Did Billy not challenge that 3 pt foul bc he knew that Siakam would miss the free throws due to Demar's screeching daughter? If so, that was his best coaching decision of the year by far
Nice win! If they beat the Heat and find a way to take the Bucks to 6 games maybe they have a little momentum going into next year. They are only a legit point guard, rim protector and volume three point shooter away from being a 5th seed next year.
Diar avenging the betrayal of her father by screaming the team that traded him into oblivion is the kind of epic heroism that’s typically saved for the movies.
Reading Raptors fans comments, they were hella pissed about the screeching girl, and there's no way the refs should have allowed that all game. But that was over ruled by them just wanting to be done with the season, so ultimately they didn't care cause they realize their team blows. That's where I'm at with the Bulls; please just lose to the Heat and avoid another waxing by the Bucks. Don't give AK room to suggest they were play-in champions and insult the fan base
That brings up a question. Is it the refs' job to stop the screeching or should the stadium security have stopped it?
Regardless, if it had been anyone other than DeMar's daughter, they would have been removed before the first quarter was over. I totally understand the Raptors fans frustration over that.
Definitely agree it's still on them to make their free throws. Not sure what the rules are for fan engagement, but I'm guessing they don't want random screeching to become a thing at these games.
I mean, there's that old guy in Brooklyn that gets out of his seat and hexes the other team when they are shooting free throws. This doesn't seem all that different. Maybe just that it seemed to work?
I like to watch Bulls games. I'm a looongtime fan. I also like to consume the NBA via the Bulls. I realize this isn't a good team. But they aren't uninteresting and could be turned around. I may get shouted down but I don't get the hate watching. When they suck I say so. When they truly suck I stop watching. My hope now, and it may not come to be, is they figure some things out and reshuffle. This isn't a horrible roster it's just got holes. There are players here I hope to root for still after it's fixed. Call me naive. Hopefully AKME won't ultimately be as bad as they seem to be right now. THAT would suck.
I do agree to an extent. The problem is this team's "big 3" is incredibly ineffective together. There's no way around that. I think one of them has to go this summer.
If they can get a good return, I say trade DeMar. He's probably the best player on this team, but he doesn't fit well with anyone else. This team needs to get out and run and that just isn't DeMar's game. Notice how they started their comeback by getting out in transition while DeMar was on the bench last night.
I actually think Vooch and Zach compliment each other pretty well, and I'd be happy to re-sign Vooch at a serious discount compared to his current contract. If they do re-sign Vooch, they need to make it imperative that they put a very solid defense-first power forward next to him to help make up for some of his weaknesses.
Zach kept driving, which was different from his almost but not quite moments of the past. No turnovers in the 4th. Smart decision making down the stretch. My judgement is clouded enough to hope he’s turned a corner with his big moment mentality.
Not trying to rain on the parade because I do agree Zach played great down the stretch last night, but I don't think it's that he's had the wrong mentality in the past. I think he just genuinely lacks the basketball IQ to always make the correct decision when the stakes are high at the end of games.
This game was like when you're in a relationship that you know is doomed, and you break up but for one last night you get together and bang and everything seems awesome. Then you fight again and say "Oh wait I remember why this doesn't work"
Thanks for the hard work, yfbb. This team may suck and these games may ultimately be pointless, but having an active game thread again is fun!
Was there ever a game thread after Coral that even sniffed 250+ posts like tonight?
Couple Bucks playoffs games and the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline did I think ( quasi game thread)
What a game. I was ready to call it a night and go to sleep, never expected Bulls to come back.
Nice to have some activity in the game threads again. And the added bonus of not being flooded with adds is nice.
I went to bed at halftime... Figures
Got to give credit to the Bulls for not folding. Great game.
Zach was terrific and motivated to win. Bulls really need to build around him.
You had me until that last sentence. What happens in the play-in stays in the play-in.
Yeah this play-in really has a way of clouding judgement. One of these crappy teams literally has to win
"Fans of tails rejoice when coin lands heads down'"
I really thought there was no chance in hell they'd win. I do still get a lot of satisfaction about beating the craptors lol
ESPN posted a highlight of Demars daughter on youtube ahahahahha
Did Billy not challenge that 3 pt foul bc he knew that Siakam would miss the free throws due to Demar's screeching daughter? If so, that was his best coaching decision of the year by far
I was curious what the rules were on challenging that, the broadcast certainly didn't help
Can't challenge a continuation ruling, only if a foul was committed. So I think Donovan was trying not to waste a timeout there.
Thanks, makes sense!
Can't believe the Bulls pulled it off without Javonte.
I figured Nick Nurse would be the deciding factor. Never in a million years did I think a screaming little girl would win us the game.
the #trashtors agenda lives!
Nice win! If they beat the Heat and find a way to take the Bucks to 6 games maybe they have a little momentum going into next year. They are only a legit point guard, rim protector and volume three point shooter away from being a 5th seed next year.
Diar avenging the betrayal of her father by screaming the team that traded him into oblivion is the kind of epic heroism that’s typically saved for the movies.
Well said
Reading Raptors fans comments, they were hella pissed about the screeching girl, and there's no way the refs should have allowed that all game. But that was over ruled by them just wanting to be done with the season, so ultimately they didn't care cause they realize their team blows. That's where I'm at with the Bulls; please just lose to the Heat and avoid another waxing by the Bucks. Don't give AK room to suggest they were play-in champions and insult the fan base
That brings up a question. Is it the refs' job to stop the screeching or should the stadium security have stopped it?
Regardless, if it had been anyone other than DeMar's daughter, they would have been removed before the first quarter was over. I totally understand the Raptors fans frustration over that.
Wait, you can't yell during free throws? Am I missing something? Trashtors should grow up and make some free throws.
Definitely agree it's still on them to make their free throws. Not sure what the rules are for fan engagement, but I'm guessing they don't want random screeching to become a thing at these games.
Rob Manfred would make a rule.
Home crowd screams really loud on every free throw. They are sometimes encouraged to do so with free food.
exactly. team scream and yell all the time during free throws. this isn't something new
I mean, there's that old guy in Brooklyn that gets out of his seat and hexes the other team when they are shooting free throws. This doesn't seem all that different. Maybe just that it seemed to work?
Nope. No rule. And once the Raps figured out what was going on, it's their fault they kept falling for it.
I like to watch Bulls games. I'm a looongtime fan. I also like to consume the NBA via the Bulls. I realize this isn't a good team. But they aren't uninteresting and could be turned around. I may get shouted down but I don't get the hate watching. When they suck I say so. When they truly suck I stop watching. My hope now, and it may not come to be, is they figure some things out and reshuffle. This isn't a horrible roster it's just got holes. There are players here I hope to root for still after it's fixed. Call me naive. Hopefully AKME won't ultimately be as bad as they seem to be right now. THAT would suck.
I do agree to an extent. The problem is this team's "big 3" is incredibly ineffective together. There's no way around that. I think one of them has to go this summer.
If they can get a good return, I say trade DeMar. He's probably the best player on this team, but he doesn't fit well with anyone else. This team needs to get out and run and that just isn't DeMar's game. Notice how they started their comeback by getting out in transition while DeMar was on the bench last night.
I actually think Vooch and Zach compliment each other pretty well, and I'd be happy to re-sign Vooch at a serious discount compared to his current contract. If they do re-sign Vooch, they need to make it imperative that they put a very solid defense-first power forward next to him to help make up for some of his weaknesses.
Zach kept driving, which was different from his almost but not quite moments of the past. No turnovers in the 4th. Smart decision making down the stretch. My judgement is clouded enough to hope he’s turned a corner with his big moment mentality.
Not trying to rain on the parade because I do agree Zach played great down the stretch last night, but I don't think it's that he's had the wrong mentality in the past. I think he just genuinely lacks the basketball IQ to always make the correct decision when the stakes are high at the end of games.
Maybe the #9/#10 seed assistant to the play-in game was the exact highness of stakes for him.
This game was like when you're in a relationship that you know is doomed, and you break up but for one last night you get together and bang and everything seems awesome. Then you fight again and say "Oh wait I remember why this doesn't work"
Complete with the shrieking.
Too funny (Diar content)!
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