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None of the new guys are playing, but the old guys are still gone. Net positive.

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Have a kick ass
game tonight Noah!! Hope we have something to celebrate after the game.

by sue369 on Feb 22, 2008 6:20 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Amen to that Sue.
I'm so glad that the corpse and A drain are gone -
And it translating into more Noah playing time...

Watch out - I might drop the negative routine and go back to my happy self...

I did say MIGHT though...     :-)

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 7:11 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

post-game track back...
14 points, 10 boards, high FG %.  Good thing you told him :)

Needs to get to the line a bit ... but he looked really good.  Tyrus too.

by Bayern Munich on Feb 22, 2008 10:12 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just had
a feeling that he would come out fired up tonight. Nice to see TT kick some ass too.

by sue369 on Feb 22, 2008 11:00 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Noah
About to show people exactly why we traded the Corpse!

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 6:46 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NBALP
is showing a blackout in my area. I hope that changes before the game comes on. Dammmit!!!!

by sue369 on Feb 22, 2008 6:49 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That would really suck
I remember when the last Bulls televised game was cancelled for the Celtics/Pistons game, they didn't show the game at all

That would blow completely

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 6:59 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good vibe in here tonight
They already have the scoreboard graphics in place for Hughes and Gooden.

Deng and Luol are playing an impromptu game of soccer at halfcourt. TT and Noah goofing off.

I hope Tyrus starts and not Noc.

Also, all of the suites at the visitor's end of the court are torn out. Anyone know what's going on?

Let's win tonight.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 22, 2008 6:59 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haha
Deng slacks off too much, I wish they play Luol more often
"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 7:02 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoops!
Luol and Thabo.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 22, 2008 7:03 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Suites
Are torn out to make room for a giant suite in which fans can buy individual tickets.  Kinda like the Legends Lounge but you dont have to reserve the whole thing.  

I asked during a recent lockerroom tour.

by chlutz508 on Feb 23, 2008 10:46 AM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

think I'm gonna have to watch the darn
Clevland game on ESPN.  I have a bad feeling BW is gonna play well and with passion.  But I also think Noah's gonna do well - so who cares!

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 7:04 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think
they're playing without their new guys too. Heard something on the tv in the background about the Cavs only have 8 guys dressing tonight and 2 are from the D-League.

by CubFan81 on Feb 22, 2008 7:06 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yup
you're right.  Clevland only has six guys dressed!

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 7:14 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Have all the players passed their physicals?
I thought this would take a few days.

by Bass on Feb 22, 2008 7:06 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Denver announcers suck:
"Brings up an opening for the 2nd year man[I'm thinking, Thomas?] from Florida, Joakim Noah."

You're just the worst type of person

"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 7:04 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Starting
Noc
Tyrus
Noah
Thabo
Kirk

by Bass on Feb 22, 2008 7:11 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Starting Lineup
Hinrich
Sefolosha
Nocioni
Thomas
Noah

I guess Deng isn't feeling that great still

"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 7:12 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

fine to see
deng off the bench if hes actually going to limit his minutes.  unlike before when he was quickly back to playing 40+ which is why he injured himself again.

by Jaina on Feb 22, 2008 7:20 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TT and the guys
have nice energy already

This is so nice of a change...

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh snap
T2 and Noah are possessed!

by T2fan on Feb 22, 2008 7:16 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

anybody know a way to watch this?
it seems the "sopcast" business isn't working.  either that or it's back to anatomy for me....

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 7:17 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

mms/boss links
Check the forum, they only last for 1-2 minutes:

http://golf.cautela.nl/showthread.php?t=15505&page=19

goto the last page and start from there(freshest links)

"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 7:19 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll help you out
Link.
"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 7:21 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thank you so much
this is very cool.

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 7:32 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WOW!
What a difference!
WoooHooo!!
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 7:18 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What an awesome start
This is a lot more fun then watching Ben Wallace limp up and down the court.

by Big D on Feb 22, 2008 7:19 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

good looking start
let's hope they can keep it up.
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 22, 2008 7:19 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nobody
ummm...I mean Nocioni  :-)

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 22, 2008 7:24 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WHAT WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR
I can't think of a better start

Seriously

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 7:21 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You think
Tyrus' shot will fall more knowing he has minutes regardless now?

