Open Game Thread #61: Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 6, 2008 5:24 PM CST in News Comment 177 comments

Even the prospect of booing and laughing at Ben Wallace isn't enough to get me excited about being in attendance tonight.

Game is early, 6pm CST.

Cavs did play last night, so that's something. It was against the Knicks, true, but still something. And despite what my pessimism yesterday may have indicated, I do indeed want the Bulls to win games the rest of the way...so I note that fact as a good thing.

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I hope

they win too. :-)

by sue369 on Mar 6, 2008 5:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

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Above the comment threads are hilarious. Maybe this time they learn to not leave Joe Smith open for those jumpers, you know, he used to make for the Bulls about 3 weeks ago.

Dickey Simpkins>Ben Wallace

by Ozzie Montana on Mar 6, 2008 5:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I don't mind

losing Larry Hughes next year.

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 5:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Ooh, what will Charles and Co.

have to say about the suspension? This is so exciting! (NOT)

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 5:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

If they ever stop talking about Lebron

and the Lebrons, maybe we'll find out.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 6:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This is my first game with DVR capabilities

so I'm really hoping for a great game and a lot of great Bulls' plays to rewatch!

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 6:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

just remember

to set the DVR to record a bit longer than the 2 1/2 hours.

by KT on Mar 6, 2008 6:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm not optimistic

Without TT, o his going to slow donw Lebron???

by bull83 on Mar 6, 2008 6:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Thank heaven for Chuck to

take my mind off how much I hate Red Kerr

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 6:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Oh, gag!

How idiotic to say that the entire city is there to see Lebron James.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 6:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Gooden's beard is hideous

by paxson43 on Mar 6, 2008 6:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

almost as bad

as the minutes he takes from tyrus

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 6:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The Chickadees that live in it don't think so.

by BiNgO on Mar 6, 2008 6:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

hahaha

Remember when Peter had them in there on Family Guy. At least that was funny.

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 6:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Lebron is just schooling Luol

by BiNgO on Mar 6, 2008 6:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Luol looks like shit.

Boylan shoulda suspended his ass for TT's antics.
At least TT can score.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Mar 6, 2008 6:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Noah looks great tonight!

Probably means he'll get yanked any moment for the rest of the half

by Option27 on Mar 6, 2008 6:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

what was that about Deng

and not being able to finish?

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 6:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Luol looks terrified

I hate how he's totally psyched out. Too much pump faking, Luol!

by paxson43 on Mar 6, 2008 6:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Amazing how Luol Deng's....

... achilles looks fine when matched up against Wally. But he looks so plain against LeBron...again. But it's early so we'll see how that match up goes.

Hopefully we can pull this game off though. As far as Deng goes though I have always asserted that against inferior defenders he has his way, but struggles mightily against more athletic players unless he happens to get some junk put-backs around the basket. And in case anyone is wondering why i'm so tough on Deng, it's because he HAS to be such an important player for us if we are going to be any good. He's gotta get physically and mentally tougher.

by lexdiamonds0730 on Mar 6, 2008 6:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

gooden looks good so far

who are they going to bring off of the bench to rest him? Gray?

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 6:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

prolly be playing deng at the 4 a little

with 3 gaurds or noce in there too

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 6:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

typical stupid noce

not even trying to contest that shot

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 6:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Noah with 9 or 10 rebs already....

Where is Big Ben?....... The walking dead.... The corpse?

by BiNgO on Mar 6, 2008 6:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow. Way to let him get it

off in rhythm on that 30 footer. (Noc)

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 6:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I thought Sager's report on Ty was pretty fair

by paxson43 on Mar 6, 2008 6:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

ok i think noah got his breath back jim

god boylan sucks

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 6:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Gray is playing well, but I do agree that

Boylan has a tendency to pull guys when they are hot. Bulls need a new coaching staff, not a bunch of cheerleaders. They already have the Luvabulls.

by BiNgO on Mar 6, 2008 6:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah i totally agree

noah could come back in at the 4 though at least for a little while seeing as how we are thin there tonite

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 6:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I swear Aaron Gray just....

