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Open Game Thread #31: Bulls vs. Portland Trailblazers

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[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
The campaign to get Robert Horry elected to the HOF.

Look for Ben Gordon to be a spark off the bench.

Fire Boylan!

by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 5:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The TT comment was strong
but the Horry HOF campaign was a bold face lie.  Deng does shoot a lot of jumpers though, doesn't he.  And I look for BG to continue to be a spark off the bench, not to mention increased minutes for the youngsters, perhaps even Tyrus.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 5:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Monthly Commentary.
Ok, for the month of December I predicted 8-8 and the team went 8-8 no suprise there.  They finally started beating teams they should beat, ala bobcats & knicks twice. While losing to the top teams Boston twice, and the spurs and lost a heartbreaker to Orlando.  The snuck in a win over detroit and lost to the pacers to keep it even.

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
but Portland is 14-1 in their last 15 and where did you make this prediction?  And if the Bulls have really turned the corner, I see them going 14-2.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

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
the blazers just had a 13 game win streak snapped, but I didn't do much checking.  Unless the last game they played they won. I don't know if I am allowed to tell you where I made my prediction.  Ask Matt if I am allowed to tell you.

by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 7:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If anyone cares...
...I don't have cable, and I'm still too stupid (or too lazy to have bookmarked it) to know how to find on computer feeds. If anyone knows of a League Pass online.....................

Thanks.

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Jan 3, 2008 5:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

go back a few game threads
and look for nittanybulls comment.  The games might be blacked out tonight because they are on TNT.  Not sure.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 6:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No League Pass Thursdays
TNT bought 1/7 of the NBA schedule.  Not even NBA League Pass gets this day's schedule.

by NBA Observer on Jan 3, 2008 6:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Looking forward to this game
The matchup of the game is not Aldridge and Wallace.  It is Roy and Hinrich.  How will Hinrich limit Roy's dribble penetration that sets up all the Portland shooters.

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
Kirk is not foul happy tonight.
Win, just win.

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.
They always have such nice, not to mention original, things to say about the team.
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 6:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I am a little worried about this game
The Blazers have been hot. I wish the Bulls had kept Aldridge and I think that Roy is going to smoke Kirk.
TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 6:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

way to be positive
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You're right
I think that this game will be closer than I think
TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 6:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Geez, Matt, talk about blogging with the enemy!
Are we so unreceptive to your bitter apathy that you needed to go cheering up Blazer fans with that stupid-Bulls-starting-Du-DNPing-Thomas?
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 7:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ok i missed some of it
what did the three stooges have to say about the bulls.  I heard kenny try to be diplomatic and Chuckles say that he agreed with bringing BG off of the bench.  what else did they say?
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

They were discussing Pip's "analysis"
of BG and Kirk.  Kenny basically said it may have been something other people have been saying, but Pip said it in a brutal way.
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 7:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Barkley also mentioned
that Scottie is not a rocket scientist, but he did agree that Hinrich is a midget.

by alec on Jan 3, 2008 7:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, an he'd know.
At this point Barkley is two of Hinrich.  Width of course.

by cranscape on Jan 3, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

HEY!
I just missed what Boylan was saying on "wired".
What did he say?
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

he said all the negative nancy's
should unplug there "wired" computers for this one.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

expect ben gordon
to be a spark off the bench ;)
Fire Boylan!

by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 7:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

is Blazers Edge an SBNation blog?
because my login works over there, which is nice.  I also might have registered it over there a long time ago, too, can't remember.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Thought
If Tyrus did so well against Aldridge in the NCAA Tourney, why not play him on him all game?

