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Open Game Thread #48: Bulls at Portland TrailBlazers

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First, some late-breaking news: Veektor had the remainder of his contract bought out. He could've been used as an expiring contract for at least some help, drats. We may have to give up on finding Pax's cell phone charger and settle for some strings and cans. The good string too, the kind Sam Smith can't tap.

Then again, maybe they needed the roster spot for a blockbust...oh I couldn't even finish typing that.

As for tonight's game, I think the Bulls would actually be on that fast track to mediocrity if they could stay healthy. With Luol out, he's not only re-joined by Gordon, but now Hinrich as well after injuring his ribs in Monday's game.  That's trouble. At least Tyrus Thomas is back after a one-game absence. Maybe Pax cut Khryapa to make sure Boylan didn't play him over Tyrus. 

Before starting this preview I thought Gordon would be healthy, and therefore would use this space to bitch about not starting him instead of Duhon. What a shame, almost as big of a shame as watching a Duhon/Thabo backcourt all night. I suppose A-Drain is the backup.  As a cruel joke, the Blazers are unveiling a new 3-guard starting lineup tonight of Jack/Blake/Roy/Aldridge/Przybilla. I'm sure it kills Boylan (and Skiles from afar) that he doesn't have enough guards to use himself (then again, Boylan likely will play his only 3 at the same time). Think of the spacing!

This could be a really bad night. Even before the injuries I was expecting a letdown since usually after a win, and the local media reaction that tries extrapolate some miniscule success (5 minutes against the Sonics, yeesh), the Bulls usually find a way to promptly lay a big turd in the next game. But that's not due to raised expectations or complacency (and I kid about that Wallace-Gray article, something has to be written, after all. It's just frustrating to read knowing that KC Johnson still thinks Wallace is good), it's is only because they're not a good team. Especially so with these injuries.

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I think Adrian Grffin
will have a career-high tonight.Ugh...
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 8:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh.And Kendal Gill
just said "that's why you have a veteran in the team".It's gonna be looong night.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

And a saggy veteran at that!
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 9:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey,Hey!
"Saggy"is a Staceys'word.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 9:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate Griffin
buy him out next!!
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Feb 6, 2008 8:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

But who's gonna
gather "players only" meetings?
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 9:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

did PeeOn get called up for tonight?
if not, lets let demetris nichols chuck away!

by Mike C on Feb 6, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

PeeOn recently had thumb surgery
http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/curry_recalled_080124.html

I wouldn't be surprised if it was a fake injury just to get him out of Pax's sight after besmirching the Bulls character. He may as well have pissed on the freaking logo!!!!

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 6, 2008 9:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Gordon and Hinrich out?
Yikes.

It's a good thing I can't see this game.  

by KT on Feb 6, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

anyone
know what channel the game is on
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Feb 6, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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

by tyrus4prez on Feb 6, 2008 8:57 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Booted off CSN for the Blackhawks
Ouch.  But then again, the Blackhawks are having a better year.

by Big D on Feb 6, 2008 8:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Channel 99 if you have RCN
RCN doesnt have CLTV, but I found the game on RCN Plus, which is channel 99 in the Chicago area.

by NBA Observer on Feb 6, 2008 9:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Still shocked
about Victor...WOW

by Option27 on Feb 6, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Kirk and Gordon
are out. Jeesh, this isn't going to be good. I'm not getting the pregame stuff but I hope I can get 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 6, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Noc looks ready
to shoot double his usual FG attempts to make up for  Gordon's absence!

Chuck away Noc!

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 6, 2008 9:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I wonder
if Pax is at the UNC/Duke game today.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 6, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Watch him pick Hansbrough
I bet he's very "scrappy."

by Big D on Feb 6, 2008 9:09 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

oh man
this will be ugly.  No Kirk, Ben, or Luol.  Yeesh.  

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 9:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The Bulls are down to 10 healthy players
Yes, it's the perfect time to let a healthy player go.

by Big D on Feb 6, 2008 9:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

It's kind of fun to listen to the Portland
guys try to make it sound like Portland needs to get up for this game - with Lu, Kirk and BG on the bench.

"They're going to have to get on Duhon in the early going, he'll have the green light to shoot - don't want to let him get started..."

Uh, get started doing what?  Letting him shoot is the usual game plan!

