Open Game Thread #57: Bulls at Indiana Pacers

Kirk better be going for 46 tonight...

Minutes that is, as opposed to the 6 or so minutes he played at dallas. Skills aside, he really has to not talk to referees. They dont like him, they dont give him calls, and they dont give him respect. So he should stop trying to play to the refs, and i say this as a fan of his. Hopefully he shows some of 20 and 10 game that i believe he can have, and shows that top 10 guard stuff everyone sort'of kind'of thinks he has.

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 5:35 PM CST reply actions

I am glad he came out strong

because if he looked like he went out drinking with his KU buds last night, I was ready to dumptruck the guy.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 27, 2008 6:23 PM CST up reply actions

I hope

Kirk has another game like the last time they played the Pacers and I hope he keeps his mouth shut and just plays ball.

Break this losing streak guys.

Kirk Hinrump is dead to me. :-)

by sue369 on Feb 27, 2008 5:40 PM CST reply actions

I'm stuck with tape delay tonight

But I'll be wishing I were watching live the whole time. Time to start a winning streak!

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 27, 2008 6:03 PM CST reply actions

Don't know which is worse

I officially went HD yesterday and was drooling over the beauty of the Lakers game on my big 65" and excitedly anticipating tonight's game on ConCast HD -

But, NOOOOooooo...
I gotta watch it via Indiana's feed which is not HD, and the comms sucketh....

Sigh....

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 6:45 PM CST up reply actions

This is a time where

The new guys should be able to dominate in whatever minutes they play.

by BiNgO on Feb 27, 2008 6:09 PM CST reply actions

Tyrus

That jump shot actually looks deadly now.

People will soon respect it and then he really shines

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 6:18 PM CST reply actions

Tyrus totally solid all around tonight

Great rebounding, great shooting, sweet pass to Deng cutting to basket.

by BiNgO on Feb 27, 2008 6:23 PM CST up reply actions

Love the opposing (IND)

announcing crew: "Let him shoot that." And swish goes the TT 20 footer. Or: "He can't really handle", right before setting the table on Deng's dunk.

Last night's POR game the Laker guy sez: " How much do the fans in Chicago regret the trade of LaMarcus now?" Answer: Not at all, dipstick!

by marionette on Feb 27, 2008 6:33 PM CST up reply actions

The only thing I regret

Is not having a guy like Nate as our coach, who actually trusts his youngs

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 7:11 PM CST up reply actions

when is the last time

that there was a team that started 4 American white guys?

by JSlakov on Feb 27, 2008 6:23 PM CST reply actions

The marionette

wet dream starting lineup: My heart is about bursting just to see this! Pretty good performance so far, other than the weak perimeter defense (what else is new?).

by marionette on Feb 27, 2008 6:24 PM CST reply actions

I'm worried about Deng

He just don't look right out there

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 6:26 PM CST reply actions

slam-a-roo!

its been a few since i've seen a lob for a slam!
we like the stuffing of the basket. plz do it again fellas.

by akuma77 on Feb 27, 2008 6:26 PM CST reply actions

WHy take Tyrus out?!

The guy is off to his best start ever perhaps!

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 6:26 PM CST reply actions

Not sure.... He should be in for another 3-4

minutes before substitution.

by BiNgO on Feb 27, 2008 6:29 PM CST up reply actions

don't fret...

they all still meshing. the mins will wrk out for everyone by nxt week.

by akuma77 on Feb 27, 2008 6:35 PM CST up reply actions

A reason to fret

What does it say to Tyrus when he's put up one of his best 5 minute stretches of his career only to be the first one yanked out?

That's why it's bullshit.

Gooden can have some minutes. I ain't mad at that.

Boylan can suck it

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 6:41 PM CST up reply actions

my thoughts exactly

Pulling TT when he's hot makes no sense

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 6:47 PM CST up reply actions

If bullshooter were here, he'd explain it.

He has insight to the direction of Thomas's sporadic minutes.

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Feb 27, 2008 7:00 PM CST up reply actions

he's playing 5 and 5

no mystery there, and TT was the first guy back out, but I wouldn't have subbed him in the first place, either.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 27, 2008 7:13 PM CST up reply actions

Ok let's all take notice

Around the 4:15 mark in the 1st, Boylan takes Tyrus out of the game.

He had 4 points, 5 boards and a nice assist to Deng.

Looks more active than anyone on the court!

HE ALSO ONLY HAS ONE FOUL.

I ask why?

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions

Woohoo! 2 fouls and TT is back

by BiNgO on Feb 27, 2008 6:37 PM CST reply actions

how long has Gray been out there?

it's been however many minutes too long.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 6:46 PM CST reply actions

I think Gray has had enough, too.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 27, 2008 6:50 PM CST up reply actions

well, he's +1 right now and 2-2 FT's

But Noah is back now coach.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 6:52 PM CST up reply actions

as someone here said once

"step away from the plus/minus..."

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 6:58 PM CST up reply actions

I thought we were making progress here.

But a relapse goes way far back and we're to half-quarter plus-minus. Ouch!

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Feb 27, 2008 7:04 PM CST up reply actions

I only brought up the +/- stat for your sake

but you knew that

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:10 PM CST up reply actions

I'm certain it was a BG fan... ;)

by Bass on Feb 28, 2008 3:49 AM CST up reply actions

wow

I;ve seen enough of Gray. Noah?

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 6:46 PM CST reply actions

WTF is with the officiating again

Is this rampant all over the NBA... These guys are too old to keep up with the pace of the game.

by BiNgO on Feb 27, 2008 6:49 PM CST reply actions

I'm only puzzled by Aaron Gray

hatred. But I don't have to listen to Red most times, maybe that has something to do with it?

by marionette on Feb 27, 2008 7:02 PM CST up reply actions

Seriously?

