Open Game Thread #47: Bulls at Seattle Sonics

by Big D on Feb 4, 2008 6:07 PM CST

[Thanks to BigD for today's game preview. -Matt]

The Bulls will try (well, maybe they'll try - depends on what mood the Corpse is in) to win their first game on the current 6-game road trip when they face the Sonics tonight (9:00 Central, Comcast Sportsnet).

This is a relatively big game for the Bulls simply because of their upcoming schedule. They've lost the first two games on the trip to bad/mediocre teams, and after this game they face the Warriors, Blazers, and Jazz, so this could be the Bulls' last chance to win a game on the trip. Of course, considering how bad the Eastern Conference is, the Bulls could probably lose their next 10 games and still be in the playoff "race." The NBA Eastern Conference - Where Amazing Happens.

To make matters worse, the Bulls are catching the Sonics at a bad time. The Sonics have won their last three games (after losing 14 in a row) against the Spurs, the Cavs (without Lebron), and the Knicks.

I'm looking forward to seeing how Thabo does guarding Kevin Durant tonight. Durant is 6-9, so you'd think Thabo would see a lot of time on him. Durant can shoot over Hinrich and Duhon anytime he wants. Granted, he's only shooting 40%, so maybe you want to encourage him to take jumpers, but it would be nice if somebody could at least get a hand in his face.

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Since I

get up so early in the morning I will have to watch this one tomorrow. I hate these late starts. They should win but who knows.

Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 4, 2008 6:13 PM CST reply actions

ditto!

by chgobr on Feb 4, 2008 6:21 PM CST up reply actions

Especially when you have to get up

early the next day, too.

Truehoop quoted a blog a while ago where the blogger wondered if Kevin Durant was really the next Big Dog. Poor Seattle if that turns out to be true.

by KT on Feb 4, 2008 6:23 PM CST up reply actions

Poor Seattle if that turns out to be true.

Are you referring to Seattle losing the Sonics?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:19 PM CST up reply actions

Try living in Portugal

where the game today starts at 3.00am. Good thing I'm in college

by Alcoolivoro on Feb 4, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions

every...

time i see chris wilcox, i think that the bulls could have at least tried to steal him when he was a restricted free agent... he probably could have been had for about 1/2 of the big ben's salary. imagine, and 6-10 guy who can score and rebound.

by leeac on Feb 4, 2008 6:23 PM CST reply actions

too bad Sene is in the D-League

it'd be a BaB commenter game of the year.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 4, 2008 6:25 PM CST up reply actions

well...

considering the sonics are just as good as the bulls at developing their young big men, the sonics figured out that they can just go out and trade for decent one. a lesson that the bulls can learn from. the sonics gave up vlad radmanovic. that's right, vlad radmanovic.

by leeac on Feb 4, 2008 6:40 PM CST up reply actions

matt

right about now, would you trade, say, an andres nocioni for wilcox?...

by leeac on Feb 4, 2008 6:45 PM CST up reply actions

Bobby Knight resigns.

Maybe he could be the next Bulls coach. (That's a joke.)

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/

Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 4, 2008 6:34 PM CST reply actions

huh

Knight coaching a pro team. That would be a trip.

by KT on Feb 4, 2008 6:41 PM CST up reply actions

Imagine if he

slapped one of the Bulls in the face. He'd be picking himself up off the floor.

Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 4, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions

Sports Nite

just said that Smith may be back in the lineup tonight. That means Joakim goes back to the bench. :-( They also said that Tyrus is a maybe for the game.

Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 4, 2008 6:43 PM CST reply actions

What the hell is wrong with Tyrus?

And Smith was back for the last game, wasn't he? Yet Noah still started.

Taking Noah out of the starting lineup and replacing him with Smith would be a sign that Boylan was regressing.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions

I thought TT

had either a knee or ankle injury but not sure which.

Yes, Smith was back but he didn't start. They said tonight that he may start. I hope that's not true.

Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 4, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions

TT

Sprained upper ankle, last I heard.