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 7:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nice 24 reference
TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Smith
Always makes our first points.Veterans calming effect?
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

hey ben,
don't let blake do you like that!

by jocrucial on Jan 3, 2008 7:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ha
Well there ain't much to cheer about unless you're a big Joe Smith fan

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 7:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Time to insert Gordon.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He's in
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And I'm sure TT is gonna play like crazy
Just let him play!
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

"what is it gonna take
to put me in your five"

not a last place record in the east?

by bullsfaninla on Jan 3, 2008 7:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ha!
But he's got a Ring!
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Deng is ice cold.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Have you noticed he's been really quiet lately?
All the quotes in the papers seem to be BG, Wallace, and Kirk.  I don't think I've heard anything much from Lu since the coaching change.
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Very slow, deliberate pace
Just like the Blazers want it.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 7:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yeah
guys look gassed.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Time to get our Energy guy to the court.
I mean Noah.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Fucking jump Ben!
Don't just stand there and let Aldridge grab that.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

something different with HInrich's shot?
he's really elevating at the 3 point line.
Fire Boylan!

by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 7:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Noah is in so hopefully he gets more clock
is Wallace really going to get another 35+ min?
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

looks like he knows what he should have done
but too old and slow to do it.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Seems like
Kirk is hitting his shots
TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nate saw what was coming in Seattle
and made the smart move to Portland....
Bet he's really glad he did.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 7:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hinrich is going to pick up a cheap foul
here shortly if they don't give him a breather.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's Noah time
TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Noah nice pass!!!
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hey TT is in!!!!
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TT sighting!
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 7:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

portland won last night
14-1.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

you didn't read the preview either
I slaved over that preview and you guys don't even read it.  I see now why Matt wants to pawn them off on people.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

For what it's worth
I read it.  And enjoyed it.  Your efforts are appreciated!  :)
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I read it too.
Nice work! ;-)
Win, just win.

by sue369 on Jan 3, 2008 8:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Portland is not shooting good
but our rebounding is not better.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Looks sort of like an early season Bulls
boxscore, doesn't it?  Missing a lot, but hitting the offensive boards.
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Exactlly.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Rebounding is atrocious
And it seems like Wallace's feet are glued to the floor.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Smooth shot from TT there
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Does our new coach
really go by "Jimmy"? Or is Collins just bastardizing his name?
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

He was OK with BJ
when asked on ESPN1000 today.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

sigh
Thomas has been on the floor three times already
and he's back on the bench...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

he was bleeding
and he has two fouls.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

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
to the face??
ouch.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ben's shot is falling
I think he is better coming off the bench
TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

My take on Gordon
is that he feels majorly disrespected when he gets benched, so he's extra focused to try to prove that he should be starting. He also has a green light to take all the shots he wants because he's running with some backups. The problem is, all that him playing really well off the bench proves... is that he's good off the bench. He really can't win.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 7:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

that
and it's a lot harder for the other team to game plan against him.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I agree
TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 8:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Why?
It's not like the other team doesn't know he's going to be out there for 35+ minutes whether he's out there for the first 6 or not.

by Sports2 on Jan 3, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't Spurs vs Nuggets on League pass?
that should be the 2nd game on TNT.  No NFL network schedule switching for the NBA.  The NBA could learn a bit from the NFL.

by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

oh great
Wallace is back out there...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

One thing lost
in all of the bitching about the Bulls this year is that our annual Aging Cadaver is much better this year than in previous years. Smith really has helped.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Kirk...what a stupid foul
gave up 4 points right there
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

wallace should have stuffed that
he's lucky it went in with a shot that ugly...

And it just got worse....A DRAIN is in....

W-T-F?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Damn
if Boylan would have put Sefo in there, I don't think anybody would have had anything left to bitch about...
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Thabo in street clothes?
is he hurt, did we activate JamesOn or is he still in the d-league?

by bullsfaninla on Jan 3, 2008 8:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He was recalled
I am not sure what is up with Thabo
TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

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
I thought he had found some confidence in the olympics.

by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Because...
...he's in danger of fouling out and they really need him for those minutes down the stretch! Even if he fouls one or two more times, it's not likely to hurt them and ya know what? If you let him play more than four minutes every two games, he might, you know, get into the friggin' flow of the game and all that shit.
Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Jan 3, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How many shots
did we miss on that possession?
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If Wall-ass would start setting an example
and throwing the ball down hard (like an NBA stud) instead of playin like a pussy, maybe the rest of the team would start dunking too.