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Feb 27, 2008 7:04 PM CST up reply actions

Dead.

by marionette on Feb 27, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions

Boylan is the main reason this game is close

Tyrus being yanked out early was his first mistake.

Taking the whole line up out with about 3 minutes left in the 1st was his second mistake.

Keeping Gray in for so long is his 3rd mistake

Noah just watching from the bench still is his 4th mistake (Noah could have a big game against a team like Indiana)

And yanking Tyrus out again with about 10 to go in the second was his 5th mistake (all due to that infamous 2nd foul in the first half).

Boylan makes me sick

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 6:51 PM CST reply actions

I second all that.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 6:53 PM CST up reply actions

Boylan makes me sick

Can't imagine one BaB-er who doesn't second that

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 6:54 PM CST up reply actions

Yup

he doesn't let anybody get into a rhythm.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 6:59 PM CST up reply actions

Let's hog tie him...

and make him disappear...ok, it didn't really work, but too bad he couldn't follow his players to Cleveland.

And the starting line up for your world champion Chicago Bulls. . .

by AGBallinisaHabit on Feb 27, 2008 7:46 PM CST up reply actions

can we call them 'Thabo TOs' now?

are they amplified? :-p

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 6:55 PM CST reply actions

THAT IS NOT A WALK

his footwork was fine.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 6:56 PM CST reply actions

They just need to hang in there

this quarter, with 5+ team fouls. I'll take a tie at half time.

by marionette on Feb 27, 2008 6:59 PM CST reply actions

I hate how this game is going

Bulls should be blowing these guys out. They are going into far too many scoring droughts.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 6:59 PM CST reply actions

what the hell?

Philly's up 53-30 on the Magic in the 2nd?

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 7:00 PM CST reply actions

Thabo

is currently sporting the impressive Eddy-Curry-like assist to turnover ratio of 1:3. Meanwhile, Tyrus sits cause of two fouls.

by jpchi on Feb 27, 2008 7:00 PM CST reply actions

is Boylan 'going small'

by taking out Noah again? argh.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 7:01 PM CST reply actions

Is Tyrus

Punished for the rest of the half for getting 2 fouls?!

Hey Jim, usually your best player on the court is in foul trouble if he has 3 fouls before the half!

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 7:01 PM CST reply actions

Anyone with a pirate feed???

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Feb 27, 2008 7:02 PM CST reply actions

yarrrrrrrrrr

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions

LLoL

Clever.

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Feb 27, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions

I strongly dislike this toolbag

Boylan. Noah was JUST starting to play well - good D, rebound, junk basket. So time to sub.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 7:02 PM CST reply actions

Anyone else thinks

Hughes over dribbles? I mean, i get he may be trying to slash or whatever, but still, it looks wierd, i have this fear that hes looking more at his shots rather than whats the best decision on the floor. Or at least thats what i see...

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 7:03 PM CST reply actions

Over dribble? One of our guards?

He fits right in with Gordon and Hinrich then. The Bulls over dribble as a signature offensive move.

by cranscape on Feb 27, 2008 9:20 PM CST up reply actions

i enjoy watching this team so much

better than before the trade. They have so much more energy, their passing is better all of which over-rides the miss-takes they make

by chgobr on Feb 27, 2008 7:04 PM CST reply actions

ticky tack fouls

every time. Neither of those "blocks" needed to be called.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 7:04 PM CST reply actions

The Bulls

Pump fake more than any team I may have ever seen

I think coaches have them do 75-100 pump fakes before bed every night

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 7:05 PM CST reply actions

Heh

Like samurais practicing thier kendo swings?

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 7:07 PM CST up reply actions

Was my gamecast right,

was the rare 4 guard lineup?

by JeffD on Feb 27, 2008 7:12 PM CST reply actions

Gooden

Is getting schooled.

But yet it take him "3" fouls to get back to the bench

::nods head in disbelief::

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 7:13 PM CST reply actions

Lazy by Gordon

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 7:14 PM CST reply actions

Sloppy Game.

by BiNgO on Feb 27, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions

can we slap a ref plz!

just once i'd like to see the ref make another bone-headed call and the playaz response is a slap in the face!!!!

by akuma77 on Feb 27, 2008 7:18 PM CST reply actions

you're really distinguishing yourself.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions

you like it

I'm just goofin here Matt Damen. i don't believe in violence unless its Bourne choking out an assassin!

by akuma77 on Feb 27, 2008 7:30 PM CST up reply actions

Matt "Damen"

how'd you know my Wicker Park rep?

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions

You know, I'm a huge Bulls fan,

and I'll probably like this team no matter who they trot out there. But that half, they played flat and stupid.

Nevertheless, go Bulls.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 7:19 PM CST reply actions

sorry for the negativity

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 7:20 PM CST up reply actions

that was a bad half.

And yet again (as I mentioned above), Boylan confuses 'go small' with 'go short', where he sits Noah and puts Gooden at center, even though Noah is far better suited to chase around an opposing smaller lineup.

That and the Tyrus yank was bogus. (10 minutes this half??)

But overall nobody's really playing well so hard to completely call out Boylan the boob.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 7:22 PM CST up reply actions

I'm just waiting

for the world famous Duhon/PeeOn/Brown/Nichols/Simmons line-up

by paxson43 on Feb 27, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions

I couldn't disagree more.

They weren't going to pull away after putting (refs putting?) IND in the bonus w/ 8:00 left. When Travis Diener can parade to the line, it's easy to score points.

PHX vs NO locally here, but I'll be watching this one, so I'll measure my "huge fan" next to anyone's. I saw as much (or more) brilliance and liveliness as flatness and stupidity.