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 9:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

66.7% shooting
with Wallace at 100%. At this pace, they'll be unstoppable
"Glen Davis??? wow!! We had Glen Davis, his name is Michael Sweetney" - tyrus4prez

by NittanyBull on Feb 6, 2008 9:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Joe Smith is having one of those
"I'm getting too old for this" games.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 6, 2008 9:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Khryrapa
This season really is sunk.  :P
Interest Level = Wins - Losses + 2*Tyrus Time + 1.5*(Thabo + Noah Time) - .4*Bricked layups + 3*Red Kerr Candies

by cubbybear on Feb 6, 2008 9:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Griff is in
woo hoo!!
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Feb 6, 2008 9:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i want Wallace and the Prince
to fight it out, hopefully leads to a BW suspension
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Feb 6, 2008 9:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

nice cut of the name
poor Prizbilla(not sure about spelling).
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 9:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh gawd, we drew Blind Bavetta
There will be blood.  And by blood I mean awful calls from the blind man in stripes.

by NBA Observer on Feb 6, 2008 9:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

And Violet!
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you, Tyrus checking in
Three OREBs in a row and Boylan wakes up.

by NBA Observer on Feb 6, 2008 9:35 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

LaMarcus Aldridge drops 10 in the first quarter,
Gasol goes for 24/12/4 in his first game with the Lakers, and Veektor is probably entering Russian airspace as we blog.  Mercy.

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 9:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Blazer fan peeking in
I wouldn't mind the Blazers snagging up Veektor again.  He's limited of course but a good hustle glue guy.  I don't get why the Bulls bought him out with lots of season left and so many injuries...

Hope the Bulls got a big trade coming to make up for it.

by Mortimer on Feb 6, 2008 9:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome Mortimer
and good luck with the season.  You guys have an exciting young team.

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 9:42 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Fro
I hope your Bulls play the right players from now on; I think Tyrus can be a really special player and just don't get the lack of development he's getting (and neither do you guys I think).

I don't think the Bulls are too far off from playing how they should... once the injury bug leaves them.  I'm a big Deng and Thomas fan.

by Mortimer on Feb 6, 2008 9:45 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No Deng, Gordon or Hinrich
Everyone should take it easy with the "We suck" comments

by Option27 on Feb 6, 2008 9:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gray,Noah,Sefo,TT,Griffin
Chose one name to take it out of line-up.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 9:42 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh Boy
My favorite officiating crew is in tonight. Between Bavetta and Palmer I might shoot myself

by Ed on Feb 6, 2008 9:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gordon is such a pansy.
I don't believe for one second that he couldn't play tonight because of some mysterious disappearing/reappearing wrist ailment.

He played the last two games and, noe, suddenly, after a day off, he can't go?

Other than watching the Youth develop, this game is pointless. We can't win if we can't score.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 9:43 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I agree
this is suspicious.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 9:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Portland just broke the Victor story
Apprently, he got so frustrated . . . He actually just flew to Russia!

by Option27 on Feb 6, 2008 9:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Please link that
it's too hilarious.  

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 9:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No link
They just mentioned it on the Portland feed of the game.

I AM NOT EXAGGERATING EITHER!

LOL!

by Option27 on Feb 6, 2008 9:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

This happened yesterday
By the way.

Also, they mentioned the Bulls we "releasing" him tomorrow

by Option27 on Feb 6, 2008 9:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

It would be really nice if the opposing team's
color commentary guys took a few minutes and learned to pronounce our guys' names.  Who is this Tay-bo?  Or Wa-keem?
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I love Noah, I do.
The guy actually looks pissed to be losing. He can't believe it. Look at him bitch at Griffin.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 9:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The best part about the "injuries"
is that it gives management a built-in excuse for Boylan's failures.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 9:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Strange timing for Veektor's defection...
Considering that his playing time has actually been increasing over the last two weeks.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 9:50 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he woke up when he finally got playing time
He's been comatose on the bench all this time, poor guy.
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 9:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Nocioni guarding Jack is a joke.
I don't know if it is a result of coming off the plantar fascitis, but Noc looks fat and sluggish.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Or Roy.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 9:54 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Someone needs to punch Aldridge in
his bulbous Pinnochio nose.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 9:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WTF was that, double T on Noc and anyone?
Jarret Jack was talking shit right to Noc's face, then Aldridge and blind bavetta calls double Ts?

Dick Bavetta is ON SOCIAL SECURITY.  GET HIM OUT OF THE NBA ALREADY.  WTF?

by NBA Observer on Feb 6, 2008 9:57 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If Tyrus can't crack a lineup
this hurt and this bad, he's done with the Bulls.

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 9:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I understand the Bulls are missing their big time
scorers, but there is no excuse for all these offensive rebounds.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 6, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

if Ben wallace doesnt rebound
Shoot him.  Break his legs.  I don't care.  But when 15.5 million dollars gets you NO REBOUNDS you have to euthanize him.

I'm running out of beer and it's the 2nd quarter.  I hope my battery runs out before I start getting honest about what I really think of Ben Wallace.

by NBA Observer on Feb 6, 2008 10:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Even wih several injuries, even with
"The Hunt for Red Veektober" in full swing, even though the Bulls are getting killed on the boards, Boylan finds a way to sit Tyrus.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 10:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

When Tyrus has a bad drive, he is yanked,
when Wallace has an absurd drive, nothing happens.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 10:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

"The Hunt for Red Veektober"!!!
He probably feels like Cuban refugees do when they defect to the U.S.

by Big D on Feb 6, 2008 10:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, every thing the Portland TV guys say
about the Bulls, I'm like "Our Bulls?"

They keep saying things about the Bulls winning by intimidation, and I could swear they said something about scoring in the paint.  It's like they are talking about a different team or something.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 10:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

They know that Blazers will win
tjis by 20+ points.And trying to be respectfull for the bulls.
You know,sometimes you feel sorry lil bit for the team playing without 3 best players.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 10:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think that applies to one of the guys,
but not the other.

They panned over Kirk, BG and Lu sitting on the bench, and the one guy pointed out that's roughly 60 points out of the game tonight for the Bulls.

Then the other guy is like "Hey, it's not like the Blazers don't have guys out" - pointing to Greg Oden.  As if having 3 starters out is the equivalent to playing without a rookie who has never played.  I don't think that second guy is feeling at all sorry or respectful for the Bulls.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 10:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Then you're right
Second guy is stupid.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 10:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

What a dipstick
Losing your three best players vs. "losing" a guy who's never played a game for you.  

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 10:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

These guys are ridiculous
like saying Du is a more offensive threat than Noc (saying Du was the biggest threat on the floor while Noc was on it).

Things you never want to hear: "Duhon entering the game will boost the team's offense!"

by Jaina on Feb 6, 2008 10:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Fear the Du!
You never know when he'll have another 2 3-pointer offensive explosion!

Maybe they had their lines all ready for BG, then when he was out just decided to use them on another guard?  It makes more sense than believing they truly see Du as the secret weapon.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 10:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lol
well when they said it, he WAS replacing griffin.  so it was a true statement, unfortunately. :)

by Jaina on Feb 6, 2008 10:27 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

i hate the 2 fouls and you sit
it's not like Tyrus will play in the 2nd half, foul trouble for Tyrus is the least of Boylan's problems
I vote for Thomas to play, play more and play regularly.-Sam Smith

by tyrus4prez on Feb 6, 2008 10:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

If Thabo Sefolosha
can get 9 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal...in one half...it makes you wonder why he was on the bench all year.  

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 10:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Until Griff comes back.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 10:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Not good enough
The Bulls have had enough 'moral vicotories' this year.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 6, 2008 10:10 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

A win would be great
But if ever there was a game I'd be willing to give them a pass on, it'd be this one.

And tomorrow night, if Kirk, BG and Lu are still out and they end up playing short-handed on the second night of the back-to-back and against a running team like Golden State.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 10:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think a moral victory
would be alright for today

If they can stay competitive in this game without our top 3 guys out there, it'll say a lot. It will also maybe open up the door to a trade

by Option27 on Feb 6, 2008 10:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Tyrus
should take the same flight as Khryapa...this is ridiculous.  The Bulls org has to get over itself and just let him play.  What a fruckin waste!

by goldengod on Feb 6, 2008 10:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

During halftime
could we have a moment of silence for the departure of Viktor.  I am now willing to concede this season is lost.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 10:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Thanks guys
I appreciate that.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 10:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Our perimeter defense is
mortifying.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 10:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh, dear, Du.
You got just a tad overconfident.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 10:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

why
do the bulls look like pansies trying to get 'around' screens?  it's almost like they don't want to hurt the guy setting the screen.

by leeac on Feb 6, 2008 10:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I want to see an MRI or an X-ray
or some other objective, forensic evidence that Gordon is actually hurt.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 10:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Just so Bulls fans know
Mike Rice (the color commentator) mispronounces everyone's name.  He plays a scampish homer type game when announcing.

It ISN'T "Tay-Bo", is it?

by Mortimer on Feb 6, 2008 10:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I respect that they aren't huge homers
Complimenting the bulls play when they're down 11, i like that.

by Seth on Feb 6, 2008 10:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I suppose I feel slightly better
if he's doing it on purpose.  :)
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 10:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

After last game with Seattle's announcer
this game seems like there are a couple of high school kids announcing the game.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 10:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Man, Kirk just looks miserable.
Hope he's feeling better soon.  I'm kind of surprised he's even at the game - sitting up with a rib injury doesn't sound fun.
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 10:39 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Rebounding is about heart and strength
we have players with one or the other.  None with both.

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 10:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I hate Portland
more than almost any other team in the league.

They are so wildly overrated. Roy is ludicrously over-valued. Some people compare him to Jordan? Please.

If the Bulls weren't a terrible joke, they would beat this Blazer squad.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 10:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Who compares him to Jordan?
I, as a Blazer homer, haven't heard that one from anyone ever in the universe.

The only read the Blazers get so much attention is because no team this young has ever won more than 16 games.  They might not be a playoff team in the West, but they would be in the East.  Playoffs don't matter anyways when everyone is 23 and you got Oden and Rudy Fernandez coming...

I could sense a anti-Blazer sentiment growing amongst the Inter-Web because of how much attention they get.

And Roy is no Jordan, but Roy is awesome.

by Mortimer on Feb 6, 2008 10:47 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The Bulls announcers (on the Chicago feed)
just discussed how several members of the Portland media and/or organization compare Roy to Jordan. They didn't specify names. For all I know, it was a delusional statement by Red Kerr, who probably hears voices in the crackling wrappers of the candy he eats on air.  

My comment was a response to that discussion.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 10:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm
Blazers are my second favorite team - the one I grew up cheering for - the one I listened to on the radio under the blankets when I was suppose to be sleeping.  Portland is a great basketball town, and I'm thrilled they have a team they can cheer for again.
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 10:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

You've got a big Clyde Drexler poster,
don't you? :)

Quiz: Who did you root for in the Finals between the Bulls and the Blazers?

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 10:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Blazers, big time. I hated Jordan and the Bulls!
Not to quote Joakim or anything, but they broke my heart (as did Detroit a couple of times).

When my cat had 5 kittens, I named them Clyde, Jerome, Terry, Buck and Kevin.

I proudly wore my Blazers t-shirt around campus (in Utah) while the Blazers were beating the Jazz.

And I did, in fact, go to sleep every night staring at the poster of Clyde on my ceiling.  Man, that was an awesome poster.

But you move, you find new teams, and eventually Clyde goes to Houston and gets replaced by Kirk.  ;)

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 10:58 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Blasphemy?
So how did you become a Bulls fan?
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 11:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I did my first round of grad school at KU,
and when Kirk got drafted I sort of came along.  The team sort of grew on me.  :)

And I get accused of blasphemy whenever I visit back home, too.  Fortunately the Bulls and Blazers only play twice a year, so I don't really have to examine my split loyalties too often.  (But I'm here on Blogabull tonight, so that's pretty telling.)

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO.
You must be getting your PhD, or maybe your second PhD.

I visited Portland last year. Very laid back vibe. Extremely. Like almost comatose. A completely different energy than Chicago. Nice people, though.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 11:14 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Eternal student, that's me!
Still a year away from the first PhD.  KU was law school.  I haven't decided what comes next, but my mother is seriously hoping it's a real job.
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 11:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

((Laughing))
I have my JD as well (Northwestern, here in Chicago), so I know how tiresome the law can be at times.

Good luck with your new endeavor. I hope you enjoy it.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 11:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks
What are you doing with it?  I worked for a corporation for a few years (regulatory authorizations) - and it sucked the soul right out of me.  Then tried two years of briefing and discovery crap for a small trial firm.  Then said screw the 3-year/$50,000 investment.  Hopefully you found something at least slightly rewarding?
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 11:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know if the term "rewarding"
applies, but I have been very fortunate. I just made partner at a large Chicago firm. My success is attributable primarily to good timing and serendipity.

I am a litigator. The job can be grueling and monotonous at times, thrilling when cases go to trial. Most importantly, it allows me to buy Bulls' tickets. LOL. (Had to get back on topic before Matt bans me.)

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 7, 2008 12:00 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Congrats on making partner!
Pretty darn cool, I'd say.
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 7, 2008 9:54 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Griffin should never play.
I don't care how many injuries we have.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 10:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

LUDICRULOUS!
JORDAN??

by hhi on Feb 6, 2008 10:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Is there any more information
about BG?  Is it his wrist again?  I noticed him shooting left handed at the end of the last game.  
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 10:49 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe his vagina hurts?
Honestly, he looked fine the other night.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 6, 2008 10:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

LMAO!!!
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 7, 2008 4:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Just got home
I don't need to see anything besides:

"T Thomas 3 minutes" in the box score to piss me off.

The fact that Veektor is already on Air Krhap One back to Moscow is hilarious.  

by Jobu on Feb 6, 2008 10:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Isolation plays for Ben Wallace?
I know he just got the foul, but I never want to see that again.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 6, 2008 10:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Honest Question
Do you guys think a coach who has a future in Chicago would be playing the youngsters more instead of this vainglorious and brutal "playoff push"?

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 10:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Not sure
it's hard to tell how much is the playoff push and how much is TT and how much of it is (lack of) coaching.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 10:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Zing
I like that one

by Seth on Feb 6, 2008 10:53 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

No excuse
for Noah not dunking that

by Seth on Feb 6, 2008 10:52 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Is the Griffin/Duhon pairing the slowest guard
tandem to take the court since approximately 1973?
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 10:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I was going to ask how TT did
and whether he hurt his foot again in the first half.  Then I looked at the box score, saw a bunch of zero's and a -12.  At least he's back in.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 10:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Holy shit, put Thomas in
"Glen Davis??? wow!! We had Glen Davis, his name is Michael Sweetney" - tyrus4prez

by NittanyBull on Feb 6, 2008 10:58 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Poor Veektor
at least the team voted unanimously to upgrade his trip back to first class
Ok now go ahead and roll

by Stacey Kings Emmy on Feb 6, 2008 11:00 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Poor Veektor? Really?
I pity the guys still on this team.  

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 11:02 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

why
you don't think they are the reason the team is 10 game under .500?
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 11:03 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hate the sin
not the sinners.  Look at them.  They may have sucked ass, but this is one miserable team.

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 11:05 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Gordon, Deng, Hinrich Out
My favorite excuse thus far

by Seth on Feb 6, 2008 11:08 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OMFG
This might be the only arena in the NBA that doesn't play that song "Jump Around"

by Seth on Feb 6, 2008 11:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

OH no!!!
Kerr!!On Thomas' jumper!
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 11:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

really, he said that?
uh oh, that's got all kinds of bad implications.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 11:04 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's like
"OH NO!"TT puts the jumper and Kerr"Oh YES!"
That was funny.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!
Hearing Red Kerr scream "NO!" when TT shot that was priceless.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 6, 2008 11:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Wow
these Blazers really are just like the Bulls, they can't close anybody out either.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 11:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

can't close anybody out
Yeah....
That's just why they went 13-2 in December...oh...and with those 13 wins being all in a row.

TBYT.

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 6, 2008 11:15 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Wrong again
the Bulls aren't anybody.
And the Blazers DID close them out.....AGAIN.
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 6, 2008 11:32 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Kerr's aboriginal scream on Tyrus'
jumper is (unintentionally) emblematic of the organization's treatment of the kid.

Yeah, very supportive environment.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 11:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The shot looked good to me
Why are they so scared of this kid?  Thomas will be a beast.

by Mortimer on Feb 6, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

not neccessarily agreeing
But the team did reach the consensus very early that a mid-range jump shot is off limits

by Seth on Feb 6, 2008 11:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Bulls!
Win this one,please!
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 11:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

TT's free throw stroke appears to
be improving over the last two months.

I'll have to see if the stats bear that out.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 11:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Tyrus
+++ Minutes

by Seth on Feb 6, 2008 11:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

With all the smack Matt talks about noc
the way every announcer love him, you'd think his trade value would be through the roof

by Seth on Feb 6, 2008 11:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

BLAKE
THE PENETRATOR!

by Mortimer on Feb 6, 2008 11:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hee hee
Wrong thread, that was meant for my homer friends in Blazer land.

And was meant ironicly.

by Mortimer on Feb 6, 2008 11:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

um
keyboard slip?

by Seth on Feb 6, 2008 11:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

With that narrow head of his
he would make a pretty good weapon if you threw him.

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 11:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Big D...
making fun of Hansbrough's 28 and 18 tonight against Duke?  He's also leading the ACC in both scoring and rebounding.  He'd be the best player on the Bulls right now.  Easily.
"No, no. Stop talking to me. Someone might notice," Paxson squeaked.

by alec on Feb 6, 2008 11:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Alec, turn in your basketball fan card
at the front desk.

Or at least keep it in the draft thread if you're going to glorify Tyler Hansborough. Holy crap.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Feb 7, 2008 12:18 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Good block by TT.
He has played fairly well in his second stint.

Ticky tack call.

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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 11:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 11:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I actually see a pattern there
don't know if it's just me but I for a few times now I noticed Tyrus accumulating quick fouls and making stupid decisions the first time he enters the game and then play really well the second time!

by Alcoolivoro on Feb 6, 2008 11:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

except all he could do was shoot
3's and free throws.  And he's not 6'9"
"No, no. Stop talking to me. Someone might notice," Paxson squeaked.

by alec on Feb 6, 2008 11:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

sorry, I missed you up there BigD
"No, no. Stop talking to me. Someone might notice," Paxson squeaked.

by alec on Feb 6, 2008 11:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hansbrough's not 6-9 either
He's closer to 6-7.  Seriously, the guy's an awesome college player, but he's a late-first round pick at best.

by Big D on Feb 6, 2008 11:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

He's listed this year in some places
at 6'9", but I agree he's closer to 6'7"

He'll be late lottery, not bottom first round

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

by alec on Feb 6, 2008 11:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

LaMarcus my ass
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 11:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh jeeze, I can't believe I didn't watch this game
"Glen Davis??? wow!! We had Glen Davis, his name is Michael Sweetney" - tyrus4prez

by NittanyBull on Feb 6, 2008 11:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

no BG
let's see who takes the wild shot now

by Option27 on Feb 6, 2008 11:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Keeping it in the Ben family
I like that.  Continuity is good - Pax and Skiles said so.
Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 11:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

If we win this one
being shorthanded it could be "turning corner" thing.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 11:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

or it could be the blazers
being tissue paper soft.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 11:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

good to see Thabo shooting a good
percentage, too
"No, no. Stop talking to me. Someone might notice," Paxson squeaked.

by alec on Feb 6, 2008 11:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Oh son of St. Lucifer
"Glen Davis??? wow!! We had Glen Davis, his name is Michael Sweetney" - tyrus4prez

by NittanyBull on Feb 6, 2008 11:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

OMG!
did they just set up a play for Wallace?

by Option27 on Feb 6, 2008 11:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Did Noc just throw that away?!?!
please tell me gamecast lies....

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 11:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

"Good Defense"
according to the blazer announcers

by Seth on Feb 6, 2008 11:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

off a tip off of BW.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 11:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Noc turns the ball over to seal defeat
great.  That's what happens when he's the only option left to close the game.  

by fundamentallysound on Feb 6, 2008 11:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The Bulls cannot execute in late game
situations.

The same patterns repeat over and over.

The result of this game was preordained when Gordon pouted his way to the bench, in any case.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 11:19 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

don't kid yourself
BG can throw it away with the best of them.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 11:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm gonna find Ben Gordon,
ask for his autograph, and when he signs it scream "LIAR!"

by Freethefro on Feb 6, 2008 11:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

lol
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 11:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Even under the Skiles regime
The Bulls were bad at end game plays.

by RogersPark Kris on Feb 6, 2008 11:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Gordon's face is injured
He constantly falls on it in these kind of situations.  Maybe he needs to borrow Rip Hamilton's facemask.

by Big D on Feb 6, 2008 11:23 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Time for Noc make three
I'm serious.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 11:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

and Jack traveled on that
he came down.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 11:22 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

thabo driving
getting the quick bucket. Thank you. Maybe that can be a play they fold into the playbook for other late game situations, rather the BG isolation apocalypse that we usually see.

by fundamentallysound on Feb 6, 2008 11:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That took way too long.
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by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 11:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Same old shyte
different day.
Same results as last time these teams played.

Only diffence is the Blazers have 30 Wins, and the Bulls.....(sigh)....

Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 6, 2008 11:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Another "good try" by the Boylan Bums.
Yeah.

Woo.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 11:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

WTF WAS DUHON DOING???????
You can't hold the ball for five out of 8 seconds.

Jesus.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 11:28 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

can't hold the ball for five out of 8 seconds
That's his "join-the-BG / Hinbrick-club" move
Is it spring training yet?

by Bluelou on Feb 6, 2008 11:34 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Duhon dribled for Looooong time
As I said before Noc hit the three.But doesn't matter.
"YES,WE CAN!"-B.OBAMA.

by Azabullsfan on Feb 6, 2008 11:29 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gotta give the guys credit for playing hard
and together.  I thought it was going to be a lot worse.  Still a loss tho.
Goodbye Viktor, and Godspeed.

by bullshooter on Feb 6, 2008 11:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

The only decent things about this game were
the play of Thabo and the play of Tyrus down the stretch.

I am tired of losing.

I am going to start heckling at the UC if this continues.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 11:31 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Take care all,
Good luck the rest of the season.  Now that the Blazers aren't playing you anymore I wish ya the best of luck.  Play the youngsters.

Mortimer

by Mortimer on Feb 6, 2008 11:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Someday, maybe someday, we'll
meet in the Finals again.
LSU 38 OHIO STATE 24 - LSU IS THE NATIONAL CHAMPION AND I AM THE KING OF BOURBON STREET!!

by 1958ChiTown on Feb 6, 2008 11:35 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

The more losses, the better
Hate to say it but it's true

Better draft pick means more enticing trade offers

by Option27 on Feb 6, 2008 11:34 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Moral victory?
I say it took them too long to start looking for 3s at the end.

"Taybo Stephalosa" looks like a keeper though, don't he?

by marionette on Feb 6, 2008 11:37 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Getting so close and losing sucks
But I seriously did not expect 97 points on 50% shooting from the guys available tonight.

Tomorrow could be really ugly with all those minutes played tonight.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Feb 6, 2008 11:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Gordon 43% career, 42.4% this year.
Hinrich 41.3% career, 40.8% this year.

Addition by subtraction?

by marionette on Feb 7, 2008 12:18 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey what ever happened
to that Darrius Miles guy? or whoever he is wasnt he supposed to be really goos AWHILE ago.

by eross226 on Feb 6, 2008 11:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Chris Duhon played 45 minutes tonight?
I guess I can live with that.  I mean, we were injury depleted, and we played what 5 overtimes?  Right?  Right!??  RIGHT!!???  Adrian Griffin the first guy off the bench tonight.  That is impermissable under any circumstances.
Why don't you crack an egg of knowledge all over me, buddy.

by MarketMaker on Feb 6, 2008 11:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

du
Chris Duhon will be playing in Europe next season.  He shot 20% in the previous 3 games and 30% tonight.  From an offense perspective, he is the weakest PG I have seen.  I understand why he got so much burn tonight, but remember that it was not that long ago that BG was benched for Duhon.  Seems like a joke, right?  

With the Viktor buyout, you can kiss any trades adios before the deadline.  This team is a MF joke with a bad coach and impotent GM.  Can someone remind me why I watch this garbage?

by Stay Chisel on Feb 7, 2008 1:09 AM CST up reply actions   0 recs

we could've used Viktor Khryapa tonight ...
tough loss on the road, especially since we were missing our top 4 players.

by Orange Juice on Feb 7, 2008 12:21 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

pax
has some 'splainin to do.

by leeac on Feb 7, 2008 12:28 AM CST reply actions   0 recs

Why did we ever drop Thomas Gardner.
Seriously. He's better than Adrian Griffin, I'll say that much ...

by Prevenge on Feb 7, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

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