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?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The only dunk
I remember seeing this game is from Noc, off the feed from Noah. That's pretty sad.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No - Smith dunked one to end that debacle
of missed layups under the basket a few minutes ago...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

buckeyes giving the illini all we can handle,
I thought O state lost there top three players in the draft...

by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Kansas is up!
Only 10-0, but better than not being up.
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

half my co-workers are hokies and the director
went to va tech, o well now its 17 but I seen that The Blue Demons were up.  Plus it seems like O-state lost more that three players they lost seniors who are balling overseas.  Not good for illini tournament hopes.

by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Collins saying it like it
griffin, wallace, and duhon on the court together. EXPLOSIVE!

by bullsfaninla on Jan 3, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'm gonna pull my hair out
if Collins calls Boylan "Jimmy" one more time...

And Craig saggy-ass....what a clown

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

so much anger...
you need to relax.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMM
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You know, they're really right
How did Portland not defend better when the only offensive threats out there were BG and Joe Smith?

And when the hell was Du's last made basket?

"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

1973
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL
He's more talented than I thought, making baskets 9 years before he was born!

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?

"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I love all the analysts
saying that the Bulls need a bigger backcourt. It's like none of them realize that Du is (gasp!) actually SHORTER than Gordon.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think they're blinded by his
astounding defense and Dookie pedigree.
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The more I watch Smiths' game
more I like it.It was a good pick up last offseason.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

if only Aldridge could defend
him every game.
Fire Boylan!

by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

H-mmm
He is been pretty consistant from begining of the season.His midrange jumpshoot is something that TT should try to learn.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

But tonight I think you could make a reasonable
argument that Ty has looked better sitting on the bench than LA has looked in the game. ;)
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

can i steal that line
for my the oregonian can go fuck themselves post tomorrow?
Fire Boylan!

by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Be my guest.
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TNT crew just gave hope
Blazers are 1-9 when trailing at the half.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Barkley says bulls are going to make the playoffs
but according to the jet we are still in the honeymoon period.  Hope the honeymoon last at least a month.

by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow
Sucks that Deng's out.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Like in the game with Magic
Bulls let Blazers shoot wide open 3-s.Something should be done with that.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Great - they just said Lu won't be back
maybe we'll see more of TT then...?
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

There goes my fantasy night.
Although I'd trade off a bad fantasy night for a W for the Bulls anytime.  Still, it would have been nice of Lu to shoot better while he was in - or let me know to bench him ahead of time.  ;)
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Noc has 4 now?
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Blazers look like crap
Or are the Bulls just that good?

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 8:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That is possible
I was looking at the standings on ESPN earlier and the Celtics, Pistons, Magic and Toranto are the top four followed by Indiana, Atlanta, Washington and Philly. I think they can get in there Atlanta I don't think will be in there for the long run and I think Tinsley is hurt in Indiana so it is possible
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by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Deng's got a sore achilles
Apparently for a couple weeks?

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

WTF
where did u hear this?!

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't see where anyone explicitly
said he was going to be out the remainder of the game.  Maybe I missed it.

by alec on Jan 3, 2008 9:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Bulls F Deng leaves game
http://sportstwo.com/NBA/Story/NBA/1456452

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
is not the way anybody here, even the most ardent Tyrus fans, wanted to see TT's minutes go up.  

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
he was right under the hoop and passed it out
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Taking donations on the
"Buy Duhon a bucket" foundation.

by RogersPark Kris on Jan 3, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Good - Du is sitting and BG is coming out
Horrible shooting from Du tonight
Is it spring training yet?

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
made basket?  On a goaltend?

And when the heck did Wallace develop delusions of having a low post game.  I just shudder when he throws those up.

"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 8:46 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Bulls need Deng to run.
Especially with this lineup.

by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Thwe Bulls all of a sudden look like
shyte.

