said.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 2:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm, where

did I say that? I never did.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 2:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Down 4

Ain't bad at all.

I almost wish this Boston game is a blowout so they hate themselves afterwards for not airing a better game

by Option27 on Jan 27, 2008 1:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Magic out scored Celts

32 to 19 in 3rd, and the home crowd was all excited, so I have to take back my hope that this one would be the better game.

by marionette on Jan 27, 2008 1:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

E Gads Noah

3/11.

by Freethefro on Jan 27, 2008 1:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Suns about 2 of 20

from three, when they hit 17 against CLE; the only thing that saved them.

Kirk is having his way vs Nash, and Tyrus had his moments, but this looks like on ethe Suns will get in the 4th, when the D and rebounding pick up. A lot of air balls by Bulls.

Thabo looks good again also. Not bothered by Bell, really.

by marionette on Jan 27, 2008 1:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Take Noc out

it's not his day...

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 27, 2008 1:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The more minutes Nocioni plays

the more I want Luol back. I like Noc, but he's a terrific sixth man. Not the guy you want to be depending on every single night to score big points.

by Freethefro on Jan 27, 2008 1:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

At least

they didn't fold in the 3rd like they have been known to do.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 1:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

They will in fourth

What's the difference?Ugh...

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Jan 27, 2008 1:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

exactly

a fold is a fold in the W/L column.
Geesh.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 1:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They have a

habit of folding in the 3rd. I was only stating that they didn't in the 3rd. Unfortunately they did in the 4th.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 5:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

9

FUCK

by Option27 on Jan 27, 2008 1:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Damn.

Come on guys.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 1:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And the Suns start their pull away

what a surprise

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 1:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Better get Kirk in there quickly

Need a guy who can knock down shots.

by Freethefro on Jan 27, 2008 1:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bwahaha!!

LOL

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 2:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Joe Smith is 2/12

Noah is 3/11. Whoa. Can we have someone else shoot?

Let the kids play!

by cubbybear on Jan 27, 2008 1:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm pretty sure

we're starting to see Joe Smith run out of gas. You can hear the creaky knees from rattle from the booth.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 27, 2008 3:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Is Noc hurt?

He's atrocious.

by Freethefro on Jan 27, 2008 1:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He's atrocious

Since when does he need to be hurt to suck?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 1:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's over

by Option27 on Jan 27, 2008 2:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not being able to see the game

is actually easing the usual pain level of this team's blundering game results.

Might have to try listening over watching more often! LOL

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If only there was a way

to block out your comments, we'd all feel better.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 27, 2008 2:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

this coming

from someone who likes to kick his dog....

TBYT.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 2:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

more irony

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 27, 2008 2:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

felt the same way

at first, i was so pissed to find out the game wasn't on in chicago. how the fuck is a bulls game (against a popular team no less) not available on cable. csn, wgn, or even wciu should've picked it up after abc dropped it.

but then after finding out the score and looking at the boxscore, i'm glad i didnt catch it on tv. ugly. probably saved a month of my life not having to yell at the tv.

by Orange Juice on Jan 27, 2008 3:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Man, I wish Bulls shot better.

Kirk, Thabo, Ty and (of all people) BW are roughly at 50%. The rest of the guys are collectively at 20%.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Jan 27, 2008 2:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Really happy

to see TT doing well.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 2:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I's really sick of this

"Real Men of Genius" jingle by Coors Light

by Option27 on Jan 27, 2008 2:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

really sick of this

I got a chuckle - the FIRST time... :-)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 2:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's kind of cool to listen to the Suns

radio guys talking about how great Kirk is playing.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Jan 27, 2008 2:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That would

be fun and the Bulls guys are giving him good props too.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 2:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

18 More shots

1 more made shot.

I wonder why we lost this one.

Dammit.

Let the kids play!

by cubbybear on Jan 27, 2008 2:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hey!

LOOK AT THE BRIGHT SIDE!

Only one game outta the playoffs! Woo Hoo!

by Option27 on Jan 27, 2008 2:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Having BG

in there today would have made a different game. I hope he can get back soon.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 2:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thirtyone

for Kirk was great. Seven for Noch was horrid.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 2:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

34.7% shooting

What's new?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 27, 2008 2:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

TT got good minutes and I couldn't watch

His stat line was also very good

by chgobr on Jan 27, 2008 2:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Post game observations from the UC...

