Open Game Thread #52: Bulls vs. Miami Heat

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 14, 2008 5:07 PM CST in News

I received some unfortunate news this morning: I have tickets to this game.

At least Ben Wallace isn't playing.

Early start, 7pm CST, to accommodate those foolish TNT executives.

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Surprised TNT

Didn't can this game for a L&O rerun

It would probably be better for ratings.

by mruntouchable on Feb 14, 2008 5:14 PM CST 0 recs

espn canned an upcoming

bulls game. Don't remember which one. I think it's harder for TNT to do, they're aren't as many games on.

by KT on Feb 14, 2008 5:50 PM CST up 0 recs

I think

It was Bulls/Wizards

We're lucky that the rest of the world gets to see how the Bulls look WITHOUT Corpse.

I think this is a great time for the Bulls to be seen

by Option27 on Feb 14, 2008 7:14 PM CST up 0 recs

Agreed.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Bulls win this game BIG.
Just BECAUSE Wallace won't be there.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 14, 2008 7:23 PM CST up 0 recs

On top of sucking, Bulls have had some bad luck

this season as well. Catching Minnesota on its big winning stretch, and now getting Miami when it's playing better with Marion. Hopefully they'll play all 4 quarters tonight.

And Matt, I'm really sorry for your misfortune. Hopefully things will be looking up soon. ;)

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 14, 2008 5:58 PM CST 0 recs

Woah

Those jersey's threw me off

by Option27 on Feb 14, 2008 7:18 PM CST 0 recs

was that TT who won the tip

Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 14, 2008 7:18 PM CST 0 recs

TT

for someone who can jump that high he seems to get blocked a lot.

by Sambossanova on Feb 14, 2008 7:21 PM CST 0 recs

rough start

but good results. more dunks in the first five minutes than in most games.

Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 14, 2008 7:21 PM CST 0 recs

Wow!

We look like one of those teams we play against.

by BoxingHideout on Feb 14, 2008 7:21 PM CST 0 recs

And Ty does get the start

I still wonder how Boylan can possibly jump around so much on this kid - barely playing to starting is wild. But still good that Ty's playing!

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 14, 2008 7:22 PM CST 0 recs

guess

how long will tyrus be in for?

by Sambossanova on Feb 14, 2008 7:23 PM CST 0 recs

TT is on pace for a quadruple double

in blocks, rebounds, TO's and goal tends.

Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 14, 2008 7:24 PM CST 0 recs

Doesn't look comfortable on offense

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 14, 2008 7:25 PM CST up 0 recs

Tyrus

I dont understand how everyone thinks TT is ready to start and play 40 minutes when he messes up like 30 times in 4 minutes.

This isnt the first time either...I like him but whats wrong with him.

by Sambossanova on Feb 14, 2008 7:25 PM CST 0 recs

He's dumb

But it's not like that can't be fixed.

If he got regular playing time, he'd be fine.

Look at Thabo

by Option27 on Feb 14, 2008 7:26 PM CST up 0 recs

Decent energy to start

But they're not playing all that smart. I wish Noc would have as much aggressiveness on defense as he has for offense.

by paxson43 on Feb 14, 2008 7:25 PM CST 0 recs

TT was trying to do too much

but once he got a little winded, he settled down.

Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 14, 2008 7:28 PM CST 0 recs

Starting to settle down

A little nervous energy to start, but they'll be alright.

You can almost "feel" the youngin's excitement in just knowing that they get all of Wallace's minutes tonight and don't have to worry about stupid things....like....being great in the first half, then being benched for the entire second half....

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 14, 2008 7:30 PM CST 0 recs

Kirk in . .

for Thabo?!

Excuse me while I throw up

by Option27 on Feb 14, 2008 7:32 PM CST 0 recs

Make room for the rest of us.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 14, 2008 7:36 PM CST up 0 recs

Agreed.

'nuff said.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 14, 2008 7:40 PM CST up 0 recs

Dwayne Wade

has been playing with some sort of injury since Marquette.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 14, 2008 7:34 PM CST 0 recs

Too much dribbling there Kirk

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 14, 2008 7:40 PM CST 0 recs

So far Hinrich is the weakest link this game.

by BiNgO on Feb 14, 2008 7:41 PM CST 0 recs

he's 3-3

you'd think they'd be up more if he were the weakest link.

Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 14, 2008 7:43 PM CST up 0 recs

Just once this year while we still have chance

I wanna see Thabo on the floor with Tyrus and Joakim

by Option27 on Feb 14, 2008 7:43 PM CST 0 recs

I wonder

If Kirk has "earned" his spot yet

by Option27 on Feb 14, 2008 7:49 PM CST 0 recs

Or "proving" he's best off the bench?

Who knows what anything means around here anymore?

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 14, 2008 7:53 PM CST up 0 recs

Ha

Good point!

This HAS to mean he's best suited as a 6th man!

by Option27 on Feb 14, 2008 7:55 PM CST up 0 recs

Pretty soon we'll read some Boylan quote

about Kirk and BG having to compete for the 6th man spot.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 14, 2008 8:00 PM CST up 0 recs

Alright, I'm swtching over to Lost

... and I am not referring to the Bulls' coaching staff.

by paxson43 on Feb 14, 2008 7:58 PM CST 0 recs

But they sure could be

by Sports2 on Feb 14, 2008 8:24 PM CST up 0 recs

Why is Noah "missing" tonight?

Is he in foul trouble?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 14, 2008 8:40 PM CST 0 recs

did everybody switch over to lost?

Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 14, 2008 8:40 PM CST 0 recs

seems like it! :-)

zzzzzzzzzzzz

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 14, 2008 8:41 PM CST up 0 recs

Nah, I'm still watching the game

and enjoying the usual 3rd quarter lull. Doesn't seem to be many people around tonight, but I assume that's a Valentine's Day thing.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 14, 2008 8:46 PM CST up 0 recs

I assume that's a Valentine's Day thing

yeah....as in tired of getting their HEARTS broken by the Bulls....sigh

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 14, 2008 8:48 PM CST up 0 recs

If we lose this, I quit.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 14, 2008 8:44 PM CST 0 recs

I woulda

switched over to LOST if it was on here on Pacific time

by Option27 on Feb 14, 2008 8:44 PM CST 0 recs

How was that an OFFENSIVE foul

on TT?

Goaltending is more like it...I replayed it on tivo and couldn't see anything wrong by TT...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 14, 2008 8:45 PM CST 0 recs

Shawn is great, and Wade

greater, but c'mon Bulls! Gotta get this team!

P.S.: What's "Lost"? ;)

by marionette on Feb 14, 2008 8:47 PM CST 0 recs

Kirk's hot shooting night is sure fun,

but the lack of assists is killing my fantasy team.

(Don't tell Matt I used the f-word...)

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 14, 2008 8:53 PM CST 0 recs

heh

don't worry, all's fair in an open thread.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 14, 2008 11:25 PM CST up 0 recs

I made this my Valentines date.

We better at least win.

Or I will pay.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 14, 2008 8:55 PM CST 0 recs

Czar repeated the Boylan quote

about Hinrich earning it back. How embarrassing.

by marionette on Feb 14, 2008 8:55 PM CST 0 recs

Where is NOAH??!

Just when you think he's GOTTA play because Wallace is out, he's missing.

Geesh.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 14, 2008 8:58 PM CST 0 recs

Noah's back

And so am I from Lost. This season has been terrific so far.

by paxson43 on Feb 14, 2008 9:06 PM CST 0 recs

At least someone

is having a terrific season. :)

by cranscape on Feb 14, 2008 10:27 PM CST up 0 recs

Tyrus, don't

try posting up my guy anymore. You need to drive on him or (best bet) give it up.

by marionette on Feb 14, 2008 9:09 PM CST 0 recs

That's gonna hurt the Noah FG%

At least he's back in, hopefully to stay.

by marionette on Feb 14, 2008 9:12 PM CST 0 recs

fire paxson now

a fraud exposed

by fireskiles on Feb 14, 2008 9:22 PM CST 0 recs

They best not blow this!

by Option27 on Feb 14, 2008 9:23 PM CST 0 recs

Think Joe said something to Kirk

about maybe passing the ball?

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 14, 2008 9:26 PM CST 0 recs

This is too close for comfort.

At least Marcus Banks is showing the same deficiencies he did as a Sun, that's helping.

by marionette on Feb 14, 2008 9:28 PM CST 0 recs

I spoke too soon

He's got a couple 3s now.

by marionette on Feb 14, 2008 9:34 PM CST up 0 recs

TT with 4 blocks

Wonder if Wall-ass is watching tonight

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 14, 2008 9:32 PM CST 0 recs

This is so lame

To be this close at home against the worst team in basketball

by Option27 on Feb 14, 2008 9:32 PM CST 0 recs

But it's really not the same team

Marion would be an upgrade on Shaq just by playing, and it they've been playing well against good teams since the trade.

I think the guys are doing alright tonight.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 14, 2008 9:36 PM CST up 0 recs

Especially

when we KNOW that it could and SHOULD be much different....

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 14, 2008 9:37 PM CST up 0 recs

Kirk is smiling

Maybe he earned his starting spot back. What say you, Mad Dog Boylan!?

by paxson43 on Feb 14, 2008 9:36 PM CST 0 recs

I don't know...

that was a monster 3 point effort from Duhon.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 14, 2008 9:44 PM CST up 0 recs

That was a clear intentional foul

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 14, 2008 9:37 PM CST 0 recs

whadda ya think

BM's all around?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 14, 2008 9:38 PM CST 0 recs

mmmmmm

maybe not.
So what then...boos all around because the Bulls once again deny the fans of free food?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 14, 2008 9:40 PM CST up 0 recs

THABO!!!

BOOO!!!

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 14, 2008 9:43 PM CST up 0 recs

A big BOOOOOO to all the stupid

fans. Are these the same moron Cubs fans that didn't care about a loss, as long as they got to see a Sosa homer? IDIOTS!

by marionette on Feb 14, 2008 9:51 PM CST up 0 recs

Bulls WIN! Bulls WIN!

Yeah, baby. Bulls WIN!!!!!!

by marionette on Feb 14, 2008 9:55 PM CST up 0 recs

If Hinrich

Doesn't start the next game, I'm boycotting

by Option27 on Feb 14, 2008 9:40 PM CST 0 recs

No worries, Bull fans

Happy Valentine's everyone!

by marionette on Feb 14, 2008 9:41 PM CST 0 recs

The crowd is gettin' out of control w the

Big Mac lust.

TT got a double double.

Woo.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 14, 2008 9:44 PM CST 0 recs

call me a blind optimist...

but thats a pretty good win to end a dismal 1st half with. the heat have looked pretty good since the marion deal, and they shot 46% tonight (47 from deep) with 10 threes. beating them without your two best players is a pretty decent win. now lets get healthy, get a new coach, and kidnap wallace

by Mike C on Feb 14, 2008 10:00 PM CST 0 recs