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I really get the feeling
that Wallace was more harm to the kids than just his taking up minutes...
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 7:24 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am so happy
watching Tyrus and Noah and Thabo play is great. Tyrus is showing his game now.

by SRQman on Feb 22, 2008 7:24 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

For a gut who gets called lazy . . .
Tyrus sure has dramatically improved his jumper from last year.  Hopefully he doesn't fall in love with it now, and takes it to the basket when they close out on him.

by Big D on Feb 22, 2008 7:24 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah
in all this glee of new hope, one thing I forgot about was that refs have heavily favored the mcnuggets over the Bulls in the past few years...

I hope that doesn't happen tonight as well.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 7:29 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tyrus done lost his mind
That second call against TT was dogshit. Officiating has been crap.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 22, 2008 7:28 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hahah, oh man
Noah should never shoot the mid-jumper, ever
"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 7:30 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They are like
a new team without the corpse touching the floor.

by BiNgO on Feb 22, 2008 7:31 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This really is a new team
People have no idea how big the Bulls won in that blockbuster trade

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 7:35 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ding dong, the bitch is dead
- bitch being the corpse and his experiment with the Bulls.
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 7:35 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Denver's announcers
give you average Homer a bad name.  And what does Iverson have to do to get a carry called?
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 22, 2008 7:34 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't think they've been that bad
They gave props for Noah blocking Anthony
"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 7:36 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they started out a lot worse
but it's hard to ignore how well the bulls are playing.  Gray and TT need to watch the fouls.
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 22, 2008 7:44 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Haha dude, did you hear them talk about
their dinner with Red Kerr:

"When we were having dinner with Red Kerr last night, he told us that he thinks Aaron Graaay should actually be the starting center."

"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 7:44 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah that was great.
These guys do not bother me if anything they are kinda funny.

by SRQman on Feb 22, 2008 7:46 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sounds like we have a game here
Things can only get better! http:\\playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Feb 22, 2008 7:35 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I almost wish
Gooden and Hughes just flat out sucked and the Bulls wouldn't be tempted to even play em when available

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 7:39 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

can't remember the last time
the Bulls had a 33 pt first Q against a good team...

Man, this is a nice way to spend a Friday eve.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 7:43 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

haha
you're funny...    :-)
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 7:45 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL
Red compared Eduardo Najera to Griffin. Im assuming he means Adrain and if thats the case why is he stil in the league.

by eross226 on Feb 22, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this three guard lineup must end
Gordon can't guard smith.

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 7:46 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Denver Announcers have been stroking
Gray all game.  Then they admit to having dinner with Johnny Red before the game, and say that Johnny Red told them that Aaron Gray should be starting.  Just the idea of Johnny talking about his man crush to the out of town announcers made me burst into laughter.

by Scotter on Feb 22, 2008 7:46 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

man, I wish I heard that
also, I can picture Red waving off the menu and sticking to the complimentary mints.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 22, 2008 8:33 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

come on
Boylan...make a move

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 22, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah...this is where Boylan screws it
3 guard line-up should NOT be a regular thing.

Stick with / go back to what got you the lead.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 7:50 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

three guards! three guards!
Boylan!  Asshole!

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what's worse
is that he's playing doo-doo over Thabo
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 7:52 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

to give boylan a liiitle
credit, I think he's trying to protect thabo and his 2 fouls

by eGirl on Feb 22, 2008 7:53 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BS call on Noah
and that was NOT goaltending....the ball was still level and not going down
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dude, comeon, that was goaltending
He's been prone to do that, as well.
"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 7:55 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not going down...
The rule is you have to get it on the way up. So level is goaltending.

by Bass on Feb 22, 2008 8:00 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So if you don't see it going down
how do you know it's leveled off?