It's easier if you simply watch the game. Put little credence in the negatives here.

by marionette on Feb 27, 2008 7:33 PM CST up reply actions

tyger1147

Try channelsurfing.net for the feed

by California Al on Feb 27, 2008 7:20 PM CST reply actions

Boylan's halftime speech

"Tyrus, you gotta stay outta foul trouble. I don't care how good you look out there! Aaron, keeping being a big body out there and taking up space and time. Drew, we're counting on you to show Joakim and Tyrus how to bring it every night and Ben . . . just keep soing whatever you wanna do out there"

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 7:20 PM CST reply actions

Who cares if he fouls out a game!

Why are the Bulls so afraid of him fouling out? They rarely play him in the closing minutes anyways. They've been over-coddling of Tyrus since game one of the season.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 27, 2008 7:27 PM CST up reply actions

Trivia

Boston just signed which ex bull player for the remaineder of the season?

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 7:20 PM CST reply actions

The Veteran

From Louisiana?

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 7:23 PM CST up reply actions

Marcuz Fizer???

ehh no u got it right, its good ol PJ (the peej) Brown. Whoo hoo, more old ankles should definetly get them through thier push to the finals....

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 7:30 PM CST up reply actions

Marcus Fizer?

I'm watching Cle/Bos and no Ben Wallace in this stretch :(. Although the cavs are down double digits so I assume he's already done some damage.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions

sweet, he's back in

who needs a halftime show?

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 7:24 PM CST up reply actions

oh jeez

2 fouls in a minute and he's back on the bench. no fun.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions

Why do the Bulls

get so many fouls called on them? I know they do make some of them but this is ridiculous. And the ref at the far end of the court makes the out of bounds call at the other end of the court? I hope they come out and keep their hands to themselves so there is no doubt they didn't foul.

Kirk Hinrump is dead to me. :-)

by sue369 on Feb 27, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions

I don't understand it myself

they seem to get such ticky-tack calls. Nocioni, especially, has gotten to the point where any call that's even FAINTLY ambiguous goes against him. He's getting jobbed fairly frequently now, and though I'm not a big Noc guy, it's clear that he's getting poor treatment due to his prior and egregious floppery. I'm not sure if this is true, but I have the feeling that we're viewed by refs as a pretty "whiny" team. What do you all think?

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 7:31 PM CST up reply actions

viewed by refs as a pretty "whiny" team

Nail on the head.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions

Does that make the Pistons

a "very" whiny team then?

I don't see us as terribly whiny. We just have twice as many things to be upset about than most teams who don't get handled by the refs as we do. What I don't get is why are the Pacers so great that they get handled with kiddy gloves by the refs? I'd expect the Bulls to get short handed on fouls against a good team, but the Pacers?

by cranscape on Feb 27, 2008 9:26 PM CST up reply actions

I very rarely see Kirk, Noc, Noah

speak cogently and respectfully to a ref. It's always hands up in the air, demonstrative yells, strutting away. Other teams, I see veterans stop and have actual discussions with refs - as in, how did you see it, this is what my guy's doing that's illegal so watch for it - and I think that's just a much more effective way of communicating. We don't get calls, you're right - Thabo gets some serious crap thrown his way! - but I have a feeling we've brought some of it on ourselves.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 9:31 PM CST up reply actions

Captain Kirk and Captain Chuck (Noc)

All whine-first team

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 27, 2008 7:32 PM CST reply actions

We're getting smoked by a third-rate

point guard.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 7:33 PM CST reply actions

Got to love our color commentator

"Come on! Corner, corner, swing, 3."

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 27, 2008 7:34 PM CST reply actions

What the hell is with Deng?

he's playing so stupidly. dumb fouls. again and again.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 7:37 PM CST reply actions

Deng is really sucking it up

by BiNgO on Feb 27, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions

boylan

in unable to make any in game adjustments. 4 min into the start of each half and gooden comes in. It doesn't matter how the game is progressing.

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

by tyrus4prez on Feb 27, 2008 7:38 PM CST reply actions

wow

the officiating is horrible

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

by tyrus4prez on Feb 27, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions

Leon Wood is one of the NBA's worst,

but the guy who was an FBI informant is in there, and he's one of the best. I don't know who is the 3rd.

None of these is a bad as Violet.

by marionette on Feb 27, 2008 8:03 PM CST up reply actions

Now they do look flat.

Grab a loose ball, f'chrissakes! Thank God for Noah, at least.

by marionette on Feb 27, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions

HOLY SHIT

these fouls are driving me nuts

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions

how was that a foul on Thabo?

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 27, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions

Deng's jumper just flat SUCKS tonight

yikes

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions

Sadly

It's not just tonight.

He hasn't looked right since the injury

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 7:43 PM CST up reply actions

yup

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 7:44 PM CST up reply actions

Ageed.

He's still not right.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 7:47 PM CST up reply actions

Diener has 16 points

This guy should be the starting point guard for the Columbus Riverdragons.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 27, 2008 7:43 PM CST reply actions

And

8 assists.

by jpchi on Feb 27, 2008 7:45 PM CST up reply actions

Hinrich could take him

But surprise hes on the bench, and wheres gordon? This should be a club rule, but either hinrich or gordon should be on the floor AT ALL TIMES. The only exceptions are injury and garbage time...right now neither case works so get one of the two on the floor NOW!

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 7:48 PM CST up reply actions

LOL

Indiana announcers just called Thabo "octopus-like".

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions

In ref to

his hair or his traveling?

by cranscape on Feb 27, 2008 9:28 PM CST up reply actions

TT

who is leading our team in D rebounds today has been on the bench for more than half the game. Indiana has 11 O rebounds so far. Will Boylan see a connection?

by jpchi on Feb 27, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions

At least Larry Hughes

is having his Bulls breakout game

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 7:48 PM CST reply actions

no kick?

