Open Game Thread #31: Bulls vs. Portland Trailblazers
[Thanks to bullshooter for tonight's game preview, even though he still believes in this Ben Gordon benching thing, and hates Tyrus Thomas. -Matt]
A Tale of Two Franchises
or Two Draft Picks, or Two Forwards... Tonight brings the Portland Trailblazers to town. If the Bulls are copying Detriot's blueprint for building a champion out of many good players, but no dominant ones, then the Trailblazers are copying the Bulls blueprint for drafting winners from strong college programs, at least according to GM Kevin Pritchard. The Bulls' and Trailblazers' fate was also intertwined by a 2006 draft day trade. In that trade, the Bulls swapped the rights to LaMarcus Aldridge taken with the second pick and a conditional second round pick for the rights to Tyrus Thomas taken with the fourth pick and young forward and Blogabull favorite Viktor Khyrapa. Aldridge and fellow 2006 draftee Brandon Roy form the nucleus of a young Trailblazers team that has finally suceeded in putting the Jailblazers teams of the recent past behind them.
On draft day in 2006 scouts were questioning whether or not Aldridge could fill out or have enough toughness, while Thomas was seen as having the most upside. However, Aldridge has emerged to start and average 18.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game this year, while Thomas's future remains cloudy. Thomas started 11 games at the beginning of this year, but has logged only 16 minutes in three games since the Bulls fired head coach Scott Skiles five games ago. The reasons for this benching are a continuous and inflamatory source of debate here on blogabull. Thomas's inconsistent minutes beg the question: could the Bulls have gotten Aldridge and Roy instead of Thomas and Sefolosha, another young Bull seeing very limited minutes so far this year? Also, you have to feel kind of sorry for Khryapa who's played about 10 minutes since that trade after starting for most of the previous year for Portland.
Aside from that idle speculation, the Trailblazers come into the UC on a hot streak having won 14 of their last 15 games, even without injured number one overall pick Greg Oden. The Bulls have won 3 of 4 under new coach Jim Boylan and scored over 100 points in each game, making the move to bring Ben Gordon off of the bench look like the greatest idea since sliced cheese. Interestingly, Accuscore gives a decided edge to the Bulls tonight. The game is on TNT at 8pm EST, so need to hunt down bootleg LP feeds.
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bullshooter's other crimes against humanity
Look for Ben Gordon to be a spark off the bench.
by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 5:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The TT comment was strong
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Monthly Commentary.
For January, we beat the bobcats again, now we face Portland tonight gonna be tough the trailblazers are 13 and 2 there last 15 games and just got a 13 game win streak snapped while the bulls ha yet to win 3 in a row all year. I thought portland was going to be bottom of the barrall but looks like I was wrong. Game is in chi-town so I hope that helps. Maybe well see more Noah and maybe some TT against the young portland squad. The one player I see us having problems with is Brandon Roy, we have nobody thats can stop him in our regular rotation. Maybe thabo will get more tic but he needs to limit is shooting and mistakes.
So for january the bulls should go 11-5 if they play like the been playing. We got the kings without artest, martin and bibby on saturday, got the knicks, sixers, hawks, heat, grizz, pacers,bobcats and the Timberpups twice to close out the month. Not going to get gready but maybe they show me better and steal one from the warriors or pistons at home maybe even a payback at the majic in o-town.
Still I say 11-5 which would put them at 23-23 .500 a good shot to be contending for a lower tier playoff spot in the EAST, a little after half there games have been played.
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 5:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you didn't notice the game preview
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 6:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe my math is off but I could have swore
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 7:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone cares...
Thanks.
by tyger1147 on Jan 3, 2008 5:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
go back a few game threads
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 6:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No League Pass Thursdays
by NBA Observer on Jan 3, 2008 6:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looking forward to this game
Bruce Bowen has taken Roy out of the games against the Spurs to give the Spurs a chance to win.