And I think it is up in the air whether Smith or Noah will start. Maybe they both will and Noc will get the bump to the bench. :) I am hoping Noah gets to start though. He hasn't done anything to lose his spot.

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 8:27 PM CST up reply actions

Listening to the coach 's pregame comments...

Smith starts. Noah off the bench.

Said some nonsense about rotations, etc.

by mruntouchable on Feb 4, 2008 8:47 PM CST reply actions

Regressing to the vet rotation.

Dumb.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 9:06 PM CST up reply actions

This infuriates me!

by chgobr on Feb 4, 2008 9:08 PM CST up reply actions

Smith is playing well.

He is having a great year.

But what difference does it make?

He'll likely be somewhere else next season.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions

Or

blow his knee out if they play him too much.

I don't mind Smith playing because he is having a good year, but he isn't the guy they should be riding this point in the season. He'd be extremely effective for us if he knew he'd have limited minutes wasn't going to have to save himself for extended play. And since we have Noah there is no reason Smith should be playing extended minutes.

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 9:26 PM CST up reply actions

You can't regress

when you've already hit the bottom of the stupid tank.
And Boylan took just one lousy month to officially establish himself as a losing coach at 9-11 coming into tonight.

Being in Seattle, I get to watch the Sonics feed, which is cool because I get to listen to Calabro who is one of THE best comms in the NBA.

But what was funny was the clips of the Bulls they were using for pregame were from back when Skiles was still coach.

Omen?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions

doesn't

look dumb so far...hopefully Smith keeps it up

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 4, 2008 9:18 PM CST up reply actions

As I said above, Smith

is having a great year, but that means very little to the Bulls in the long-run.

Noah's development is key.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 9:20 PM CST up reply actions

eh...

maybe it's just me...but I don't mind Smith starting for tonight or any other game...I don't care if Noah starts or not...just as long as he gets meaningful minutes

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 4, 2008 9:27 PM CST up reply actions

The Best thing

The best thing the Bulls could do with Joe Smith right now is trade him while he's in the midst of a fine season and try to pick up a useful young piece or draft pick.

talkbulls.com

by balta1701 on Feb 5, 2008 12:30 PM CST up reply actions

hopefully Smith keeps it up

Aye...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:22 PM CST up reply actions

My ideal lineup

would be Noah and Smith.

by Freethefro on Feb 4, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions

At least

Smith seems to be playing well. If they are smart they will limit his minutes to make him the most effective, work Noah in, and then let Noah finish the game. Yes, this is me at my most optimistic.

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 9:19 PM CST up reply actions

I hate Boylan and Pax

starting Smith on this team in this situation is pretty close to criminal.

by Sports2 on Feb 4, 2008 10:44 PM CST up reply actions

Ben with the quick foul!

by gobulls1124 on Feb 4, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions

BW dunks

seem to encourage him to try to do something in the post. Everything is a catch-22 with that guy.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 9:19 PM CST reply actions

Watch for Durant to expose Noc tonight

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions

you say

that like he hasn't been exposed on defense before...

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 4, 2008 9:29 PM CST up reply actions

Who....NOC??

Naw....never... ;-)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions

really, ya think

also, watch for joe smith to shoot jumpers. TBYT

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions

TBYT

C/B

Do you even know what it means?

DO YA??

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions

I do I do!!!!

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions

maybe you should do it then

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:35 PM CST up reply actions

more irony

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 9:38 PM CST up reply actions

more irony

What - your ignorance?

Look - YOU'RE the one who always starts the shit with your spew.

It would be one thing if you made any sense...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:48 PM CST up reply actions

lol

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 10:17 PM CST up reply actions

Smith is my No. 1 enemy.

Why couldn't he suck like the other two veterans? Not that it would matter....

Let us prepare for glory! --Michael Redd

by tyger1147 on Feb 4, 2008 9:29 PM CST reply actions

when did TT hurt his ankle?

could something else be going on? hmmm

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe when you weren't watching

Did he forget to email to tell you that he fell at the party that they didn't invite you to?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:43 PM CST up reply actions

Seattle is the second worst team I have seen

all season.