And Wall-ass looks completely LOST out there.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nocioni
The more i watch Noce, the more I start to sour on him.  Its nice he can spread the floor, but his defense has gotten worse every year.  

by Sambossanova on Jan 3, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WTF just happened there?
nothing from Dougy?
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Smith!
Last 6 bulls points.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Noc!
What the hell was that?!
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Take Noc out!
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

F
tie game.

Just F'in F.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Who'd have thought
Du with the ball at the end of the quarter would be a better play than giving it to BG?
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

All I see right now is the Bulls collapsing
in the 3rd...up by 14 and now by 1...

Had this game and let them back in it. Just hope the Bulls can shoot next Q.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The bulls never win the third quarter
it's like a curse or something.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This is absurd
Boylan should just slap everyone on the team except Smith during the break.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yikes, glance a way for a second
We are really missing Deng's usual contribution.  Smith is picking up some of the slack, but it would be great if Noah and Noc and the rest post some numbers too.

by cranscape on Jan 3, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Where the f**k is Craig Saiger
I want to know what happened on that Joe Smith shove in the back.  And what happened to Thabo.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Refs didn't call the screen foul on Outlaw,
so Joe shoved him. I think they called a double foul, which surprised me. One good thing about vets, I guess.

by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You know,
One of the reasons I miss Skiles is that you always knew that he was just as fucking pissed off about the Bulls play as you were. That vein in his forehead was always threatening to burst. You knew how much he cared, and how angry he got when they were playing like shit.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I got your vein
right here.
Skiles is gone - and good riddence.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What's your argument against Skiles?
He's too into grit and hustle and not enough into talent? That's a great argument... until you realize that he was fired so that Pax could institute his genius strategy of benching Gordon in favor of Du- AKA benching talent in favor of grit and hustle.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 9:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I've never see Travis Outlaw
shoot anything like this before.

by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

that was a bs call.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Noce
Looks terrible
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by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I wish they wouldn't call Boylan the interim coach
How lame is that anyway?  He's the coach for the rest of the season with a chance to go from there.  Doesn't that merit just calling him "the coach"

by Sports2 on Jan 3, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WTF
kind of line up is this.  I know deng is out but what the hell.

by Sambossanova on Jan 3, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

This has gotten completely out of control
and ugly
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Groan
We're back in lineup hell.
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

BG!
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

No Tyrus
Just Griffin....sad

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

agreed.
TT comes in, picks up two fouls and goes back to the bench for the rest of the night.

WTF?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

A-Drain lights it up
Which is swell, I love him.  But. The TNT guys seemed to indicate Deng's been sore for a bit.  If that's the case, why the hell didn't the Bulls at least dress Thabo?

by Sports2 on Jan 3, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I want
Tyrus
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by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I have lost count
of how many times wall-ass has been right inder the hoop with a chance to dunk it and has passed it out and / or turned it over...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I agree
Someone mentioned he looked like he was glued to the floor
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by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

and people wonder why
hinrich doesn't have more assists.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

FucK Grriffin!!!Fuck!
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We're gonna lose
Cause of this wack line up

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

a!#@$@!$!
It's like there's nobody on the bulls who isn't a specialist.  Is it that hard to guard a slow footed jumpshooter?
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gee,
I remember Tyrus hitting one from that same spot for us in the first half.

by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Welcome
to lineup hell!

by tyrus4prez on Jan 3, 2008 9:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Boylan has no ballls WTF with A-drain?
Where is Tyrus??????!!!!!
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gordon is my ONLY HOPE!
Play him and pay him his money!
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Him and Joe Smith
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed
Smith has been terrific today.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Fuckin A
Not a good time for Kirk to go cold

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

And what is wall-asses issue?
Joe Smith is running circles around him...
Boylan should put Noah back in to replace Ben...
Geesh..
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:24 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I never thought I would say this
Thank God for Joe Smith
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by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

You can thank him
Or like someones signature here "In Pax we trust"
at least at this pick on Smith,cause Roy looks really good.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Here we go again....
BG dribbling the ball until the clock winds down and then throws up a brick...