Aldridge should not be double teamed on the low block with Wallace guarding him. If the perimeter defenders cheat down on Aldridge it's going to be a long night.
by NBA Observer on Jan 3, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I just hope
by sue369 on Jan 3, 2008 6:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can't wait for another night with Charles and Co.
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 6:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I am a little worried about this game
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 6:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
way to be positive
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You're right
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 6:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Geez, Matt, talk about blogging with the enemy!
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 7:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
ok i missed some of it
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They were discussing Pip's "analysis"
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 7:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Barkley also mentioned
by alec on Jan 3, 2008 7:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, an he'd know.
by cranscape on Jan 3, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A peak inside the locker room
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
HEY!
What did he say?
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
he said all the negative nancy's
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
expect ben gordon
by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 7:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
is Blazers Edge an SBNation blog?
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Aldridge still has zero rebounds
by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 7:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not a good start
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the real team isn't out there yet
by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thought
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 7:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
president logan isn't easily swayed
by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 7:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice 24 reference
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Smith
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
boylan motivational speech was shite...
by jocrucial on Jan 3, 2008 7:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hey ben,
by jocrucial on Jan 3, 2008 7:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
is it me or is the crowd really quiet?
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Time to insert Gordon.
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And I'm sure TT is gonna play like crazy
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"what is it gonna take
not a last place record in the east?
by bullsfaninla on Jan 3, 2008 7:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ha!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Deng is ice cold.
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Have you noticed he's been really quiet lately?
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Very slow, deliberate pace
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 7:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Time to get our Energy guy to the court.
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fucking jump Ben!
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
something different with HInrich's shot?
by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 7:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noah is in so hopefully he gets more clock
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't even look like Wallace
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 7:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
looks like he knows what he should have done
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nate saw what was coming in Seattle
Bet he's really glad he did.
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 7:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hinrich is going to pick up a cheap foul
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's Noah time
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noah nice pass!!!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noah really looks like he's finding his rhythm
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey TT is in!!!!
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hey bullshooter go back up and read my answer
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
portland won last night
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There you have it I said I didn't check.
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 7:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you didn't read the preview either
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
For what it's worth
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I read it too.
by sue369 on Jan 3, 2008 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Portland is not shooting good
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Looks sort of like an early season Bulls
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactlly.
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rebounding is atrocious
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Smooth shot from TT there
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Should we applaoud for everyTT's jumper?!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Does our new coach
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He was OK with BJ
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sigh
and he's back on the bench...
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
he was bleeding
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I know...did he lose a tooth on that last arm
ouch.
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ben's shot is falling
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My take on Gordon
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
looks like another tight rotation tonight
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Spurs vs Nuggets on League pass?
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh great
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What is with Hinrich
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
One thing lost
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that was a dumb foul by kirk.
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kirk...what a stupid foul
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wallace should have stuffed that
And it just got worse....A DRAIN is in....
W-T-F?
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thabo in street clothes?
by bullsfaninla on Jan 3, 2008 8:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He was recalled
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thats sad thabo can't even register a dnp-cd
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A-drain in due to hacking noc and 2 on ty.
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Because...
by tyger1147 on Jan 3, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WHAT IS WITH THE MISSED LAYUPS!?
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How many shots
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If Wall-ass would start setting an example
It really doesn't help to take it to the hoop when you throw up a girly layup and MISS....
geesh...what happened to being aggressive?
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The only dunk
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No - Smith dunked one to end that debacle
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they about to trade him.................
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
buckeyes giving the illini all we can handle,
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kansas is up!
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
half my co-workers are hokies and the director
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Collins saying it like it
by bullsfaninla on Jan 3, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna pull my hair out
And Craig saggy-ass....what a clown
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
so much anger...
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMM
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I am SOoo magellin....I'm chillin....
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You know, they're really right
And when the hell was Du's last made basket?
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
1973
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I couldn't help checking - he was 3-9 on Sunday against the Knicks. Nothing since. Last good shooting game was 5-6 agains the Spurs - so apparently Du is allergic to starting?
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love all the analysts
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they're blinded by his
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The more I watch Smiths' game
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
if only Aldridge could defend
by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
H-mmm
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
But tonight I think you could make a reasonable
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
can i steal that line
by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Be my guest.
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
TNT crew just gave hope
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Barkley says bulls are going to make the playoffs
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Like in the game with Magic
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great - they just said Lu won't be back
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
There goes my fantasy night.
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Noc has 4 now?
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Blazers look like crap
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That is possible
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Deng's got a sore achilles
Way to go Chicago media on getting that scoop.
That's a scary issue. If it tears... well, I can't think of many guys that have been the same player after that. and he's not too quick to start with.
I dunno if rest will prevent a worse injury or play can create it, but if there's any danger of it, they better shut his ass down.
by Sports2 on Jan 3, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Have they said if lou ishut down for the remainder
by alec on Jan 3, 2008 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
umm...yeah...are you readin the posts?
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see where anyone explicitly
by alec on Jan 3, 2008 9:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bulls F Deng leaves game
Bulls F Deng leaves game
Thursday, January 3, 2008 09:55 PM
CHICAGO (Ticker) -- Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng left Thursday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a strained Achilles tendon.
The 6-8 Deng was in the second quarter and did not return after being replaced by Tyrus Thomas at the 10:04 mark of the period. Deng had two points on 1-of-5 shooting.
In his fourth season out of Duke, Deng entered the game as Chicago's second-leading scorer at 18.5 points and its second-leading rebounder at 7.0 per game
by Sports2 on Jan 3, 2008 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch. No Deng
Oh, what's that? TT still only got 3 minutes? That hurts. Doubly.
by alec on Jan 3, 2008 9:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I swear - wallace is chicken of stuffing it
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
does that count as a made shot for Du?
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Taking donations on the
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good - Du is sitting and BG is coming out
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't you know that's how Du would get a
And when the heck did Wallace develop delusions of having a low post game. I just shudder when he throws those up.
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bulls need Deng to run.
by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thwe Bulls all of a sudden look like
And Wall-ass looks completely LOST out there.
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nocioni
by Sambossanova on Jan 3, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WTF just happened there?
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Smith has been THE man tonight
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Smith!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noc!
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Take Noc out!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
F
Just F'in F.
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who'd have thought
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
All I see right now is the Bulls collapsing
Had this game and let them back in it. Just hope the Bulls can shoot next Q.
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The bulls never win the third quarter
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is absurd
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yikes, glance a way for a second
by cranscape on Jan 3, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Where the f**k is Craig Saiger
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Refs didn't call the screen foul on Outlaw,
by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You know,
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I got your vein
Skiles is gone - and good riddence.
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What's your argument against Skiles?
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 9:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I've never see Travis Outlaw
by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
joe smith was doing his thing, but he is -8
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 9:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that was a bs call.
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Noce
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wish they wouldn't call Boylan the interim coach
by Sports2 on Jan 3, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WTF
by Sambossanova on Jan 3, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This has gotten completely out of control
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Groan
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
At least Adrian hustles
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BG!
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A-Drain lights it up
by Sports2 on Jan 3, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I want
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I have lost count
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and people wonder why
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
FucK Grriffin!!!Fuck!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We're gonna lose
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
a!#@$@!$!
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gee,
by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Boylan has no ballls WTF with A-drain?
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gordon is my ONLY HOPE!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Him and Joe Smith
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fuckin A
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And what is wall-asses issue?
Boylan should put Noah back in to replace Ben...
Geesh..
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I never thought I would say this
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You can thank him
at least at this pick on Smith,cause Roy looks really good.
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here we go again....
I don't know if I can stand to watch another heartbreaker tonight.
Orlando all over again....(sigh)
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Close down Roy!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bulls picked a great time
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow that was a big rebound
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Now please get a stop
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Seems like Lu has missed some time
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yep...and now his achilles?