Clean block.

by marionette on Feb 22, 2008 8:11 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it's leveled off
if you don't see it going up... ;)

by Bass on Feb 22, 2008 10:27 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

weak
lazy foul by Kirk

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 22, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

for those watching...
does gordon appear to be playing any differently today?.. i.e. more aggressive?

by leeac on Feb 22, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not particularly
he just got stripped badly, but came back and drained a three.
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 22, 2008 7:58 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't know.
It looks like he's passed up at least a couple threes.  But just hit a big one...so I can't really say.

by eGirl on Feb 22, 2008 7:58 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

why isn't
Thabo in? I hate Boylan's rotation
Things can only get better! http:\\playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Feb 22, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man I wish Duhon
was part of that trade somehow

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 7:59 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was so happy
when the initial reports included him
Things can only get better! http:\playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Feb 22, 2008 8:02 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

initial reports
And then pissed 10 minutes later when we found out he wasn't....    LOL
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 8:24 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

His name
should never be spoken again
Things can only get better! http:\playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Feb 22, 2008 7:58 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Check Gordons' shoes
I've never seen someone constantly slip on the court. Holy shit, it's not that hard to stand on your two feet
"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wonder...
what drills someone runs to practice not falling down.

by BoxingHideout on Feb 22, 2008 7:59 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That drill is done during early infancy
when the vestibulocochlear nerve is developing.

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 8:00 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You are just soo smart!
"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 8:02 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OK, I deserved that.
I went for funny, and hit smart-alecky instead.

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 8:03 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hinrich needs to fucking guard
Smith. Fucking jesus. That matchup has changed the game.

And the officiating blows.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 22, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did I hear correctly?
That Noc is guarding Melo? That has to be ugly
Things can only get better! http:\\playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Feb 22, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow
a tech on Lu????

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 22, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lu was clearly there
and outside the circle.

Can only think of one call to go our way: when they (Deng?) put it up to beat the :24. It sounded like the buzzer went off before it hit the rim, and Bulls got the 2nd chance reb. But that could've been a case of out-of-sync sound too.

by marionette on Feb 22, 2008 8:20 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Folks
we've seen the last of Thabo.

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lol
it does kinda look that way...

...i doubt it though.  It's just that Ben is kinda hot tonight.

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 22, 2008 8:08 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's not the Ben minutes
it's the Duhon minutes Thabo needs to take.  That way we can have a big guard on those other big guards like JR Smith.  The good part is that this is the BG "bonanza" our fearless leader predicted.

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 8:10 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

did he get hurt
it looked like he might have the last time he came out.
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 22, 2008 8:11 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not sure
i didn't notice...hope not

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 22, 2008 8:15 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he almost has to have been hurt
that's how bizarre keeping with that 3-guard lineup for so long was.

oh...he's out to start the 2nd half. Boylan's just a clown :)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 22, 2008 8:30 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I sure hope not
Is he in foul trouble? Or is it Boylan's love of C Du?
Things can only get better! http:\playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Feb 22, 2008 8:09 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's taking that
Joe Smith jumper and making it like Joe Smith would. Go TT!

by BiNgO on Feb 22, 2008 8:10 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

woohoo!
is Boylan noticing what's NOT in the game right now?!?

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You wouldn't be talking about
3 guards, would you???    :-)
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 8:15 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Baby Bulls II indeed
I realize this is only one game....
But DAMN!

What a difference out there...

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 8:17 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TT THROWS IT DOWN!!!
Booom shaka-laka!!
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no problem man
"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 8:16 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nice half
damn, EVERYONE seems intense and focused tonight.  Hopefully they can keep this up.

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 22, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Do we really
need Hughes and Gooden now? hehe

by T2fan on Feb 22, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Watching is just so much FUN tonight!
Yeah, there have been a couple of mistakes here and there, but the whole overall attitude (theirs? mine?) is so different.  I really like the kids.  :)
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 22, 2008 8:17 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why is it
that coaches don't just read blogs just to see what fans see.

Maybe get a different perspective  

It's not rocket science!

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if coaches
had to read blogs to see what we're seeing, then we're worse off than we think

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 22, 2008 8:19 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm just saying . . .
It wouldn't hurt to see what EVERYONE in Bulls world thinks about the team

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 8:20 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You read my mind!
Huge number of posts to get rid of BW, play TT.  Finally we see it happen and lo and behold - good basketball.  This is what I was hoping to see when the season began.  Let's hope it continues.  

by chgobr on Feb 22, 2008 8:24 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Most enjoyable game of year so far.
Especially, knowing Ben Worthless will not step onto floor.  Sweet interior passing to end half.  Finally, we are seeing Noah and Thomas together more.  I don't know how many entries I've read bitching for that to happen.

by BiNgO on Feb 22, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OH MAN.
Well. We trade Ben Wallace, are forced to play TT major minutes, and somehow like magic we rock the house.
That was a seriously awesome half to watch, though there were a bunch of groaner moments [BG, don't randomly get the ball stolen from you. You made up for it with the 3 next time down though.].
This could be the TT breakout game we've all been waiting for. He's playing like a man possessed. Even on the poster he made them work for it.
Noah ... Noah needs to bulk up, badly, and then he will be amazing. Hasn't played as well as I'd hope tonight though.
Also: It is confirmed, Ben Gordon is the best spot-up shooter ever, but has no other skills. Though he has been driving to the hoop and not falling down, tonight. Maybe he decided trying to draw fouls isn't as important as actually scoring.
Also: you know how the announcers on CSN used to go 'Oh no!' every time they watch TT shoot? I'm starting to do that with Noce. He scares me [yes, even though he's been playing pretty good].

by Prevenge on Feb 22, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also would like to point out
After "The trade", everyone in the NBA will stop second guessing Paxson's draft picks of Tyrus, Thabo and Joakim.

The praise will continue to fall on Pax soon enough.

Also, this is really going to elevate the youngsters trade value if another star happens to be available

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, lets calm down here
It's one game after the trade, and we still have no idea how many minutes Hughes/Gooden are going to eat up. That, and, Thomas has underperformed last year, while others from the same draft have done a little better from their first year

Regardless, very exciting half.

"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 8:26 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've been calm (depressed) all year
and enjoy being excited about this team again.  I agree about one game, actually one half, but they look good against a good team that has been playing well.

by chgobr on Feb 22, 2008 8:30 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

enjoy being excited about this team again
Word.

This years has been SUCH a bummer that I'm gonna enjoy this fun for all it's worth!    :-)

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 8:33 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Very exciting
game so far. TT and Noah are both playing well. Enjoyed all the Aaron Gray chatter by the Denver announcers. Some funny stuff.

Please no dreaded 3rd quarter lull.

by sue369 on Feb 22, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tyrus 12 and 5, Noah 8 and 7
THIS is the frontline of the future.

Keep Gooden off the team so Boylan can't screw it up.

I love watching those two guys play. Their enthusiasm and athleticism make the experience worthwhile.

Win or lose, the Bulls will only go as far as those two take them. They are the missing piece. They need to develop as much as possible this season.

The perimeter defense on Smith has been awful.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 22, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm worried about that too
Man, I know it's gonna happen, too. He's going to take at least a quarter of Thomas's minutes
"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 8:27 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Put Thabo on Smith
and let's see how he fares.  That's what he's there for.  ;)  

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 8:28 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wanted to see
Smith and Wallace go so we could see what Noah and TT had to offer
Things can only get better! http:\playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Feb 22, 2008 8:34 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Win or lose
Watching Bulls basketball is fun again.  I wish it didn't take so long to get to this point.

by No bull on Feb 22, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I really have dislike for:
Gangstas 'Melo, A.I., thug-Mart and JR.

Hyped, way-over-CAP collection of non-defenders (funny how it never gets talked about; this is the worst defensive team in the NBA, with the best single defender in Camby.

And George Scarl. From way back with Seattle. He's really not so despicable now.

Still, I think 1958 hates the Jazz 10x more....

by marionette on Feb 22, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

'never gets talked about'
because it's a myth. They're a pretty good defensive team this season.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 22, 2008 8:35 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'll look it up later, but as of now
(5:17 in 3rd) they've given up a game's worth of points to this year's Bulls.

by marionette on Feb 22, 2008 8:45 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There not ganstas!!
What do ganstas play bball and have tatoo's. Dress a certain way. They are not real gansta they just have an image of on to u thats what a gansta looks like.  Thats in your mind.  Did you see american gansta?  Thats what a real gansta looks like. Clean suited up, so you wouldn't think he would kill ya.  What did your daughter get banged by a gansta.  People and there sterotypes.

by Ibleedbullsred on Feb 22, 2008 9:22 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Boylan
PLEASE take Noce off of Melo!