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 7:49 PM CST reply actions

Even Pacers' guy called it a kick

on Noah's pass......Sheesh!!!

by marionette on Feb 27, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions

Deng's numbers

are a lot better than his game looks.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 27, 2008 7:50 PM CST reply actions

Did kirk do something to get benched?

I turned my head at the start of the half and he was gone.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 27, 2008 7:53 PM CST reply actions

Deiner was blowing by him every time

by BiNgO on Feb 27, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions

hughes is officially

chuckin'

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions

WTF is going on withTT's PT?

Can someone who is watching/listening to the game tell me why at the end of the third TT has logged only 13 minutes?

by paxson43 on Feb 27, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions

Boylan

Seems to be falling in love with Gooden if you ask me.

Looks for any excuse to take Tyrus out.

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions

if Pax really isn't giving any input in PT

he may want to start.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions

Seriously

The guy has to be thinking enough is enough eventually

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:04 PM CST up reply actions

He has a man crush on Gooden's beard

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:02 PM CST up reply actions

Boylan wrote on his palm pregame

"remember, pull Tyrus 4 minutes into the first and third quarter. You can do this!"

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions

Interesting stat

Backcourt tonight:
77 minutes, 44 points, 0 rebounds

by JeffD on Feb 27, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions

A Tyrus sighting!

Could he actually play a lot of the 4th?!

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 7:57 PM CST reply actions

2 things I wish for the 4th

No Gray and no Gooden

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions

Gooden's definitely coming back

Tyrus may get his 3rd foul, don't ya know.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions

man, this is an awful game to watch

just lingering around with a lesser opponent. argh.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions

lingering around with a lesser opponent

That is it in a nutshell.
Even tied it again to end the 3rd....
Nobody seems to want to take it up a notch and run away with it.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions

Nice put back by Tyrus

Love it when he gets up like that

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions

anyone see noc wave tyrus towards the basket?

for the putback!

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

by tyrus4prez on Feb 27, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions

TT and Noah on floor together and they pull away

by BiNgO on Feb 27, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions

Ok, not to rub it in

But Tyrus and Noah are out there for the first 2 minutes of the 4th and the Bulls are suddenly up by 7.

If the Pacers cut it to 4, Boylan might think a sub for Thomas is due

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions

I hear you

It seems so obvious that the best thing this team has going is two good young bigs, but we just don't want to develop them, when developing them is also the lineup that gives us the best chance to win. It's nuts.

by BoxingHideout on Feb 27, 2008 8:07 PM CST up reply actions

Tippin' Tyrus. YEAH!

by marionette on Feb 27, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions

nice

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

by tyrus4prez on Feb 27, 2008 8:07 PM CST up reply actions

Without a doubt, Noc has earned the right for more

minutes than Deng now.

by BiNgO on Feb 27, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions

OMG!!!!!

4 fouls in the 4th is normal!!!!!

I HATE YOU BOYLAN!

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:08 PM CST reply actions

I fucking hate this team.

I think it's safe to say that they are getting close to the "hurting the youth" area. Taking out Tyrus when he's kicking ass? Fuck that fucking ass bull shit. Paxson needs to take his head out of his before he shoots himself in the foot (how bout them cliches?). I'm done with this team until Thomas and Noah are getting 30 mpg. And that won't happen the rest of this year. See ya guys at the draft!

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Feb 27, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions

close to the "hurting the youth" area

I kinda thought that happened back when Skiles was still running things...

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions

BW fan

Doesn't stand for Ben Wallace

"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 27, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions

ugh, that was an awful shot attempt

by Gordon. They already got Indy in the penalty with 9 minutes to go, freaking use it.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions

You get the feeling

That if Tyrus shot that, he would probably sit the rest of the game and get a DNP for the next game

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:14 PM CST up reply actions

Not to mention

having to apologize to Nocioni for taking some of his minutes.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 27, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions

sub

It's time to put hinrich back in for gordon.

by kig on Feb 27, 2008 8:14 PM CST up reply actions

heard that

Kirk musta used the F word to Boylan

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:15 PM CST up reply actions

Hughes wanted out and wanted Kirk in

Something wierd is going on with that bench there, cuz boylan vetoed that and put thabo in......what in tarnation is going on?

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions

gee I wonder why we often get hosed by refs

they have to take special time-outs to calm down Noc, then have to deal with Hinrich chirpin from the bench. ugh.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions

there are 2 guys who can play point on this team

of course Boylan has them on the bench doing the final 8 minutes of the 4th.

by danger mouse on Feb 27, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions

doing should be during

Boylan subs have me so confused!

by danger mouse on Feb 27, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions

Why was Hinrich yelling at Bob Delaney?

That's the same guy that went undercover with the mob. Does Hinrich really think he can intimidate the guy?

by Big D on Feb 27, 2008 8:17 PM CST reply actions

get gordon out

can he not ever take a good shot?

by kig on Feb 27, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions

Gordon is handling the ball

WAY too much

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions

Gordon is handling the ball

because Boylan has Hughes and hinrich out. Why? Why on earth?

by danger mouse on Feb 27, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions

another awful trip by Gordon

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions

Say bye bye to Tyrus

he ain't seeing no more time today

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions

Great - now Deng replaces Tyrus?

And BG still in?

Oh brother....

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:19 PM CST reply actions

Boylan pulls Tyrus

saving Noah and Tyrus with 4 fouls apiece. Someone let him know they don't carry over to the next game...

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions

I was just gonna say that!

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions

Tyrus fouling out would destroy his devlopment.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions

"Proof" Boylan is dumb.

You pull guys with fouls because they're your best players and you want to save them. Boylan, however, clearly does not think that about Thomas and Noah. So why save them?

Of course, his logic might be, "Well, if they're fouling, then they obviously aren't playing that well." Because, of course, that's the best indicator of playing prowess.

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Feb 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions

well Boylan thinks

Gooden is his best option. Because he's stupid.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:33 PM CST up reply actions

No, because

He is his best option.

by Deng is the next Bull superstar on Feb 27, 2008 11:57 PM CST up reply actions

gordon

looks like the young kid at a pickup game that you have to remind to pass the ball because all he does is dribble around and throw up a crap shot

by kig on Feb 27, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions

Luckily,

MR. Hughes is bailing the Bulls out.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 27, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions

Gotta admit

Hughes looks great tonight even in chuck mode

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions

don't get sucked in

because he will, and keep shooting even when they don't go in.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions

I'm only speaking of tonight

=p

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions

Hughes might just be the difference tonight

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions

I actually think Deng's playing alright

his jumper just isn't back yet. Granted, when you take the best thing a guy does away from him...

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions

You mean

OTHER than his stupid fouls, right?

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions

What are you talking about?

His whopping 1.7 F/game he has, or the tremendous 2 F/game he had averaging last year?

"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 27, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions

I'm talking about tonight

didn't you get the memo?

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions

You're averaging 5 stupid comments per day

sit out a couple plays

"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 27, 2008 8:33 PM CST up reply actions

it is truly amazing

how the little people always try to make themselves feel better by insulting others.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:44 PM CST up reply actions

Heh, yeah

Considering I've been here a wee bit longer than you, I am little in comparison to your great 20+ comment night tonight, whew. How do you do it with already knowing that you annoy others?

"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 27, 2008 8:50 PM CST up reply actions

And you're a peach

yup.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:52 PM CST up reply actions

despite your obviously distorted view of yourself

you are a classic for annoyance.

But you don't see me insulting you.

So take the stick outta your ass, will ya?

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions

Whew, 2 replies

Did I hit a soft spot? Feel bitter? Aw :(

I may be a classic for annoyance, but at least I try to keep my comments down to a minimum. I'm pretty sure you take 1/4 of tonights' replies.

Alright, here's the thing. I enjoy reading the comments of the quality posters around here(hscs, bullshooter, sbulls, '58, sue, KT and wjb to name a few) but you haven't come up with any real opinions, or made any contributions since you've been here.

A little quality advice headed towards you right now: shut up for a little bit, get the feel of the blog, and start posting again.

"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 27, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions

I got your advice

right here.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 9:13 PM CST up reply actions

Just ignore him.

He did this to me a while back and he's done this to others. I think he gets off on it so best not encourage him by responding.

by cranscape on Feb 27, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions

Hey man, I'm not trying to bring you guys down

"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 27, 2008 9:45 PM CST up reply actions

LOL!!

Kirk Hinrump is dead to me. :-)

by sue369 on Feb 27, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions

awe yeah

gooden and hughes baby. gooden has been a beast on the boards this quarter

by kig on Feb 27, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions

Hughes definitely breaking out this game.

by BiNgO on Feb 27, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions

he's doing his best

to bail out Boylan

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions

Hughes!!!!!1

Hughes is better than first thought, bye bye ben gordon.

by armstrong2389 on Feb 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions

ugh

can't anyone have a good game without it meaning it gets someone else off the team?

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions

Or at least...

"Alright, Drew Gooden can play center with Noah. Say hello to the D-League Aaron Gray!"

or

"Nice game by Hinrich, Gordon, Sefo, Hughes. See ya later Duhon!"

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Feb 27, 2008 8:31 PM CST up reply actions

this game is plenty of proof

that hughes is gordon plus 4 inches. And at least he can play some defense... bye bye gordon this summer

by kig on Feb 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions

I'd rather it be bye-bye Kirk

if we can get anything. At least Gordon has an NBA skill (shooting) with room to get better. I don't know what Kirk does well at the professional level.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 8:34 PM CST up reply actions

I'd rather see 'em BOTH go

and get one, really great All Star caliber guard

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions

Can't believe Boylan pulled TT again

What an ass clown. That guy has no clue what the fuck he is doing. How does TT not get half the game? Terrible. I bet he starts Gooden next game, too.

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

by MarketMaker on Feb 27, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions

I was starting to think the same thing

It's a matter of time before Gooden starts.

Maybe they're showcasing him for next years trade deadline?

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions

For the rest of the season

I'll be second guessing rotation decisions because they may be showcasing talent. If they are trying to boost Gooden's value, I hope someone whispers to Tyrus on the side that they're just trying to clear the way for him to start. Seriously, the kid needs some love.

by paxson43 on Feb 27, 2008 8:28 PM CST up reply actions

You can just feel it.

It is exactly the wrong thing to do, so that is what Boylan is gonna do. He just wants so badly not to play TT. Even when he talks about him he won't give him a straight compliment without some backhanded remark about what he does wrong.

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

by MarketMaker on Feb 27, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions

Uh oh

These 9/17 27 point outbursts from Hughes scare me a little. 1) He will think he needs 20 shots/night 2) Boylan will think he needs 20 shots/night. Now I'd be fine with that if Hughes were taking it to the rack and using his strengths as a slasher... but his shot chart tells me he's taking too many jumpers. Ugh.

by paxson43 on Feb 27, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions

hughes!!!!!1

Hughes +24 highest in game

by armstrong2389 on Feb 27, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions

how many open players

is BG going to pass up this game?

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

by tyrus4prez on Feb 27, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions

Thats the one downside

To the Hughes/Gordon backcourt (Which I really happen to like for the most part). They miss alot of passes that would be easy scores.

If we had a true PG in there instead of either one of them then our guys would get alot more easy open baskets, especially Deng, Gooden, Tyrus, Noah, and Nocioni, and our pick/roll would be much more effective as well.

by Deng is the next Bull superstar on Feb 27, 2008 11:52 PM CST up reply actions

4 fouls

uh oh, who's boylan going to put in now? cedric simmons?

by kig on Feb 27, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions

Gooden over the back

but even I can't complain. He almost had the reb.

by marionette on Feb 27, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions

Gotta agree with Matt from above

Deng kinda looks alright even though his shot doesn't

Still plays a heck of a game without the ball

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:28 PM CST reply actions

Deng just needs the 20 foot jumper to start

hitting again and he'll be getting 20+ consistently again.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 27, 2008 8:30 PM CST up reply actions

Why not THABO in with Hughes

to finish this?

WTF does it always have to be BG, who repeatedly gets hammered and pumelled in these situtations?

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions

Also

I'm really tired of everyone in the NBA thinking the Cavs made an amazing trade.

People actually think they're contenders now?!

It's hilarious

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions

The Ben Gordon hate

is getting seriously overboard.

by Kemp @ Blog a Bull on Feb 27, 2008 8:30 PM CST reply actions

the ben gordon love

is already seriously overboard

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:34 PM CST up reply actions

What Ben Gordon

love? This is one no BG zone.

by Kemp @ Blog a Bull on Feb 27, 2008 8:39 PM CST up reply actions

that's why

he just fucks up in crunch time... no d and out of control on offense. honestly. milk the freakin clock there

by kig on Feb 27, 2008 8:35 PM CST up reply actions

Ben Gordon: playmaker

gotta give him credit for contributing even when he's ice cold on the shot.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions

Yeah.

6 assists, 2 steals and a block. I really like this backcourt personally.

Hinrich and Deng for Marion?

by Kemp @ Blog a Bull on Feb 27, 2008 8:35 PM CST up reply actions

Probably not to

a rival.

by Kemp @ Blog a Bull on Feb 27, 2008 8:37 PM CST up reply actions

Eh

Atlanta seems like they're headed for a win and Phili already beat Orlando.

This win don't mean much

But it does boost Boylans' ego

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions

it means alot

because a loss is crippling

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:33 PM CST up reply actions

Except

we don't fall further behind?

by JeffD on Feb 27, 2008 8:34 PM CST up reply actions

Crippling isn't the word

Missing out on the playoffs isn't necessarily the worst thing, unless you believe it's important to make the playoffs 4 straight seasons (As Paxson likes to remind us)

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:36 PM CST up reply actions

well fine.

I meant crippling for a playoff run, since you mentioned it in the context of others going for the playoffs.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:36 PM CST up reply actions

yeah

I'm goin both ways. I admit it.

I think this team forces it upon me. I never know what to think or feel

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:38 PM CST up reply actions

The only thing i know for sure

is that every time the Bulls win, it is in spite of Boylan. He is so overmatched it is laughable. I don't think I've ever seen a coach, even interim, this bad... in any sport.

by JeffD on Feb 27, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions

I get the same mixed emotions

They win, they're closer to the playoffs but Boylan get credited somewhat.

They lose, they get a lottery pick (trade asset) and Boylan gets frowned upon.

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions

I really do not believe Boylan will be the coach

next year even if they make the playoffs.

by chgobr on Feb 27, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions

do not believe Boylan will be the coach

one can only hope...

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:50 PM CST up reply actions

Nice to see

Big Ben with 3 boards, 3 fouls and 2 turnovers in 19 minutes.

by JeffD on Feb 27, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply actions

He leads the team as a -13 as of now.

I'm happy with Hughes.

by chgobr on Feb 27, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions

If we're gonna lose one of these guards

in the summer, my vote is to say goodbye to Kirk. He makes way too much money to get torched by this third-rate guard.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 8:40 PM CST reply actions

Seconded

plus I would assume he has the most trade value.

by Kemp @ Blog a Bull on Feb 27, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions

Ben Wallace with a monster 4 rebounds so far

Good old Ben.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 27, 2008 8:41 PM CST reply actions

As much as it pains me to say it...

I am predicting we have seen the last game in which Tyrus starts for a while.
The way Boylan has handled the minutes tonight, to me, screams that he is gonna make that move.
God, I hate that guy.

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

by MarketMaker on Feb 27, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions

::nod::

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 8:44 PM CST up reply actions

however

I don't mind the Gooden/Noah frontcourt. I don't like the idea of Tyrus moving to the bench/regressing, but that frontcourt is far better - and more exciting - than the Wallace/Smith wreckage we trotted out for a year.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 8:48 PM CST up reply actions

It is much, much better

but, to me, the fact remains that Tyrus is still far and away the biggest talent we have in the frontcourt.

With that in mind, I don't mind Gooden getting his minutes, but not at the detriment of Tyrus' minutes.

I also think the Gooden/Tyrus lineup is a good one, but it seems like Boylan is trying to phase that out and make it an either/or situation.