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
so hard to watch
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
At least they dont have Hedu on their team
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
this game
by tyrus4prez on Jan 3, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gordon made it a
by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
he got hacked by Roy
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather have Deng in there with one
by rexisourqb on Jan 3, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
great D by Hinrich
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeap, finally hope he can keep it up cause
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hinrich saved our ass at this one.OT.
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh no....not another overtime....
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Third time's a charm, right?
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Dumb by them not to run a (real) play!
by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
dRive...to the hoop.
by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Portland went to the Bulls patented
That crap might work if you're Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, or Dwayne Wade, but most teams should just run a real play.
by rexisourqb on Jan 3, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Joke of a team
It's completely joyless and predictable. I hate it.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 3, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Mr. Sunshine joined us!
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A-ha
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hey Matt - nice to have someone to share
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This has been
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Standing next to each other,
by alec on Jan 3, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
GORDON - WTF was THAT??!!
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and in Bulls fashion
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Man we shit the bed on that possession
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
this is killing me
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Without question
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I am about ready
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but don't forget
like stupid turnovers....
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not quite
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
first team to 100
argh...
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BTW
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If the Bulls are incapable of sticking
by rexisourqb on Jan 3, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
you don't get it
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You've got me there
by rexisourqb on Jan 3, 2008 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Noc
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
With these "high degree of difficulty"
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ben or Tyrus or Joe can stay in the post
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is way too similar to the Orlando game.
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Smith is my player
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man we need a stop
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh bu-ruth-er
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Or a buzzer beater to win the game for portland
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
of how about a double-overtime...?
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I really can't handle this
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 10:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
this team is
by GoldenThreePeat on Jan 3, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Go to guy for the season, maybe you
Plus Deng is out of the game, so that's one less option we have. Not that he wouldn't have disappeared about now anyway.
by rexisourqb on Jan 3, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Please GOD
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'll second that
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck!2 nd overtime!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Too bad the youth didn't get
by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What the FUCK
...
Fuck it. I'm not leaving.
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
at some point
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
F!
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How many $#%@^ open shots can one team
by rexisourqb on Jan 3, 2008 10:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Please
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 10:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sucks, huh.
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 10:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely F-ING PATHETIC
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 10:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Clutch Free Throws
by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
If you can BG out for def
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 10:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
1:29 left tied
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 10:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We were up by fourteen
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 10:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, it is
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you should save comments like that
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha-ha-ha!Some humor
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 10:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Finally got the lead
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"This is why you play the game"
by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I love how much fun Joe Smith seems to be having
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
why dont they draw up plays for 2 or more
by eross226 on Jan 3, 2008 10:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How many times have we seen Kirk
shyte.
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 10:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OMFG
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nails in the coffin
by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Guh.
by Sports2 on Jan 3, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn damn damn, OK its crystal clear we
by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gah!
by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
who was proposing a special catagory
by alec on Jan 3, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LOL. Right. Amplified.
by alec on Jan 3, 2008 10:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not funny.
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 10:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I mean "cost"
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 10:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Here it comes
If I'm Portland, I tell my guys . . . Everyone guard Gordon, he never passes in this situation
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gordon F.....!
by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Way to go Ben Gordon
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fire Boylan
I'll believe we have a fucking coach when we run something besides Ben Gordon plays with the ball at the end of the game
by OldeBull on Jan 3, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Game Over.
Just awful. Being a fan of this team is pure agony.
by fundamentallysound on Jan 3, 2008 10:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
But he never touched
by marionette on Jan 4, 2008 3:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bright side
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 10:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Has the crowd made any noise all game long?
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 10:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's so over
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 10:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And Noc is the icing on a really stale cake
by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 10:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to think we win this game
by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 10:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to think we win the Championship
by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 10:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I had a similar excuse after the Magic game
by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 10:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait to go back to school
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