Behind Miami.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 9:30 PM CST reply actions

Are the Bulls third?

by Big D on Feb 4, 2008 9:31 PM CST up reply actions

Potentially.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 9:32 PM CST up reply actions

I saw

some of the Mavs/Pistons game. That was pretty nasty.

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 9:34 PM CST up reply actions

Block out Noc!

Basics. Gah!

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions

Durant really hasn't impressed me.

When I saw him live at the UC, I wasn't blown away by his athleticism.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 9:36 PM CST reply actions

He shoots too many jumpshots

Needs to work on his post game. I can see him being extremely difficult with a quick turnaround in the block.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 4, 2008 11:18 PM CST up reply actions

Noc twisted his ankle.

>:[]

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions

No one finishes in the lane like BG.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions

gray almost travelled on that one

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 9:37 PM CST reply actions

Looks like

having a big man coach is improving his footwork. snerk

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 9:39 PM CST up reply actions

HAHA!

Gray goes out to the arch and man-bumps Ridnour...

Ouch Luke.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:38 PM CST reply actions

Gray

Is that some peach fuzz I see or a smudge of dirt?

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 9:38 PM CST reply actions

The whiskers of the Vanilla Panther

Minute vibrations in the whiskers alert him to Red's loud compliments.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions

nice

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions

OK, I do like trying to get the kids more PT

But I'm really not into these choppy lineups. Does Boylan really think it's necessary to go 10 deep in the 1st quarter?

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 4, 2008 9:40 PM CST reply actions

your defense

has to really stink if you get pump-faked by Where's Wally

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 4, 2008 9:43 PM CST reply actions

Set your clocks to it

the Bulls lead disappears early in the 2nd Q

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions

No one finishes in the lane like BG.

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 4, 2008 9:46 PM CST reply actions

You can set your clock

to that too. LOL

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:49 PM CST up reply actions

what happens if Noc is out

(other than Matt throwing a party) does Du start and Thabo go to the three?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 9:48 PM CST reply actions

Can Smith play the 3?

Noah
Ben
Smith
Thabo
Hinrich

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 9:51 PM CST up reply actions

I'd rather see him at the three

than Noc or Viktor.

I am really missing Deng about now.

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 9:55 PM CST up reply actions

did he get hurt?

by Freethefro on Feb 4, 2008 10:07 PM CST up reply actions

Nice acting by BG

Horrible call though.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions

Wallace

is looking a little livelier than usual. Actually working to get some rebounds.

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions

Of course

he is getting a lot of rebounds because we can't seem to make a shot.

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 9:52 PM CST up reply actions

looking a little livelier

It's the northwest air... :-)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 9:54 PM CST up reply actions

Thabo is not, err, shooting well.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 9:52 PM CST reply actions

He has

tried more threes than I've ever see him attempt in a game. Two or three when he might try one. He should stick to his midrange jumper.

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 9:53 PM CST up reply actions

Thabo needs to post

not shoot 3's with that mismatch, preferably on BG's side of the court.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 9:53 PM CST reply actions

Wally wide open every time...

by bullsfaninbigapple on Feb 4, 2008 10:00 PM CST reply actions

Sounds like I'm missing the one game

this season when BW actually jumps?

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 4, 2008 10:05 PM CST reply actions

Yeah, it's Nick Collison bobblehead night too!

One luck fan got the GOLD one and got to meet him before the game...

Ohhh BOY!!

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 10:08 PM CST up reply actions

I hear he's just as personable

as Kirk.

by Freethefro on Feb 4, 2008 10:10 PM CST up reply actions

Actually, a little more so

Koik is about as entertaining as a rock.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 10:25 PM CST up reply actions

Actually Nick is

a great guy. Two summers ago Nick and Robbie were going to a movie in Seattle and a group of kids saw him and crowded around him to get pictures and autographs. More kids kept showing up.

An off duty police officer and his son were going to a later movie and saw Nick with all these kids. His son aksed if he could go get an autograph and the officer said he could go ask but if Nick said no he should accept that. Nick signed for him and the police officer asked Nick what movie they were going to see and Nick told him then added, "but that was two hours ago".

Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 5, 2008 10:08 AM CST up reply actions

I'm a KU girl,

so I actually would have kind of enjoyed that.

Bulls radio broadcast is sure picking on Seattle - I'm getting a little pissed on their behalf, as a fellow Pacific Northwesterner.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 4, 2008 10:10 PM CST up reply actions

He is actually

playing pretty good. Or perhaps he's been so bad this season that a little effort really stands out. He is getting more than the rebounds that bounce right towards his head, aka actually fighting for contested ones. Perhaps it is the altitude.

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 10:10 PM CST up reply actions

If BW playing well drives his value up

I'm all for it.

by Freethefro on Feb 4, 2008 10:11 PM CST up reply actions

playing well drives his value up

Unfortunately, then you woke up.
One can dream though... :-)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 10:15 PM CST up reply actions

You mean he's worth $2 now?

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 4, 2008 10:16 PM CST up reply actions

He was also

playing the PF position for a stint and looked good-ish. Looked a lot better playing there than at C.

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 10:14 PM CST up reply actions

Looks like Smith rested up!

by Freethefro on Feb 4, 2008 10:30 PM CST reply actions

not sure where the foul on Noc was

but he should still stfu.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 10:32 PM CST reply actions

Ben Wallace scores?

The radio call must've gotten screwed up.

by Old Skool Sloan on Feb 4, 2008 10:40 PM CST reply actions

Kirk hurt his back

battling with Sczerbiak

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 10:42 PM CST reply actions

He looks bad.

Ouch. With Thabo's ankle sore...meh. I really don't want to see a lot of Duhon.

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 10:47 PM CST up reply actions

That blows

hope he's ok; was starting to play well. If we see both Duhon and Smith in the starting lineup at the same time, though, that's what I've been hoping I'd never see again.

by Freethefro on Feb 4, 2008 10:50 PM CST up reply actions

I wonder who gave Kirk

that black eye?

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 4, 2008 10:49 PM CST up reply actions

Good hustle by Noah.

I guess it was worth it to have your face smooshed to the pavement.

Nope, Gordon threw it away.

by cranscape on Feb 4, 2008 10:44 PM CST reply actions

Calabro

laughing at BG's pas to nobody in the lane...

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 10:45 PM CST reply actions

How did Hinrich get that dotted eye?

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 10:48 PM CST reply actions

last game

he got knocked silly at one point, second half i think

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 10:50 PM CST up reply actions

Don't look now

the Bulls are winning after 3 Qs...
Can they hold in the 4th?

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 10:49 PM CST reply actions

Stuck in a library

How is Sefolosha looking tonight?

"Glen Davis??? wow!! We had Glen Davis, his name is Michael Sweetney" - tyrus4prez

by NittanyBull on Feb 4, 2008 10:50 PM CST reply actions

pretty good

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 10:56 PM CST up reply actions

free throws!

by Freethefro on Feb 4, 2008 10:56 PM CST reply actions

listening to steve "snapper" jones

takes me back to the second three-peat.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 10:57 PM CST reply actions

Good D Ben

Just step out of the way.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 4, 2008 11:00 PM CST reply actions

Pee'd In Pants!

Nice Mask comment by Stacy.... Muahahaha!

by BiNgO on Feb 4, 2008 11:01 PM CST reply actions

Gray is better than Robert Swift

man the Sonics suck at drafting big guys!

by Freethefro on Feb 4, 2008 11:05 PM CST reply actions

Except for Shawn Kemp right?

by BiNgO on Feb 4, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions

I meant this current crop

Sene, Swift, Petro. Kemp, and Vin Baker in his prime, were both great.

by Freethefro on Feb 4, 2008 11:11 PM CST up reply actions

Vin Baker

Wasn't he traded to the Sonics?

Just nit pickin'....don't mind me... :-)

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 11:15 PM CST up reply actions

I am stunned by the staggering incompetence

of Seattle.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 11:08 PM CST reply actions

You should meet the citizens.

Lived there last year

by BiNgO on Feb 4, 2008 11:13 PM CST up reply actions

Just as I was about to say

BG was making nice passes in the lane, he goes and throws it away.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 11:12 PM CST reply actions

The fact that I a watching the game between

these two teams at 11:11 PM on a Monday night proves beyond doubt that I am far too emotionally attached to the Bulls.

This game is the epitome of soporific regular season NBA basketball.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 11:12 PM CST reply actions

am watching...

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 11:14 PM CST up reply actions

I'm thinking that, too

And to top it off, I stayed at school to catch the audio feed, and still have an hour drive to get home. Positively stupid, yet here I sit.

(Although a win makes it all worth it!)

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 4, 2008 11:15 PM CST up reply actions

I take it you don't live in Chicago?

That is dedication.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 11:16 PM CST up reply actions

Dedication?

I don't think it's sane enough to be called something with a positive connotation.

Not in Chicago - I'm actually sitting in Stillwater, OK, right now, but live just outside of Tulsa. (And people here want the Sonics!)

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 4, 2008 11:18 PM CST up reply actions

Oklahoma State?

Eskimo Joe's?

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 11:19 PM CST up reply actions

LOL!

Yep. I guess that's a good thing to be known for.

Buy your clothes at Eskimo Joe's :)

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 4, 2008 11:20 PM CST up reply actions

For reasons that are too complex to relate

here, I have partied on that campus many a time.

Good times.

And, of course, the current coach of my beloved LSU Tigers is a former Cowboy.

Be safe driving home. Looks like the Bulls win.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 11:23 PM CST up reply actions

where do you go to school?

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 11:19 PM CST up reply actions

Oklahoma State

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 4, 2008 11:22 PM CST up reply actions

People there would appreciate them more too.

I lived in Seattle last year.... Born, raised, and lived in Chicago most of my life. Seattle is a piss poor sports town. My buddy is at the game now.... He bought his ticket for $10 and bought a Pyramid Snow Cap Ale half price of the ticket. He and I are texting back and forth.. I can see him behind the Bulls Bench. Sonics business would be so much better in OK.

by BiNgO on Feb 4, 2008 11:21 PM CST up reply actions

Laid back west coast hippies.

Hehe.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 11:28 PM CST up reply actions

most nba towns are like that

it's kind of sad.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 11:28 PM CST up reply actions

Basically any place other than

Chicago, NY, Detroit, Boston, Oakland, and L.A. (Lakers). Maybe, MAYBE San Antonio and Dallas.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 11:31 PM CST up reply actions

Portland is big into the Blazers

With the exception of the heavy-duty jailblazer era. Of course, they don't have anything else there. (sportswise, I mean)

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 4, 2008 11:33 PM CST up reply actions

Hey - Aaron Rowand came from Portland!

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 11:42 PM CST up reply actions

Oklahoma City Sonics?

If they move, I hope they change the nickname. I'm still irritated by Utah Jazz (and even L.A. Lakers). Generic animal nicknames can be switched.

by El Toro de Goro on Feb 5, 2008 12:30 PM CST up reply actions

I am with you.

Hell just a few days ago I vowed I would not watch them any more..... Its been too painful.... But we are glutons for punishment is appears.

by BiNgO on Feb 4, 2008 11:15 PM CST up reply actions

and the fact that the bulls played well and

look like they will win will piss us off that much more when they fold next game.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 11:18 PM CST up reply actions

LMAO.

That is so accurate.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 11:19 PM CST up reply actions

Hinrich has bruised ribs

sideline reporter said he was in considerable pain and headed back to the locker room.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 11:13 PM CST reply actions

Radio guys just said Kirk is bruised ribs?

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 4, 2008 11:13 PM CST reply actions

said so on tv, too

"No, no. Stop talking to me. Someone might notice," Paxson squeaked.

by alec on Feb 4, 2008 11:14 PM CST up reply actions

Someone did not like Hinrich showing up Watson

by BiNgO on Feb 4, 2008 11:23 PM CST up reply actions

funny seeing wally

go right tothe official to complain about thabo's defense. wally is such a whiner

"No, no. Stop talking to me. Someone might notice," Paxson squeaked.

by alec on Feb 4, 2008 11:14 PM CST reply actions

Will this game ever end?

by Big D on Feb 4, 2008 11:24 PM CST reply actions

sure is nice

to have a 10 pt lead with a minute left.

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 4, 2008 11:29 PM CST reply actions

joe smith

you can really tell when he's rested and feeling well

"No, no. Stop talking to me. Someone might notice," Paxson squeaked.

by alec on Feb 4, 2008 11:29 PM CST reply actions

It would be fantastic to

beat Portland.

I am really tired of hearing about that team.

We should have beaten them at the UC. Frickin' late turnovers.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 4, 2008 11:29 PM CST reply actions

Would be nice to win one of the next three

They've lost so many games against beatable teams that at some point, they're going to have to beat teams that they shouldn't beat to get back in it. Other than Detroit, I don't think they've beaten a good team yet this season.

by Big D on Feb 4, 2008 11:32 PM CST up reply actions

beat Portland

it would be nice, but Nate is FIVE TIMES the coach of Boylan.

And HE coaches the team, not the players.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 11:37 PM CST up reply actions

OT loss for them tonight

And if the boxscore is correct, Blazers were outscored by the Nuggets a whopping 5-3 in overtime. That's positively Bulls-like offense!

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 4, 2008 11:39 PM CST up reply actions

yeah, but Denver pounded the Bulls 112-91

when they last played...so what's THAT about?
At least Portland took 'em to the ropes.

The Bulls will be hard pressed to win in the Rose Garden, especially after a heartbreak loss by the Blazers.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 4, 2008 11:48 PM CST up reply actions

And Gordon with his classic turnover :-)

But I can take it today.

"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 4, 2008 11:32 PM CST reply actions

amplified :P

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 4, 2008 11:36 PM CST up reply actions

and there it is...

boylan's first compliment of his post game conference is wallace being all over the boards to begin, and then everyone chipping in afterwards.

by leeac on Feb 4, 2008 11:42 PM CST reply actions

B Wallace was +20

with 8 off reb and 7 ast. The Bulls won this game on the boards, at least according to the "Snapper".

Thabo +21. And C Wilcox fans, he was -13 while J Smith was +11, with 25 pts.

by marionette on Feb 4, 2008 11:59 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed

Just about to post about his OREBs. Good night for him, and I think we're seeing improvement from the older guys(Smith, BW), with more rest and less play.

IMHO, Tyrus, Smith, Noah and Wallace should all split the time pretty evenly, with Gray getting a little less. It'd keep them all fresher and keep the old guys from dying.

Interest Level = Wins - Losses + 2*Tyrus Time + 1.5*(Thabo + Noah Time) - .4*Bricked layups + 3*Red Kerr Candies

by cubbybear on Feb 5, 2008 12:18 AM CST up reply actions

LOL at your sig!

by marionette on Feb 5, 2008 12:25 AM CST up reply actions

ha

reading the rest of the comments, you would've figured BG had about 10 turnovers...but only 3...you guys love to pile it on

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 5, 2008 8:40 AM CST reply actions

ha

we're not the only ones...

Nocioni-Khryapa in '08

by bullshooter on Feb 5, 2008 9:28 AM CST up reply actions

i think

there was room on Viktor's flight back to Russia...you should've joined him

by ScottieCartwright on Feb 7, 2008 10:28 AM CST up reply actions

Nice to watch

the win this morning. I know I was not happy that Smith would be starting but Joe did a great job. The guy can shoot. Nice contributions from everyone. Glad to see Gray got some PT too. BW played a great game too.

They said after the game that Kirk would stay in Seattle for more tests. They said if he had internal bleeding and the tried to fly it would be very uncomfortable for him. K. C. talks about it in the link below.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/cs-080204-chicago-bulls-sonics,1,184 5555.story

Never went to church camp but I did go to Girl Scout camp. If you ever need help making a campfire I'm your girl. :P

by sue369 on Feb 5, 2008 10:25 AM CST reply actions