I don't know if I can stand to watch another heartbreaker tonight.
Orlando all over again....(sigh)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Close down Roy!
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Now please get a stop
This looks like the Orlando game all over again

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:32 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Seems like Lu has missed some time
due to injury already this season...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yep...and now his achilles?
Not good - especially with the season not even half over with...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

so hard to watch
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

this game
shouldn't be nearly this close, horrible lineup to start the 4th

by tyrus4prez on Jan 3, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gordon made it a
tougher shot than he needed too. Good OReb by Joe; he got hacked by Roy on the taveaway, but no call.

by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

he got hacked by Roy
Smith was mauled and no call...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:36 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Actually
on replay you can see that Noces diving to the floor caused all this.Give him credit for that hustle.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather have Deng in there with one
foot, than watch the Bulls try to manafacture points like this.

by rexisourqb on Jan 3, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hinrich saved our ass at this one.OT.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh no....not another overtime....
Anyone think the Bulls will pull it out this time?
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Third time's a charm, right?
Maybe Blazers will go cold from outside...
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Dumb by them not to run a (real) play!
Why does every other team get so conservative at these times? It's like they're playing to go to overtime. TG Roy didn't dive to the hoop.

by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

dRive...to the hoop.
Spelling really takes a hit when you're going fast....

by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Portland went to the Bulls patented
one on one offense to end the game, except they substituted Roy for Gordon  Similar results.

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
watching this team is a chore, and this feels like a loss no matter the result in OT.

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!
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

A-ha
Mr.Optimism.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hey Matt - nice to have someone to share
my negativity with now....    :-)
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This has been
a really weird, low-energy game. It seems like neither team really gives a shit. Which is unsettling since, you know, they're being paid several millions of dollars to give a shit.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Standing next to each other,
Aldridge does not look that much taller than Big Ben.

by alec on Jan 3, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

GORDON - WTF was THAT??!!
SHYTE
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

and in Bulls fashion
Krk follows with a stupid 3 pt. brick
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Man we shit the bed on that possession
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by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

this is killing me
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Without question
Smith is the Bulls player of the game
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I am about ready
To eat every bad word I've said about Gordon
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by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but don't forget
BG has done some STUPID shyte tonight too....
like stupid turnovers....
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

EXACTLY
Like the Orlando game

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

not quite
bulls weren't up 4 with a minute and a half in this one.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Yea
But now we're down by 2
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

first team to 100
usually wins....
argh...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

BTW
Aldridge has had no low post presence tonight.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If the Bulls are incapable of sticking
a jump shooting PF of C away from the basket, why don't they ever go to a zone?  That way, Ben or Tyrus or Joe can stay in the post.

by rexisourqb on Jan 3, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

you don't get it
Wallace is already playing his own zone.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 9:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You've got me there
it's funny because it's true...

by rexisourqb on Jan 3, 2008 9:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Noc
Out of fuckin position on a CRUCIAL play!

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

With these "high degree of difficulty"
shots, too bad they don't score basketball like diving - BG could have a 3.4 degree of difficulty bonus on all these weird little shots (although thankfully they're mostly dropping!)
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ben or Tyrus or Joe can stay in the post
With TT on the bench, that leaves BW and Joe
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Smith is my player
of the DAY!
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Man we need a stop
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by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

oh bu-ruth-er
I can't take this....
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I really can't handle this
I got shit to do tonight!

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No kidding
I have a huge exam at 9 tomorrow morning, so here I am stupidly watching the game instead of reviewing for it.
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 10:00 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

this team is
going nowhere when Joe Smith is your "go to gut" in ot

by GoldenThreePeat on Jan 3, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Go to guy for the season, maybe you
have a point.  But anyone can have a hot game, and this game it's Joe Smith.  It's stupid not to go to him.

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
one time, let us win a game like this

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 9:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'll second that
TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck!2 nd overtime!
What are they doing?What is gonna happened to my heart by end of the season?Man....Just win it,please!
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 9:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Too bad the youth didn't get
more burn this one...Guys are gonna be gettin' tired out there now.

by marionette on Jan 3, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What the FUCK
I have a DATE!
...
Fuck it. I'm not leaving.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

at some point
somebody has to foul out right?  Hinrich should have fouled out twice by now.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

F!
THREE long range bricks that possession...
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Please
Noce or Kirk hit a damn shot
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by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 10:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Sucks, huh.
They had been shooting so much better.
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 10:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely F-ING PATHETIC
Matt is right - watching this team is a chore
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 10:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Clutch Free Throws
From the worst free throw shooter in NBA history.
If there are problems in this world that jumping can solve, Tyrus Thomas will solve them. (Truehoop)

by Chalkwhite on Jan 3, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If you can BG out for def
surely you could put noah in for Wallace on offense...
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 10:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

1:29 left tied
Please win this F....G Game!I don't even care about Championship just this F....game!:-)
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 10:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We were up by fourteen
This should not be happening
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by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 10:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Sadly, it is
But a W is a W . . . we need this so badly!

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 10:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

you should save comments like that
for your blog.  We'll be sure to check them out.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 10:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks
I'll keep that in mind. If we are a playoff team we need to put teams away when we have them down
TMD- http://playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 10:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Ha-ha-ha!Some humor
Some  humor helps to survive in close games like this.:-)
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 10:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Finally got the lead
with less than a minute!

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

"This is why you play the game"
I saw Veektor texting his agent during Boylan's Gipper speech.
Fire Boylan!

by hscs on Jan 3, 2008 10:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

How many times have we seen Kirk
fall for the pump fake?

shyte.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Jan 3, 2008 10:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

OMFG
this is now EXACTLY LIKE THE ORLANDO GAME!!!!!!!
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Nails in the coffin
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by TMD on Jan 3, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Guh.
Gotta love Big Ben out there beyond the 3 point line for 15 seconds

by Sports2 on Jan 3, 2008 10:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Damn damn damn, OK its crystal clear we
need another option than gordan handling the ball out top, have kirk handle it and ben come off screen hell double or triple screen if you have too.

by Ibleedbullsred on Jan 3, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gah!
TOs with less than a minute to go make me sick to my stomach.  Damnit anyway.
"I believe. I believe. It's silly, but I believe." (Miracle on 34th Street)

by wjb1492 on Jan 3, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

who was proposing a special catagory
of late game BG turnover?  That was amazingly awful.

by alec on Jan 3, 2008 10:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

LOL. Right. Amplified.
Although it's not very funny at the moment.

by alec on Jan 3, 2008 10:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not funny.
But so true.His turnovers coat us a Whole game.F...!
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 10:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I mean "cost"
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 10:33 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Here it comes
The insanely wild 3 from Ben to try and tie the game

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.....!
You just lost the game.
"RUN,TYRUS,RUN!!!"-Formerly Chicago Bulls coach S.Skiles

by Azabullsfan on Jan 3, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Way to go Ben Gordon
same old shyte
Is it spring training yet?

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
Ye OldeBull

by OldeBull on Jan 3, 2008 10:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Game Over.
For all of Ben's big shots down the stretch, he makes the crucial turnover and exacerbates it by making a stupid foul for the And-1.  He had a similar terrible turnover when Dwight Howard picked his pocket in the Orlando game, that swung momentum and sent it to OT where they ultimately lost.

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

Bright side
this should take 15-20 games off of Joe Smith's season.  Maybe 5-10 off of Noc too.
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 10:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's so over
Now I need to get laid to forget about this shit

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 10:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'd like to think we win the Championship
If we had Duncan, but sadly . . . doesn't matter

by Option27 on Jan 3, 2008 10:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I had a similar excuse after the Magic game
but BG is still going to have the ball in his hands at the end...
Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Jan 3, 2008 10:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I can't wait to go back to school
so I can't make myself sit through this sh** anymore.

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