(1) As strange as this may sound, the game momentum changed on a terrible shotclock violation call by the refs. We were leading 59-57 in the third when Noc threw up a terrible shot. Replay clearly showed it hit the rim. Wallace got the rebound, but the scorer didn't reset the shot clock. Wallace had to chuck up an airball as the shotclock expired. After that, Phoenix went on a 18-7 run;

(2) I have never seen a team that struggles to finish at the rim like the Bulls. Duhon, Hinrich, Tyrus, Noah, Wallace. Bigs, smalls. None of them can make a layup. The Bulls must have had fifteen shots within two feet of the rim that they simply missed. Many weren't even contested. Tyrus had three blown layups and a missed oop. Noah had even more misse layups. And Du left every layup attempt short. It's unreal;

(3) Du was terrible. What did have, five points and three assists in numerous minutes? Why?;

(4) That was the worst game Noc has ever played in a Bulls uni. Horrendous on both ends;

(5) After the first quarter, Kirk played well;

(6) Other than his finishing problems, Tyrus played well. He had a double double. He also had two nice blocks. But the best play of the entire game came with about five minutes left in the fourth. Nash snagged a rebound and pushed the ball up court. Tyrus was standing at the elbow waiting as Nash sprinted down the court at full speed. There wasn't another defender within ten feet. You could almost see Nash size up Tyrus and decide to take him one on one. Nash put on a couple of quick shoulder shimmies...and Tyrus stole it, picked it clean. He went back the other way, drove to the hole, and kicked it back to Hinrich for a wide open three that would have cut it to six. Hinrich missed;

(7) I looked up at the corner scoreboars with 5:58 left in the game. The Bulls had two points in the quarter and were shooting ten - yes, ten - percent from the field.

LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Jan 27, 2008 2:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Boylan had

some very nice comments on Noah in his post game interview. He said even though he didn't have the best game today he loves the way he plays.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 27, 2008 2:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

seriously ...

you would think holding the suns not under 100, but under 90 would give any team who wasnt offensively challenged a great chance to win. jesus.

no one stepped up besides kirk. we have a pretty crappy team without deng and gordon. how do you only score 77 pts against the suns? jesus.

by Orange Juice on Jan 27, 2008 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

While I feel fortunate to have seen

this game, both teams looked pretty sleepy this am. 88-77 in a Suns game???? At least TT was in at the end, and playing okay. But Du probably didn't need to be in there, though Noc wasn't having much success anyway. (I think Thabo was out when both Noc and Du were in?)

Some Eddie Johnson gems from the TV:

Suns were fortunate Noc wasn't on, 'cause the Bulls need his pts with BG and Deng out.

Skiles vs Wallace's headband. "Ridiculous. Let him wear a mini skirt under his shorts if he plays hard every night."

Scottie Pip could make a great NBA coach, based on the professional dedication evidenced during a year in HOU together. "And even Jordan in Charlotte just doesn't seem right".

"Bulls are good example of why you can't stand still (as a franchise) in the NBA". But I disagree with his contention that they didn't add anything in the off season. I think Noah (and even Gray) are significant enough for a young team. If they could have had, say, a Derrick Fisher-type veteran to replace Duhon, that would have meant a lot more than Joe Smith replacing PJ Brown. Compared to the Suns losing Kurt Thomas and James Jones for Grant Hill, I'd choose the Bulls moves.

I just think DET showed the rest of the league in the playoffs how to deal with Ben Wallace and the 4 on 5. And the Bulls tuned out Skiles with the bad start, and lost they're defensive edge this year.

by marionette on Jan 27, 2008 2:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Reinsdorf speaks.

Jerry Reinsdorf is going to give his annual interview on the state of the Bulls (maybe Sox, too, I don't know) tonight to Rich King on WGN's Instant Replay after the 9:00 news.

by alec on Jan 27, 2008 6:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Lets give the bulls a break

i mean if the suns had Nash and Amare out we wouldve won if we were healthy. So lets just cut a LITTLE TINY bit of slack for this game. Also most team hate those early starts.

by eross226 on Jan 27, 2008 7:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

That works for today's game

but what about the other 42 games?

The Bull suck. Not enough excuses to go around for this pitiful start.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 27, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Duhon's out for the next few games

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/cs-080127-chris-duhon-bulls-chicago, 0,2703278.story

Given the way he played today, that might not be a bad thing.

by Big D on Jan 27, 2008 8:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm suddenly a little worried about our guards

I mean, Kirk and Thabo have been pretty effective playing together here lately, so that's good. And BG always sounds optimistic he'll be back for the next game, so I suppose one of these days he will be back playing.

But I think this leaves A-Drain the only one actually healthy? BG's had the wrist, Thabo the abdominal strain, Kirk has a new body part taped just about every game, Du with the knee, and JamesOn having surgery on a thumb. So much for depth.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Jan 27, 2008 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

BG said

yesterday that even if he has pain he might try to play tomorrow night. I admire him for wanting to play through his pain but that's not always a good thing either.

Yes, the game is on in Iowa.

by sue369 on Jan 28, 2008 8:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs