2011 Chicago Bulls Playoff Thread (5/26 7:30pm CST - TNT)

[DivineBovine]

Go Cubs.

[Magnetic Curses]

he's too small. he needs help

[illiniguy]

Go Cubs.

You didn't like this season for the Bulls, you really don't wanna get hooked to this train.

[javy knows my name]

God bless you rational Bulls fans.

 

That was an unbelievable series, granted a really tough loss. If you don't think the Bulls will come back better and more focused next year, and that Thibs won't learn from his many mistakes, I pity you. That was an unbelievable learning experience for a young, over-achieving team and they WILL compete at an extremely high level for a long time.

 

Really impressed with the Bulls in these playoffs.

Gonna be a tough hurdle to get over though. The Heat are scary and should get better when they can add mid level guys.

 

The Heat are certainly scary going forward. Are they as scary as an improved, more poised Rose with a better supporting cast? I don't know.

[Wilson A2000]

and i live in wisconsin.

 

 

AHAHAHAHAHA!

[illiniguy]

God bless you rational Bulls fans.

 

That was an unbelievable series, granted a really tough loss. If you don't think the Bulls will come back better and more focused next year, and that Thibs won't learn from his many mistakes, I pity you. That was an unbelievable learning experience for a young, over-achieving team and they WILL compete at an extremely high level for a long time.

 

Really impressed with the Bulls in these playoffs.

Gonna be a tough hurdle to get over though. The Heat are scary and should get better when they can add mid level guys.

 

The Heat are certainly scary going forward. Are they as scary as an improved, more poised Rose with a better supporting cast? I don't know.

Unlike you guys I'm not as sold on Rose improving a lot going forward. I just don't see a lot of room to get better.

[DivineBovine]

Go Cubs.

You didn't like this season for the Bulls, you really don't wanna get hooked to this train.

 

 

 

Are you saying they're getting to the NLCS? Awesome!

[imb]

God bless you rational Bulls fans.

 

That was an unbelievable series, granted a really tough loss. If you don't think the Bulls will come back better and more focused next year, and that Thibs won't learn from his many mistakes, I pity you. That was an unbelievable learning experience for a young, over-achieving team and they WILL compete at an extremely high level for a long time.

 

Really impressed with the Bulls in these playoffs.

Gonna be a tough hurdle to get over though. The Heat are scary and should get better when they can add mid level guys.

 

The Heat are certainly scary going forward. Are they as scary as an improved, more poised Rose with a better supporting cast? I don't know.

Unlike you guys I'm not as sold on Rose improving a lot going forward. I just don't see a lot of room to get better.

 

Jason Kidd is a 40% 3-point shooter. Anything can happen.

[DivineBovine]

God bless you rational Bulls fans.

 

That was an unbelievable series, granted a really tough loss. If you don't think the Bulls will come back better and more focused next year, and that Thibs won't learn from his many mistakes, I pity you. That was an unbelievable learning experience for a young, over-achieving team and they WILL compete at an extremely high level for a long time.

 

Really impressed with the Bulls in these playoffs.

Gonna be a tough hurdle to get over though. The Heat are scary and should get better when they can add mid level guys.

 

The Heat are certainly scary going forward. Are they as scary as an improved, more poised Rose with a better supporting cast? I don't know.

Unlike you guys I'm not as sold on Rose improving a lot going forward. I just don't see a lot of room to get better.

 

 

Well, how about playing like he did in the regular season in the playoffs? That'll be a nice start.

[Flames24Rulz]

Go Cubs.

 

No thanks.

 

So what do we have to look forward to after the NBA Draft? College football?

[Magnetic Curses]

oh yeah, the bulls didn't lose more than 2 games in a row all year. the 2003 cubs didn't lose more than 2 games in a row all year.

[Wilson A2000]

Barkley said that Rose has to get his teammates more involved. Get their guy to double you in the paint so they can be more open and take high percentage shots. Rose drives through two guys faster than anyone but Iverson, but he is always looking to score. The thing I think he needs to work on is finding the guy who is open after that. He always looks to score. Sometimes that is a good thing, but becoming a better distributer is something I want to see.

[DivineBovine]

Go Cubs.

 

No thanks.

 

So what do we have to look forward to after the NBA Draft? College football?

 

Go Bears then? Come on Peppers. Another concussion for Rodgers.

[WrigleyField 22]

God bless you rational Bulls fans.

 

That was an unbelievable series, granted a really tough loss. If you don't think the Bulls will come back better and more focused next year, and that Thibs won't learn from his many mistakes, I pity you. That was an unbelievable learning experience for a young, over-achieving team and they WILL compete at an extremely high level for a long time.

 

Really impressed with the Bulls in these playoffs.

Gonna be a tough hurdle to get over though. The Heat are scary and should get better when they can add mid level guys.

 

The Heat are certainly scary going forward. Are they as scary as an improved, more poised Rose with a better supporting cast? I don't know.

Unlike you guys I'm not as sold on Rose improving a lot going forward. I just don't see a lot of room to get better.

He has room for improvement. You won't see another dramatic increase like he had this past year, but he will mature and refine his skills. He'll get more consistent with his shot too and can get a lot more efficient.

 

Basically he has plenty of room and ability to improve the little things, but yes this is basically his game. Those little things can really add up though.

[Wilson A2000]

Looking at the replays, Rose's turnovers were just so unacceptable. But I am confident he will learn from them.

[Irrelevant Dude]

oh yeah, the bulls didn't lose more than 2 games in a row all year.

Have the 2011 Cubs won more than 2 in a row yet?

[Mike Aller]

yeah, seeing the dwade replay again, he got hit twice on the elbow.

[Wilson A2000]

yeah, seeing the dwade replay again, he got hit twice on the elbow.

 

After throwing himself into Rose. I thought the officiating was even, but it was a bad call there.

[Brian]

It's times like this I take a deep breath and remember my childhood was freaking awesome for following sports.

 

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_N0qDKRsrWVo/TBBZdDFwN6I/AAAAAAAAHPg/jR-_eborV1c/s1600/Bulls.jpg

[Mike Aller]

yeah, seeing the dwade replay again, he got hit twice on the elbow.

 

After throwing himself into Rose. I thought the officiating was even, but it was a bad call there.

the foul wasn't called on the body contact. he threw his legs into rose, yes, but watch it in slow motion. even afterward, wade was pointing to his elbow (grain of salt, i know)

[illiniguy]

God bless you rational Bulls fans.

 

That was an unbelievable series, granted a really tough loss. If you don't think the Bulls will come back better and more focused next year, and that Thibs won't learn from his many mistakes, I pity you. That was an unbelievable learning experience for a young, over-achieving team and they WILL compete at an extremely high level for a long time.

 

Really impressed with the Bulls in these playoffs.

Gonna be a tough hurdle to get over though. The Heat are scary and should get better when they can add mid level guys.

 

The Heat are certainly scary going forward. Are they as scary as an improved, more poised Rose with a better supporting cast? I don't know.

Unlike you guys I'm not as sold on Rose improving a lot going forward. I just don't see a lot of room to get better.

 

Jason Kidd is a 40% 3-point shooter. Anything can happen.

But that came so late in his career. Rose, in my opinion, won't age as well as so much of his skills are based on jumping and speed. There is a chance that we just saw the best year Derrick will ever have.

[Guest]

oh yeah, the bulls didn't lose more than 2 games in a row all year.

Have the 2011 Cubs won more than 2 in a row yet?

 

Nope. Only team in the league without a winning streak of more than two games.

[DivineBovine]

It's times like this I take a deep breath and remember my childhood was freaking awesome for following sports.

 

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_N0qDKRsrWVo/TBBZdDFwN6I/AAAAAAAAHPg/jR-_eborV1c/s1600/Bulls.jpg

 

 

What can I say. Thank you MJ. For being the greatest ever. And making my life as a sports fan not utterly miserable.

[Wilson A2000]

yeah, seeing the dwade replay again, he got hit twice on the elbow.

 

After throwing himself into Rose. I thought the officiating was even, but it was a bad call there.

the foul wasn't called on the body contact. he threw his legs into rose, yes, but watch it in slow motion. even afterward, wade was pointing to his elbow (grain of salt, i know)

 

Yes, he threw his arm into Rose

[javy knows my name]

God bless you rational Bulls fans.

 

That was an unbelievable series, granted a really tough loss. If you don't think the Bulls will come back better and more focused next year, and that Thibs won't learn from his many mistakes, I pity you. That was an unbelievable learning experience for a young, over-achieving team and they WILL compete at an extremely high level for a long time.

 

Really impressed with the Bulls in these playoffs.

Gonna be a tough hurdle to get over though. The Heat are scary and should get better when they can add mid level guys.

 

The Heat are certainly scary going forward. Are they as scary as an improved, more poised Rose with a better supporting cast? I don't know.

Unlike you guys I'm not as sold on Rose improving a lot going forward. I just don't see a lot of room to get better.

 

Really? How about shoring up his long-range shot and making better decisions under pressure? He doesn't need to do anything else. And like someone else said, he just needs to play like he's played all season, and not get rattled by some pressure, the likes of which he's never [expletive] seen before.