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

by MarketMaker on Feb 27, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions

Quinn Buckner says

Larry Hughes has been torching the Pacers for years.

by marionette on Feb 27, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions

I still like this team

We are no longer a boring mess

by chgobr on Feb 27, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions

Yeah

But still a predicting mess with Boylan running things

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions

Option27 - I do not believe Boylan will be the

coach next year even if they make the playoffs.

by chgobr on Feb 27, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions

I'm with ya

I'm just talking bout the rest of the year. The yanking of Noah and Tyrus for no reason is the same shit as before.

by Option27 on Feb 27, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions

Certainly better then before the trade

but still a ways to go till they are back to elite status.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 27, 2008 8:46 PM CST up reply actions

it's the difference between

pulling Tyrus and Noah for no reason and playing Wallace, and pulling Tyrus and Noah for no reason and playing Gooden.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:47 PM CST up reply actions

Not sure what you mean

when were they "elite" status (other than the MJ years)?

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 8:48 PM CST up reply actions

Jalen Rose led team = Elite

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 27, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions

I think he meant

Respectable and considered to be able to take "IT" in the weak east

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 8:52 PM CST up reply actions

Bingo

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 27, 2008 8:55 PM CST up reply actions

hey 'closing-out' harpies

Bulls outscore Pacers 31-25 in the 4th.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:46 PM CST reply actions

Alright im Complaining

Gordon played awesome, and hughes played great (gah one game means nothing, and theres a city of people and stats galore that say hes not a great shooter at all) but end of the game, and still no hinrich?!?! Seriously what the hell did he do wrong, cuz he obviously did something wrong to not play the entire game after his start in the second half. I mean did he mouth off to boylan or something or what happened?

All this ben gordon trade talk, in this game it seemed like hinrichs the one who getting ready to be traded.

Also, ben gordon DID play point pretty well tonight, i dont know if it will work every night, but yes tonight he did a great job. Hughes, well i already addressed him above. Tyrus was great tonight, and though gooden did play well, i thought thomas truly earned minutes of play...I mean we were fouling anyway, might as well put gooden and thomas together and see what comes of it, they both were playing decent.

Joakim noah couldve had 15 boards if he had played as much as gooden. I also miss skiles, sure he pulled people for stupid things, but there was a sort of logic behind it that after awhile you knew why he did what he did. Uh, someone find out what hinrich did to not play ANY minutes....

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions

There is this

crazy thing called a boxscore, when looked at you see that Noah played 26:20 and Gooden played 25:36, which is less than 26:20. Also, only a whopping 5 minutes more than Tyrus.

by Kemp @ Blog a Bull on Feb 27, 2008 9:16 PM CST up reply actions

Sorry

I think i was more confused at kirk being on the bench and wanted to justify that other good players were too...mi mal, ill try not to do stuff like that again.

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 9:30 PM CST up reply actions

Tomorrow's headline

"Bulls edge Pacers in spite of Boylan, selves"

by paxson43 on Feb 27, 2008 8:48 PM CST reply actions

my headline, maybe

the papers will talk about the great job Boylan's doing juggling so much talent.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions

"Juggling Talent"?

Well get the man a unicycle cuz hes a CLOWN

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 8:54 PM CST up reply actions

Already what they are saying on Postgame Live

Gill - "Gooden is bringing what Tyrus was supposed to."

by JeffD on Feb 27, 2008 8:58 PM CST up reply actions

oy

that's a little extereme. But I'm encouraged with gooden's play. He's a strong dude, and he plays hard. He a nice upgrade over Wallace, frankly.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 9:15 PM CST up reply actions

Suns losing by 20

Losing by 20 - paying Shaq 20 mil ..... do you think there is a relationship there?

by chgobr on Feb 27, 2008 8:51 PM CST reply actions

paying Shaq 20 mil

might just be Kerr's first really bad NBA decision of his career

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 9:03 PM CST up reply actions

He's way too slow

for that team.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 27, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions

Or in his view

that team is way too fast for HIM... :-)
It prolly doesn't help the "happy-feel-good" factor that he makes more than anyone else on that team, either.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Feb 27, 2008 9:08 PM CST up reply actions

The Celtics just

got Pj Brown. Good or bad addition. http://www.nba.com/celtics/news/press022708-pj-brown.html

by eross226 on Feb 27, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions

ah, Wallace

sharing a larf on the bench with LeBron, down 13 with 2:30 to go.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions

6 pts, 6, rbs, 0 blks, 0stls, 15.5 million

and a heaping hod of schadenfreud. We absolutely robbed those guys.

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions

That makes me happy!!

by chgobr on Feb 27, 2008 9:00 PM CST up reply actions

SchadenfreudE.. ;)

by Bass on Feb 28, 2008 4:39 AM CST up reply actions

I can't spel

it's true.

by Freethefro on Feb 28, 2008 1:14 PM CST up reply actions

I'm listening to Boylan and he seems pissed

at Hinrich. He said he didn't like the first few possessions of the third quarter and made him sit "next to me". He was pissed when he said that. That was interesting.

by chgobr on Feb 27, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions

Good for Boylan!

I've got nothing against Kirk, but we seem oddly married to this unathletic, streaky-shooting combo guard with limited court vision and creativity. Where does it say Hinrich must start? Is the Skiles-Kirk bloodpact still in effect?

by Freethefro on Feb 27, 2008 8:59 PM CST up reply actions

Didn't

he throw a couple lobs to Tyrus tonight as well as make some threes in the short time he was out there? Looked to me like he was doing fine on our offense. He was being burned defensively and that was likely why he got sat down.

by cranscape on Feb 27, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions

I missed those positions

Were they truly that bad? Worse then ben gordon dribbling the shot clock away? Worse then Hughes over dribbling and running into guys (commiting fouls at the same time)? Worse than thabo traveling as soon as he gets the ball? What possibly could he have done that was so bad?

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 9:00 PM CST up reply actions

I meant

Possessions

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 9:00 PM CST up reply actions

Whatever is going on he clearly

is angry at Kirk. He made it clear that if you play lousy you will be pulled and sit next to me. I have a feeling there is more to this than we know.

by chgobr on Feb 27, 2008 9:02 PM CST up reply actions

This is what beat writers are for

And yet i have a feeling no one will actually get to the bottom of this. I get tired of hearing "experts" spit out the same theories i have heard from fans, shouldnt they get to the bottom of whats going on, i seriously want to know what the hell kirk did...and it better have been really bad...

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 9:04 PM CST up reply actions

Chicago reporters really are weak

I cannot believe Kirk did something so bad during the game to trigger such an intense reaction by Boylan. This is the first time I've seen him really upset. This has got to be building up over time.

by chgobr on Feb 27, 2008 9:08 PM CST up reply actions

So I guess he's past that phase where he was

wanting the guys to play loose and not worry so much about mistakes? He's certainly got enough guards to do that now.

Maybe this is still related to Monday's game.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 27, 2008 9:05 PM CST up reply actions

Convenient

that the rule starts right after Wallace leaves.

by JeffD on Feb 27, 2008 9:06 PM CST up reply actions

AW MAN

Thanks for making me consider that, now i hate boylan a hella lot more then two seconds ago...JEEZ

im trying hard to become the next kirk hinrich, therefore im doing nothing more than being the next chris duhon.

by piccolomair on Feb 27, 2008 9:09 PM CST up reply actions

the thing about it

Kirk was only in for two defensive possessions, and it wasn't like Diener was suddenly shut down, either. I wonder if going out on the town in Dallas has something to do with it. The should have played at least this well against Dallas.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Feb 27, 2008 9:35 PM CST up reply actions

they all go out

where do you think 'flu-like symptoms' comes from?

I don't think that's the problem. Although, Kirk isn't quite good enough to do it excessively. Yet another teflon duhon phenomenon :)

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 27, 2008 10:00 PM CST up reply actions

Boylan said he

told the players to bring their "A" game or they would be sitting on the bench next to him and Kirk didn't bring his "A" game and he got benched. Hope he learned from this.

Kirk Hinrump is dead to me. :-)

by sue369 on Feb 27, 2008 9:07 PM CST up reply actions

You're a harsh mistress,

Sioux City!

by marionette on Feb 27, 2008 10:56 PM CST up reply actions

Impressive

I honestly have no idea where Gooden's 8 offensive boards came from. I don't think anything external motivates him.

And I'm a Larry Hughes fan, so good for him, but remember: all roads lead to 40%.

See you Sunday.

by Matt in LA on Feb 27, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions

Far to much Boylan Hate

going on! Ease up! Boylan might be a very special coach one day in the NBA...

by exult463 on Feb 27, 2008 10:24 PM CST reply actions

Hes not that bad of a coach but hes

inconsistent with his rotations.(which i guess kinda makes him a bad coach)

by eross226 on Feb 27, 2008 10:26 PM CST up reply actions

just maybe

If tonight's game is an indication that this group of Bulls might just be a solid set of complimentary players ...

http://www.nba.com/games/20080227/CHIIND/boxscore.html

then, maybe Chicago will, indeed, be able to accomplish the goals I see them reaching during the Eastern Conference Playoffs this spring.

http://khandorssportsblog.wordpress.com/2008/02/23/running-of-da-bulls/

There is now an abundance of young athletic basketball talent on this team, looking forward from this point.

by khandor on Feb 27, 2008 10:48 PM CST reply actions

I agree with alot of that Kandor

No doubt

by Deng is the next Bull superstar on Feb 27, 2008 11:39 PM CST up reply actions

Gooden and Hughes

Lookin pretty good, quite the upgrade. They both did a great job tonight, GREAT trade for us for the future and VERy good trade for us for this year. Both did a great job!

A guy that can create his own shots and make plays for teammates with his passing, gets to the foul line, good slasher, big guard, very good defender, good scorer

And a guy that can score inside, has to be guarded, you can post him up (First real post option we have had in 5 years), very good rebounder on both ends, and a very good option to run pick and roll with, athletic true power forward, solid passer from inside and he can get to the line himself..... unlike Big Ben, you have to guard him inside and he's a true post-up and pick/roll option that can score in all those ways. That opens up alot for our other talent, especially when compared to Big Ben.

Those were two big needs for us. That's a helluva acquisition both in their 20's in return for our two oldest players that had no longterm plans with us, we got much better for the future with that move and alot better for the rest of this year as well. VERY NICE TO SEE!

I LOVED TONIGHTS ROTATION! TY nOAH AND THABO GOT THEIR MINUTES TO DEvELOP AND WE STIll PLAYED ALL our BEST PLAYERS LotS OF MINuteS AND HAD THEM OuT THERE TO CLOSE Out THE GAME! THAT IS EXACTLY HOW IT SHOUld BE THIS YEAR (PLUS KIRK)! ALWAYS! GREAT JOB BOYLAN!

by Deng is the next Bull superstar on Feb 27, 2008 11:37 PM CST reply actions

Also, my boy Deng

Deng looked very good tonight too, he did a great job. Lookin like my boy from last season, the bulls been looking very good in the last 3 games. Cant wait to see it continue, we have a hell of a 9 man rotation with Hinrich, Deng, Gordon, Tyrus, Gooden, Thabo, Nocioni, Hughes and Noah. Good stuff, very deep, everyone should have a role, great bench, everyone ican score and can defend...... VERY NICE!!! Now lets beat out NJ, Atlanta, and Philly and get this 7 seed..... or better yet lets get the 6 seed if Caron Butler and Gilbert Arenas dont get back for Washington soon!!!! AWESOME STUFF! GO BULLS, IM VERY OPTIMISTIC!!!!!

by Deng is the next Bull superstar on Feb 27, 2008 11:38 PM CST reply actions

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