..made the slowest move in the history of the game of basketball...LOL.

by lexdiamonds0730 on Mar 6, 2008 6:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

This lineup is really stupid.

by jpx7 on Mar 6, 2008 6:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not as stupid as a lineup including Ben Worthess

by BiNgO on Mar 6, 2008 6:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I swear

Noah was dominating this game.

Why the fuck is he not back in yet?!

by Option27 on Mar 6, 2008 6:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

he'll be back after this TO

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Mar 6, 2008 7:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What did I say?

:-)

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Mar 6, 2008 7:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

this team doesn't seem to have

any energy right now. Everybody seems tired.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 7:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

how are the bulls in this game

nobody has made a shot yet.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 7:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

don't worry

with any luck we'll only be down 15 at the half

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 7:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

does hughes only give up the ball on a break

when he is not gaurded?

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 7:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Free Throws Attempted.

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 7:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Just so everyone knows

I can make that fade away three, too. I'm not that impressed.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 7:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I swear listening to them drool all over Lebron

is the worst part of watching these games.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 7:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Agreed.

F Chuck and Dooogie

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Mar 6, 2008 7:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

james...

there is no one on our team that can stop him....there is nobody period as of late

by bullzfan148 on Mar 6, 2008 7:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

They get down by two

and as soon as they do, Coach goes small w/ Hughes on LBJ! Incredible, predictable and EL STUPIDO!

For the Lu haters: how do you like Noc or Hughes on LBJ???

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 7:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I'm pissed about Lebron's 3 point shooting lately

He's going to be even more unstoppable in NBA 2k9.

by rexisourqb on Mar 6, 2008 7:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Just wanted to point out...

...Gray is tied for the team high in points with 2 minutes left....after only playing 7....yikes.

by PittFan on Mar 6, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

....and just in time...

....he's coming back for more...

by PittFan on Mar 6, 2008 7:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah but i really don't understand him

coming in for the rest of the quarter when noah is playing well

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I forgot how ugly Delonte West is

what a goofy lookin' turd

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Mar 6, 2008 7:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Noah would have a double double already

if the refs had not blown the call.

by BiNgO on Mar 6, 2008 7:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i understand him screaming after that shot

but he has screamed in ecstasy everytime lebron hits a shot

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 7:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I am getting SO SICK

of the Lebron worship here...
Ugh.

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Mar 6, 2008 7:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I never get to see Bulls games...

...but do they ever play Gray at the 5 and Noah at the 4 at the same time?

by PittFan on Mar 6, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Take away Lebron's 10-15 shooting

and the rest of the Cavs are shooting just as badly as the Bulls. Not that this helps or anything, but its kind of interesting.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like what the rest...

...of the NBA was saying for the years Jordan was a Bull. Bottom line is that 10-15 FG shooting counts toward the cleveland total. It'd be nice if we have a guy with the balls to try to match his output. Not that they could match him, but we obviously don't.

by lexdiamonds0730 on Mar 6, 2008 7:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I really don't

like watching Hughes play. I do however like watching Noah play.

by sue369 on Mar 6, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hughes is just another selfish jerk

a Ben Wallace that can score....sometimes...

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Mar 6, 2008 7:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's a good thing we rebound

well, or we'd be down by 20. Good thing they have LeBron, or they'd by down by even more.

He's a great passer, but why not try forcing him to give up the ball? LBJ is not a guy you can guard straight up with one man. Traps and doubles; let the team beat you.

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 7:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

yeah i would rather see jones hitting 3's on us

then this bastard what's his name calling the game scream in orgasm every time james makes a jumper

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 7:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

what is

his name?

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 7:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

kevin harlan

and if you think this is bad wait til he gets revved up for march madness. RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES! AND DAVIDSON TAKES A 5-4 LEAD!

by Mike C on Mar 6, 2008 7:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey!

Kevin Harlan is good.

by KT on Mar 6, 2008 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah he is

i was just getting annoyed

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I have to 'fess up

that I've met Kevin's dad, Bob Harlan, and I have no objectivity on this issue at all.

by KT on Mar 6, 2008 9:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Objectivity is highly overrated anyway.

How's the condo?

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 9:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Nearly, truley, all mine!

Home inspection on Monday, finalizing the loan Tuesday as long as the inspection on my place went well today.

I now have to pack and move in 6 weeks.

by KT on Mar 6, 2008 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The joys of moving!

Congrats! (assuming all goes well) - new homes are always so exciting. ;)

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Congratulations KT.

Hope it all goes well for you.

by sue369 on Mar 7, 2008 10:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Or smile

and wink into the camera as he runs down the floor. GAG!!!

by sue369 on Mar 6, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

but he is fun to watch when he is not schooling us

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Both of which are incredibly annoying,

but not quite as bad as the annoying chalk clap of destiny, imo.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

that too.

by sue369 on Mar 6, 2008 7:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Stolen from Kevin Garnett, BTW.

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Stolen from MJ, right??

Wasn't MJ the original chalk-clapper guy? He used to do it right in Red Kerr's face before every tip-off.

by BullsFanInSeattle on Mar 6, 2008 8:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

You may be right!

I wasn't aware that he did it ritually, but someone on here should be able to refresh my feeble memory?

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i am so bored

here look under the trivia on this page to read about the ritual

mmmm...ginko biloba

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Kerr

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 10:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

And it sure makes more sense

for LeBron to steal from MJ than Garnett. Damn, I can't believe I forgot that! The ravages of time.

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 9:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Kevin Harlan (sp?)

He's Marv Albert-lite. I get fooled every time he does the intro, but not once he calls the game.

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Make, not let, is what I meant.

(Subconscious pessimism exposure?)

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 7:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'd agree with you

but I don't think BaB nation could handle a double-double from Ben Wallace, which is what would happen. I'd rather get beat by LBJ. It's a hell of a lot more beautiful to watch.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 7:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Boylan said if you don't play good

you sit.

What the hell good did Hughes do in the first half going 0-5?

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Mar 6, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

They should play the big ben chime

everytime wall-ass gets a foul or misses a shot...

now THAT would be funny!

Spring training....FINALLY!!

by Bluelou on Mar 6, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

with all that rest gray gave noah in the first hal

i really hope boylan stretches him out some for the remainder of the game because he is having a nice game (noah that is)

maybe with boylan's scapegoat suspended tonite he can actually act like a coach and try noah at the 4 and gray at the five for some extended minutes

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 7:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

With the poor shooting...

....those two could just camp out and pull down the bricks for easy put backs all night...imagine that, TWO guys getting boards and layups....

by PittFan on Mar 6, 2008 7:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

bulls best offensive play tonight

is throw it off of the front of the rim to Noah.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

hilarious

swear to god that is exactly what boylan draws up in every huddle

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

It's funny

because it's true. Noah is demonstrating how trading Wallace and giving Noah his minutes is a net positive.

by rexisourqb on Mar 6, 2008 7:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So I guess at half Boylan said

Kirk, your shooting for crap tonight - how about you contribute by bashing Lebron in the elbow with your head.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

defensive play of the game so far

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 7:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

"LeBron has not made a shot

since his elbow was hit BY THE HEAD OF KIRK HINRICH"! LOL!

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Best game of the year for Noah

by chgobr on Mar 6, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i hate wally

he's like an evil Noc.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 7:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

my worst nightmare

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

ok Matt

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

this game...

... is the example why noah needs to play more minutes... if omly TT could have those minutes too

by bull83 on Mar 6, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

yup

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They were actually throwing a second

man at LBJ, and it was working. But these last two possessions, he's used picks they set. You can't hit every 3.

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Meant LeBron was settling for

missing threes, for a while there.

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 8:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm saving this game as the official

NOAH break out game and better yet ... against Wallace.

I'm greedy

I want 30 rebounds!

by Option27 on Mar 6, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

if BG can heat up

the bulls have a good chance to get this one.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm...

Maybe the Bulls have a shot against the LeBrons' tonight

by RogersPark Kris on Mar 6, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm is exactly how I feel

Until the buzzer rings and we have more points than Cleveland will I believe.

by chgobr on Mar 6, 2008 8:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

It's a Deng juumpshot sighting.

by rexisourqb on Mar 6, 2008 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Of course he's having a good game.

Ben Gordon is having jus as good if not a better game.

That's what Deng does though when we are either winning or losing by a large margin. Whenever the game is in doubt, he disappears.

by lexdiamonds0730 on Mar 6, 2008 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Inside the Mind of Boylan

You know. We got the lead, we're playing well. Noah is playing good, Gray has been solid. You know, its time to try that totally defenseless frontline of Gooden and Nocioni. Perfect.

by danger mouse on Mar 6, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

inside the mind of boylan

is nothing but a dog licking itself

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Boylan works his magic

And by magic I mean leaving a big coaching turd on the court

by RogersPark Kris on Mar 6, 2008 8:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yea, I freaked a little

when he went w/ Gooden the last :30 of the 3rd, when Noah got his 4th foul. Will we see Noah in the 4th????? At All??????

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Only if someone on the floor plays well

Then Boylan will remember to sub Noah in for that person.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 8:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Inside the mind of Boylan

I bet Lebron's is going to go to the basket every play in the 4th. Gooden and Noce are known for their ability to protect the rim.

by danger mouse on Mar 6, 2008 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

and putting a big ribbon

on it for lebron

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Noc is exactly the kind of player

to take a forehead to Lebron's elbow.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

haha!

Noce is going to kill Lebron's elbow with his face.

by danger mouse on Mar 6, 2008 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

WHAT is Wally Alphabets

grimacing about that call for? He totally popped Deng!

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I see that Jimmy got a tech?

what'd he do?

At least if we make the playoffs at the 8th seed, Tyrus can get back at Posey for breaking his nose...

by AGBallinisaHabit on Mar 6, 2008 8:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

they called a bs offensive goaltending on noah

and he must have said something

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Who thinks the bulls have even a 50% chance....

....of winning this game, right now?

by PittFan on Mar 6, 2008 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

who thinks the bulls have even won 50%

of their games they have had this kind of lead at this point

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I hate boylan

if we lose this game, the fault is going to be his... AGAIN WE NEED NOAH!!!

by bull83 on Mar 6, 2008 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

No doubt.... It seems that they lose their way

Noah steps off the floor

by BiNgO on Mar 6, 2008 8:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Come on, guys -

don't waste one of the few good 3rds you've played all season!

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Deng is playing well...

... maybe boylan puts him on the bench

by bull83 on Mar 6, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

To me, that's the story of the night

After a month and a half where Luol played as badly as I've seen him play, he's put together two stellar games: first 21-9-5, then 23-8-4. He even played decent defense against Rudy Gay and Lebron.

A near-all-star Luol for the rest of the season changes everything (almost).

by YaoPau on Mar 6, 2008 10:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow Noah!

Noah has 19 rebounds in 29 minutes. Inspired play tonight. I don't know if it was Wallace, Thomas or his Wheaties, but he is playing awesome.

by danger mouse on Mar 6, 2008 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He is showing why he is the preferred flavor over

Ben Worthless

by BiNgO on Mar 6, 2008 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Mmmmm

Tastes like corpse!

Drew Gooden beard meter - 6 (Old Amish Carpenter)

by cubbybear on Mar 6, 2008 11:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

part of it has to be

the confidence from know that boylan can't jag around with his minutes as much with TT out

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

he doesn't have to worry

about TT stealing his minutes :-p

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 8:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Love seeing Ben take that all the way in,

and love seeing Joakim running the floor behind him. If Boylan will just leave him in, Joakim should be well past 20 rebounds tonight.

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 8:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Who cares? Time for Gray, I say.

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, well Joakim's on my fantasy team...

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Understood.

And good luck!

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 9:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

wow that was a great pass by Kirk

perfectly off the bottom of the back board to Noah. Gotta be ready for that Joakim...

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Maybe...

... that's because BG wants to do evrything. And our guards start to shot the ball from everywere and they d'ont pass the ball to deng in the ideal conditions

by bull83 on Mar 6, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

This is definitely fun!!

by chgobr on Mar 6, 2008 8:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

one of the best games of the year

despite boylan's nonsense

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Second half is certainly a keeper!

So will Charles say something nice about the Bulls, or is this going to be all about what Cleveland didn't do... (yeah, we all know the answer!)

Maybe I'll take up hockey.

by wjb1492 on Mar 6, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree

by bull83 on Mar 6, 2008 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

drew gooden is at the exact line doug collin's

talked about earlier
30 plus minutes 12 points 8 boards

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i still don't really care for him however

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm just glad

that it looks like we got the old Luol Deng back.

by RogersPark Kris on Mar 6, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

how awful of a person is boylan

subbing gray for noah out of the TO and not letting him come out to an ovation at home after the best game of his career

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Boylan is an idiot.

He doesn't know how to show the players appreciation. He is probably over there thinking Gray is a better match-up for Perkins tomorrow.

by danger mouse on Mar 6, 2008 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

maybe

gray will start tomorrow lol

At least if we make the playoffs at the 8th seed, Tyrus can get back at Posey for breaking his nose...

by AGBallinisaHabit on Mar 6, 2008 8:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i am still really upset

why in the world would he do that at home, show that you care about your guys just one time, what a complete disaster he is

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That woulda been nice....

Tyrus' suit looks good on him. Personally, I'm too fair-complected for gold sharkskin... ;=)

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 8:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

anyone hear that gag worthy

praise of "jimmy" boylan from the announcer? made me gag, just a little.

At least if we make the playoffs at the 8th seed, Tyrus can get back at Posey for breaking his nose...

by AGBallinisaHabit on Mar 6, 2008 8:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hope the bulls can keep this big margin

so Hollinger can feel better about them.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 8:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

BIG MACS

At least if we make the playoffs at the 8th seed, Tyrus can get back at Posey for breaking his nose...

by AGBallinisaHabit on Mar 6, 2008 8:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

so delicious

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That was play of the game.

Shot clock :05. Inbounds to Noah (!) at 20 ft. No one to pass to, so he drives left all the way to the hole. Cavs mystified! Score board: 100 points!

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 8:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

great win

this is the first time i've chatted with you guys during a game and i had fun, thanks!!!

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

good win for a change....

....love Noah

by bullsfaninbigapple on Mar 6, 2008 8:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Boylan

Keep Noah in he could have had 30 boards

by armstrong2389 on Mar 6, 2008 8:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Hey

we won two games on a row... that must be a record this season for us... :D

by bull83 on Mar 6, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

You are correct, sir!

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 9:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Sweeeet team win!!!

The defense in the last quarter was awesome.

by sue369 on Mar 6, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Can we get the third?

by bull83 on Mar 6, 2008 8:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

is grandpa sam gonna play against us?

by ihatenoce on Mar 6, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Let's not get carried away here.

A win is a win and we'll take any we can get. But Cleveland was on the second night of a back to back and we shot the lights out. Our problem has always been that we can't shoot the ball that consistently. Let's see how we do on the second night of our back to back. Let's see this level of play sustained. Lest we all forget, this current Bulls team's longest winning streak of the year is TWO!!! That is absolutely deplorable. But like I said, a win is a win and we'll take it.

Funny thing is, it seems LeBron had a bad overall game but still finished with 37 pts and if he had the juice he may very well have been able to bring them back early in the 4th...LOL.

by lexdiamonds0730 on Mar 6, 2008 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And can we give it up for Joakim Noah!!!

20 rebounds...WOW!!! Great game young fella. See what happens when Boylan lets a young guy just go out and play. Maybe when Tyrus Thomas gets back Boylan will let him do the same.

It all kinda makes you wonder why Skiles would never play the young guys. Hell, in all honesty they are better than the veteran bunch Skiles ran out there every night...or at least as good.

by lexdiamonds0730 on Mar 6, 2008 9:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

How

in heck did they manage this win? With Hughes and Gooden sitting, no less????

:=D

by marionette on Mar 6, 2008 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

the bulls got this win with def and rebounding

they shot less than 35% in the first half and didn't really light it up until the end. Cavs are a good team, no need to pooh-pooh this win. Bull have played a couple of games this week, too.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 9:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

They should call this game

"Return of the Core."

Deng and BG looked reborn.

Too little, too late, but at least the UC was rockin' tonight.

JN was incredible, as well.

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

by 1958ChiTown on Mar 6, 2008 10:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

This game made me angry

The Bulls wasted half the year playing Wallace ahead of Noah! If Noah had played more in the first half of the season, maybe the Bulls wouldn't be scrapping for the last playoff spot in a pathetic conference. Noah would probably be further along too.

by Big D on Mar 6, 2008 10:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Bulls are 5-1 when Noah

grabs 10+. Saw that (on Sports Center?) while at the gym last night, so who knows if it's true, but it seems reasonable. Small sample size, but hard not to think of what could've been.

by marionette on Mar 7, 2008 2:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wallace wouldn't have gotten traded...

If the Bulls didn't play Wallace, he would never have gotten traded because all teams would (rightfully) assume that he was completely done. Wallace was given minutes prior to the deadline to showcase his skills and the Cavs bit. Besides, benching him would have created even more chemistry problems. Playing him was a necessary evil.

by paxson43 on Mar 7, 2008 5:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Much love for Prince Joakim

20 boards against Andy, Wallace, Smith, and James is no tall order. They caught the Cavs tired and made them pay for it, which is what decent teams do. I'm all for picking up quality wins when you give the young guys some run. Now, please destroy the honeymoon of ET Cassell, or at least lose by less than 10.

Dickey Simpkins>Ben Wallace

by Ozzie Montana on Mar 6, 2008 10:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Missed Game

Heard we won. How did The Great White American Pg do?

Kirk Hinrich. The Best White American Point Guard in the NBA.

by piccolomair on Mar 6, 2008 10:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

poor shooting, but good decision making

and the defensive play of the game.

Baby Bulls II?

by bullshooter on Mar 6, 2008 10:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that's STILL not funny

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 6, 2008 11:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Huh

oh...huh?

I really dont mean it to be funny. I do believe that is what kirk hinrich is, at least for now. But if it truly offends someone ill stop using it. Its not a racist joke, but as a fan of his i needed to give him some title, and that was the only one that came up. If it truly is bothering people then ill stop using it though.

Kirk Hinrich. The Best White American Point Guard in the NBA.

by piccolomair on Mar 6, 2008 11:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Bring on those chumps from Boston!

Wait, sorry. Please don't hurt us! KG, your pointy beard of doom.....AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH

Drew Gooden beard meter - 6 (Old Amish Carpenter)

by cubbybear on Mar 6, 2008 11:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Clevland

To stop them is a bit easier. he is the only real threat. With Boston, they have three guys who can really hurt u. In terms of matchup, without thabo or tyrus, we really dont match up well at all. Will Savvy Sam be with boston tomaro?

Kirk Hinrich. The Best White American Point Guard in the NBA.

by piccolomair on Mar 6, 2008 11:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs