Open Game Thread #71: Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers
How sad is this: last season the Bulls were where the Sixers wanted to be, and this year the Sixers (6pm CST, WCIU) are where the Bulls want to be, and that's the shallow goal of 7th seed in the Eastern Conference. Actually, the Sixers have been winning so much that they're the 6th seed (and a half game out of 5).
I read this from Roland Laird today, a recent Q&A with Sixers management:
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i wish i didnt just read that
by Mike C on Mar 26, 2008 6:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
something tells me
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching Bucks/Hawks
by KT on Mar 26, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
KIRK
by armstrong2389 on Mar 26, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
on the plus side
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
come on
by AGBallinisaHabit on Mar 26, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems like
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the power of Grey Skull!!!
by tyger1147 on Mar 26, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nocioni looks terrible
by Big D on Mar 26, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is so fuckin sad
by Option27 on Mar 26, 2008 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Philadelphia announcers
On another note, I wish my name was Thaddeus. No sarcasm intended, that name is just awesome.
by NittanyBull on Mar 26, 2008 6:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
trying to decide
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well the Bulls tonight (and this season, actually)
by Bluelou on Mar 26, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deng and Gordon with back to back TO's
by Bluelou on Mar 26, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is definitely gonna be one of those games
by Option27 on Mar 26, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
stop it
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can see the division during that timeout
by BiNgO on Mar 26, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
EXCELLENT
....man we suck...
by piccolomair on Mar 26, 2008 6:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll change my sig
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aww u dont like my sig
by piccolomair on Mar 26, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're playing no defense
by Big D on Mar 26, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gray in before TT
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hughes
by bashuck on Mar 26, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ut oh gray's in
by armstrong2389 on Mar 26, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey I have an idea
by danger mouse on Mar 26, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a bullshit call
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy CRAP
by Bluelou on Mar 26, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now come on Bullish....
by lexdiamonds0730 on Mar 26, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus will get his 3 seconds of playing time
by armstrong2389 on Mar 26, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is reggie evans part of the beard bet
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 6:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In the 1st quarter
by danger mouse on Mar 26, 2008 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Playing TT next to Gray
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least he's playng near the rim
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
6ers look like
by alec on Mar 26, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A little early
by Bluelou on Mar 26, 2008 6:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
finally hitting the boards
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 6:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bulls Future Roster?
Eh? - Hinrich, Thomas, Noce
Get Rid of - Hughes
by danger mouse on Mar 26, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's see, a quick check reveals
by alec on Mar 26, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and now even TT is 0
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried to post it after 3 seconds,
by alec on Mar 26, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nobody gets by TT
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice foul, Tyrus!
by alec on Mar 26, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This coaching staff sucks so bad! Watching their
by BiNgO on Mar 26, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what exactly tips you off during the timeouts?
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I might have seen enough for this evening
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the post I made the most this year
by chgobr on Mar 26, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We are in copy and paste mode. Too many
by BiNgO on Mar 26, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No pulse! I think only Thabo and Noah are the
by BiNgO on Mar 26, 2008 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Naw - that's just show
No one.
by Bluelou on Mar 26, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cannot believe what has happened to us this year
by chgobr on Mar 26, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like I also said last week
Fire Boylan.
Trade everyone.
Start over.
by Bluelou on Mar 26, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
link?
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give the ball to Thabo! He is the only guy
by BiNgO on Mar 26, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If we lose, are we officially out of the playoff
I am looking for some silver lining here.
by 1958ChiTown on Mar 26, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In the name of all that is good and holy
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's really kinda funny
by Option27 on Mar 26, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they're laughing their arses off
by Bluelou on Mar 26, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We look like a minor NBDL team.
by chgobr on Mar 26, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thabo is playing
by sue369 on Mar 26, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The media
Boylan might then listen, but right now Boylan thinks Paxson is a chump because Skiles treated Paxson likewise.
Thaddeus Young 12pts, Tyrus Thomas 2pts (only 7 min.)
by exult463 on Mar 26, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Paxson is hoping to do what Boston did
Then Pax trades a lot of young talent for proven players.
But you need a good draft pick to do that so this is what is taking place
by Option27 on Mar 26, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no but here comes BG
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deng is only about a half dozen dunks
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That traveling call
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice observation.... Totally true. Like Varejao
by BiNgO on Mar 26, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phili announcers
Way more annoying than Stacey King even
Never thought someone could be more annoying the King
by Option27 on Mar 26, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
28 - 2 fast break points for the 76 ers
by Bluelou on Mar 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Even in a mgame where Drew Gooden is
Boylan needs to be stoned to death with old bobble heads.
by 1958ChiTown on Mar 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone expected a victory?
by bull83 on Mar 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
of course not
by Bluelou on Mar 26, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great example to young players...
by BiNgO on Mar 26, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
U damn right some of us expected victory!!
No nuts no glory dammit!! We appear to be devoid of them.
by lexdiamonds0730 on Mar 26, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hinrich seems to be getting into the paint
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know it's not the only excuse
They've done nothing but call some ticky tack bullshit on us.
And now they just gave Hinrich mega-continuation.
These refs suck
by Ed on Mar 26, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they've checked out too
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Deng sucks the big one AGAIN
UGH!
by Bluelou on Mar 26, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to bring back old memories
"huh, whered it go?"
god, horrid handles that man has.
by piccolomair on Mar 26, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
Deng is showing over and over that he is who we thought he is...
a mediocre player who should be supporting a star, stud player.
by Bluelou on Mar 26, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Bullish...
by lexdiamonds0730 on Mar 26, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
glad I could help
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now I must say however that....
by lexdiamonds0730 on Mar 26, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I concur
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hold on there, podner...
by alec on Mar 26, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hughes blows
by Big D on Mar 26, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
With Boylan in comand?
I HATE BOYLAN... AND HUGHES!!!
by bull83 on Mar 26, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
by BiNgO on Mar 26, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what an UGLY night
by Bluelou on Mar 26, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You can watch the 2 guys that Pax missed getting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99rOzMVtcx4
by BiNgO on Mar 26, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really don't
Kirk had a better shooting second half, sadly it was not enough.
by sue369 on Mar 26, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh WOW
Chris Paul is the real deal, man.
by NittanyBull on Mar 26, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey
by piccolomair on Mar 26, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I watched the end of the Cav- NO game
by chgobr on Mar 26, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you lexi...
by bull83 on Mar 26, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Has anybody noticed
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Boylan did allow one thing to happen
by exult463 on Mar 26, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sam Smith's last mailbag is up
And I got a question in! What an honor.
Well, the Cavs have spent almost two seasons trying to trade him. They made the investment to help persuade LeBron to reup, though he did for only three years. It's why they had to overpay. Hughes came thinking he'd be a tandem with James, but there is no such thing. As a result, I think it's going to be virtually impossible to deal Hughes, and if you have to pay Gordon and then I'd assume Deng, that's your team, and I think Bulls management has seen enough of this group together. The Bulls didn't necessarily want Hughes, but it was the cost of getting rid of Ben Wallace and I do think given his age as Hughes gets closer to the end of his contract he will have more trade appeal than Wallace, perhaps by next trading deadline in February 2009.
by Big D on Mar 26, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Funny
by piccolomair on Mar 26, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
larry hughes fucking blows ...
A. stop shooting contested jumpers or no PT for you. actually, just stop shooting period because you suck at shooting, as indicated by your sub 40% shooting percentage.
B. stop gambling on defense for steals, you fucking stat whore. man up and stop cheating off your man because what you're doing isn't help defense, it's
C. better start to give a shit about winning you rich selfish prick, or i'm going to find some way to void your idiotic, colossal waste of a contract you overpaid piece of shit.
then larry hughes needs to get benched, or get cut. he is useless if he isn't using his size to play real defense or his quickness to attack the basket.
by Orange Juice on Mar 26, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's his last one
He said Deng will be a Bull (he'll get over whatever is upsetting him), and that the coaches do work with the players, so he doesn't know where the whoe coaches won't work with them comes from.
by KT on Mar 26, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's only gone if he wants big money.
If I were him I'd sign a two year deal for whatever the bulls would go up to and then bust my ass being a more rounded player and set myself up as a consolation prize for all those teams with cap room who miss out on LBJ/Wade/Melo. He'll be 27 then and could easily get a 4 year deal for bigger money. But he isn't getting that this year.
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second night in a row I've had to miss the game
I guess Drew (Dwight!) used up all his "hotness" last night? That would be shooting hotness - I'm more into scruffy than mountain man ;)
by wjb1492 on Mar 26, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's now undoubtedly earned
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 26, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think tonight was a lack of focus
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tyrus goes negative
Player Minutes (+-)
Hughes 241:16 -28
Deng 289:21 -33
Noah 197:27 -31
Gooden 285:58 -20
Gordon 232:11 -54
Nocioni 111:59 -17
Nichols 7:47 +5
Gray 51:23 +8
Thabo 168:11 0
Kirk 230:10 0
THOMAS 115:24 +26
Duhon 3:25 +3
So the way I see it, if we stick with the guard tandem of Kirk and Thabo we may luck out and wind up in a tie.
by Tyrusmancrush on Mar 26, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TT did a good job tonight
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i used to watch
we don't even look like we care... thabo and maybe joakim are the only ones who look like they are paying any attention.
by Jaina on Mar 26, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how can you tell that
by bullshooter on Mar 26, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i lied
maybe gray does care too, but i have never seen a group so uninterested as the team i was watching play tonight. they were throwing it away everywhere and seemed like they couldn't hang onto the ball.
by Jaina on Mar 26, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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