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 22, 2008 8:32 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's like the Bulls were hybernating
and woke up when Wallace left.
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 8:36 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kenyon just got a face full of #4 pick
"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 8:36 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

One team is totally taking it to
the other here, and the refs call THAT on Kirk!!!!!

Un-f-ing believable!!!!!!

by marionette on Feb 22, 2008 8:38 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Double double for Kirk already,
and Ty and Joakim should both get there shortly!
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 22, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No Wallace
and more TT and Noah is going to be worth 3-5 asts/game more for Hinrich/Duhon.
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 22, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the game is seriously starting
to get away from the nugs

by eGirl on Feb 22, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shhh!!!
:-)
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 8:40 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thabo on Smith!
it's what I requested!  and it happened!

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

For just different reasons and obvious ones . .
This could be the most important game for the Bulls in a long long long time.

I'm not being dramatic either. This is what Boylan needed to see

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 8:40 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can we dress Hughes and Gooden
as cheerleaders until the Bulls trade them? They're only gonna muck things up from here
"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 8:40 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I believe we have our starting lineup, folks! :D
Kirk    +21
Thabo   +16
Ty      +27
Noc     +29
Noah    +25

BG +4 HAHA :P

by Bass on Feb 22, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BG
BG -1 for the night
And the starting line up for your world champion Chicago Bulls. . .

by AGBallinisaHabit on Feb 23, 2008 2:20 AM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOWWWW!!!
TT you are ridiculous!!
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't believe what I am hearing
This is insane!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Things can only get better! http:\\playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Feb 22, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Easy there TT
keep it in the college 3 point range :)

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 22, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GAGA
JUST GOING GAGA RIGHT NOW

::Droooooling::

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 8:42 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In case no one is watching
The Bulls could likely top 100 tonight....
IN THE 3RD QUARTER!!

Please don't wake me up....

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm a blonde...
but at the beginning of the game made the incorrect statement saying if we score 33 points each quarter, that'll put us at 99 and we'll be more than likely at 100 to get the big mac...little did I know that simple idiotic mis-calculation would actually be exceeded.  IMPRESSED
And the starting line up for your world champion Chicago Bulls. . .

by AGBallinisaHabit on Feb 23, 2008 2:23 AM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kirk has 1 more assist right now
than the entire Nuggets team.
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 22, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's pretty crazy, yes,
but I just want them to keep it going for 48 minutes.  

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wonder who Brossard's source was
for the "we're going to miss BW" comment...
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 22, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

personally, I think he picked it up
from reading the chicago papers

by eGirl on Feb 22, 2008 8:48 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

completely agree
i think he got the "miss Wallace" from BG's quote in KC Johnson's article.  But I don't think the Bull will miss Wallace for a second.  Maybe they don't dislike him personally, but look how much the game opens up when your big men can catch and finish at the hoop.  The bulls haven't had guys who can finish at the hoop since Curry left.

by danger mouse on Feb 22, 2008 8:52 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ja

Simmons said it in is column ... every rule change in the last few years has been towards teams that can score around the hoop.  Especially QUICKLY into the shot-clock.

Even as recently as 8-10 years ago, it as OK o have a guy who could take the ball in the post and sloooowwww down the offense.  But you really don't want to do that these days.

by Bayern Munich on Feb 22, 2008 10:29 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Red Bull
Noc with a +30 rating!

by armstrong2389 on Feb 22, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't want to jump the gun
But we may have something here!
Things can only get better! http:\\playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Feb 22, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy smoke!
This is awesome!

I don't expect this to continue, but I am giddy.  You really couldn't have had this by reducing the minutes of Wallace & Smith?

Actually, it's frustrating that it took a trade to see this.

But I'm going to move on and enjoy the present.

By the way, I'm TiVo-ing, so I'm at 4 min left in the 3rd...

"I'm very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany." - Ron Burgundy

by mdmnd9294 on Feb 22, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

U notice
That run kinda happened once Noah left?

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 8:57 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Crazy that the Bulls are actually out-offensing
the Nuggets - they really aren't defending all that well (87 pts through 3 on 49% shooting).
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 22, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't look now
but Noc is +31 and Deng is -17.  Next week may be Deng's week.
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 22, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Deng isn't looking great
but he's also in the +/- vortex of Duhon and Gray

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 22, 2008 9:05 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

shit perimeter defense by the guards
Is keeping Nuggets in this.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 22, 2008 9:00 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Duhon needs to be out
and Thabo back in...
Du's bricks tonight are killing the vibe
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

just think
of it as hopefully the last time we'll be seeing Du in extended minutes...

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 22, 2008 9:02 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

PLEASE REALIZE!
GET DU AND GRAY OUT OF THERE NOW!!!!!

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 9:03 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Get
Gray and Duhon out.

by Kemp on Feb 22, 2008 9:03 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I take back everything I said
about Thabo or Gordon playing the point if it means Duhon doesn't have to.

How many WIDE FUCKING OPEN 3'S does this guy miss on a consistent basis?

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 22, 2008 9:04 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that run of the nuggets
was without Thomas and Noah.  And with Duhon.  

My head hurts.

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 9:04 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it's lkie boyman is tryin'
to protect the lead.  stupid!

by eGirl on Feb 22, 2008 9:04 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The thing about this is
Boylane KNOWS Denver is gonna come out hard in the 4th -
But he starts the quarter with Duhon who has been crap, instead of Thabo who has been solid.

And now the lead has been cut in half in less than 3 minutes of play....

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 9:05 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow
Gordon was in Smith's grill, he just hit the shot like it was nothing

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 22, 2008 9:06 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, I forgot how exciting the Bulls could be!
With 'the corpse' gone, it's like a breath of fresh air!

by tomcat on Feb 22, 2008 9:08 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"Someone needs to knock JR on his ass"
...as Norman would say...
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And tonight's "secret weapon" is back in
...that would be Thabo
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 9:11 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

guess who is guarding JR Smith?
(for those of you following along at home, his initials are B and G).
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 22, 2008 9:10 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I gotta defend Gordon on this one
JR Smith is making ridiculous shots right now. Nothing Gordon could do.

At least Gordon is scoring back

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 9:11 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

on some real talk
he IS in Smith's face pretty close, it's not like he's playing shitty D...dude is just unconscious right now...

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 22, 2008 9:11 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he always does this against teams that snubbed him
he'll suck for the next week, be awesome, suck for the next week...

by Freethefro on Feb 22, 2008 9:15 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BG
Stagnates our offense.  All we do while he is in is shoot jumpers.  And he cripples our defense by allowing taller players to shoot over him all day.

by ajbullz on Feb 22, 2008 9:12 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stagnates our offense
Not to worry.
He'll be sign-and-trade this summer.

Just hope he doesn't kill the Bulls before hand.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 9:14 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was a foul by Hinrich
All the theatrics afterwards was kinda week

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 22, 2008 9:12 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the theatrics
were because he knew how pissed Bullish would be that Du is coming back in.
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 22, 2008 9:15 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Exactly.
:-)
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 9:16 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great.
Duhon back in.
Shit.
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thabo
is playing the three? I can live with that
Things can only get better! http:\\playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Feb 22, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Smith
just drove around Thabo like a statue and hit a nice reverse...nobody is playing bad D, Smith is just going crazy tonight

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 22, 2008 9:14 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He is on fire
I hope we can keep him
Things can only get better! http:\playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Feb 22, 2008 9:19 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not so mello Anthiny
what a pussy
Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 22, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

great strip on melo by BG there
and followed up with the 3.  
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 22, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He looks good but...
he takes so many jumpshots out of the rhythm of the offense.  And he dribbles the ball SO much in the halfcourt -- he saved us just now, but he also contributed to this game being as close as it was, HE was the one guarding JR Smith all this time.

by ajbullz on Feb 22, 2008 9:20 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

For all of his 34 points
He's -6 for the game

The starters are
+14, 16, 20, 23, 22...

by Bass on Feb 22, 2008 9:23 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

did you look at the lineups he was with?
BG played with mostly starters.
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 23, 2008 9:12 AM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

uh...
He played with Duhon, too.

By my count he was +17 when on the court with Thomas and Noah.

http://popcornmachine.net/cgi-bin/gameflow.cgi?date=20080222&game=DENCHI

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 23, 2008 10:37 AM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Duhon earned some big minutes
glued to the bench last night.  

by eGirl on Feb 23, 2008 10:46 AM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

which makes him -18 when they were off the court
so is the plus due to Noah and TT or BG?  Were TT and Noah also + without BG?  (The answer is yes.)
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 23, 2008 10:54 AM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

your gordon hate blinds you
I'm sure we would've gotten those points though the norman dale offense too...

Also interesting to note that J.R. Smith was on the court every minute Gordon was, which couldn't have helped the ol' +/-. Yes, I know Gordon's defense was the reason Smith was hitting 30 footers :)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 23, 2008 11:00 AM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Were you watching JR's 3's?
I'm sorry, but it's not BG's fault, he's been guarding him, but JR was just sticking them no matter who was on him [ex. Thabo], until the brick and airball at the very end. 30 foot fadeaway swish ... yeeeah ... he was going totally nuts.

by Prevenge on Feb 22, 2008 9:35 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that's how I felt too
he was hitting them when they switched someone else to pick him up as well.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 22, 2008 9:38 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't know about all this +/- stuff,
but it seemed to me that Boylan saw that JR was on fire, and then when BG showed he was just as hot, Boylan had him in there mostly just to offset JR's offense, which BG did quite well, thank you.  JR had the best game of his life and Ben was only a -6 against him?  Sounds OK by me.

by eGirl on Feb 23, 2008 10:31 AM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BG plays defense with his right wrist
which is fine, but he needs to be consistent.  And I hate being the downer who points this out this morning.
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 23, 2008 10:57 AM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bullshit
no you don't.

Consistency talk is still dumb. I think a consistent 37 points a night would be some kind of record. Live with the inconsistencies and play the guys. Sorry to say, but if Tyrus keeps starting he may have a bad game thrown in there as well!

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 23, 2008 11:01 AM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just hope it's not tomorrow.
I don't want Boylan to have any excuse for starting Gooden ahead of him.

by eGirl on Feb 23, 2008 11:05 AM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes I do
BG played his role to perfection last night.  I hope he keeps it up.
Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 23, 2008 11:07 AM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sadly I was not watching
Listened to the live feed on nba.com.

by Bass on Feb 22, 2008 10:38 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He can't help it that he's
a midget.

I wish he'd take better shots, though. It's great on a night like this when they're going in, but even then, all the other guys start to stand and watch (the Kobe effect). With great power (the shot) comes great responsibility (to use it wisely, effectively and efficiently).

by marionette on Feb 22, 2008 9:33 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This just passed the GS game
As the most enjoyable game of the year to watch

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great game, but shit defense
for the guards on the Bulls. Hopefully Hughes can take over Duhons' minutes and alleviate some of this
"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Speaking of Hughes
Larry and Drew look like they're having the time of their lives at the end of the bench!

by Option27 on Feb 22, 2008 9:20 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man, they needed that run
to get a little breathing room (for me).  

Meanwhile, the teams ahead of the Bulls in the standings seem to all be losing...

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 22, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Finally Thabo on JR
even if it means 'Melo is checked by Du or BG.

by marionette on Feb 22, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The audio?
Try now it just came back
Things can only get better! http:\playahatersblog.blogspot.com

by TMD on Feb 22, 2008 9:22 PM CST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Same here
everyone lost it from the forum(mavs/cavs/hawks/pistons). What the H
"Jerome James PER.. is 46.68... Do that trade now! Screw Horford, we don't need him. Jerome is a monster!!!!!!!!!" - BNeL21

by NittanyBull on Feb 22, 2008 9:25 PM CST to parent up reply reply