Re: 2012-13 Chicago Bulls Thread

[Brian]

Please don't lay over for the next 4 like the '11 ECF

 

Yeah, they didn't lay over for those 4, but whatever.

 

I must admit I only really remember the horrible end to game 5, I apologize to the '10-'11 Chicago Bulls.

[Old Style]

If Butler is off the floor, the Heat can pretty much do what they want.

If I were drawing up the Heat gameplan, I would go at Butler hard early in the game and try to get him into foul trouble. Hopefully that doesn't happen.

Well Spoelstra is an awful coach, so hopefully they don't figure anything out.

Spoelstra is not an awful coach

He's certainly not a great coach.

[cubbyvirus00]

Great game tonight by Butler!

 

You gotta wonder if all these minutes will hurt him if Deng stays out

[UMFan83]

I'm surprised that they didn't put LeBron on Nate during the last few possessions

[Sosa21MVP]

I don't even like the [expletive] Bulls and that game was fun to watch. Yes, soften up Miami for the Pacers. Hit them hard and often. :good:

[Guest]

I don't even like the [expletive] Bulls and that game was fun to watch. Yes, soften up Miami for the Pacers. Hit them hard and often. :good:

Better figure out how to beat the Bulls!

[rawaction]

I'm surprised that they didn't put LeBron on Nate during the last few possessions

 

They'd have just gone after Allen and/or Chalmers. Miami didn't hit shots to make offense/defense subs, but if they could have I would have suspected they would have put him on Nate (Battier on Butler, Wade on Belinelli).

[mul21]

I think lost in all the well deserved oohing and ahhing over Butler is how well rounded and skilled Noah has become in pretty much every facet of the game. About the only other thing you could ask of him is to develop that jumper a bit more and maybe a couple more post moves. But man, he really allows them to do a lot of things on both ends of the floor because he covers so much ground on defense and is such a good passer and finisher with that left hand.

[Brian]

I'm surprised that they didn't put LeBron on Nate during the last few possessions

 

Lebron was scared of being JL3'd again

[Andy]

I think lost in all the well deserved oohing and ahhing over Butler is how well rounded and skilled Noah has become in pretty much every facet of the game. About the only other thing you could ask of him is to develop that jumper a bit more and maybe a couple more post moves. But man, he really allows them to do a lot of things on both ends of the floor because he covers so much ground on defense and is such a good passer and finisher with that left hand.

I don't know if it's just a Thibs thing or if they'd have gotten that good either way, but those two players have developed really, REALLY well.

[Guest]

So, does this set up for a Heat win in game 2, then a triumphant return for Rose in game 3?

 

Totally could see this happening.

[Sosa21MVP]

I don't even like the [expletive] Bulls and that game was fun to watch. Yes, soften up Miami for the Pacers. Hit them hard and often. :good:

Better figure out how to beat the Bulls!

 

See, just burn yourselves out beating Miami. Win/win situation. :lol:

[UMFan83]

I love that Bulls fans brought down RealGM

[SABR Gamer]

So, does this set up for a Heat win in game 2, then a triumphant return for Rose in game 3?

 

Totally could see this happening.

 

Why do I let myself think this could happen.

[Tyrant]

So, does this set up for a Heat win in game 2, then a triumphant return for Rose in game 3?

 

Totally could see this happening.

 

Everyone stop this

[Brian]

pretty sure Nate is wearing a woman's shirt right now on CSN

[Sosa21MVP]

So, does this set up for a Heat win in game 2, then a triumphant return for Rose in game 3?

 

Totally could see this happening.

 

This is why I wanted the Bulls to beat the Nets. It makes a much more interesting storyline as opposed to seeing the Nets roll over and die in 4 straight games.

[Guest]

I don't even like the [expletive] Bulls and that game was fun to watch. Yes, soften up Miami for the Pacers. Hit them hard and often. :good:

Better figure out how to beat the Bulls!

 

See, just burn yourselves out beating Miami. Win/win situation. :lol:

 

Yeah, but the Bulls would have a well-rested Rose.

[UMFan83]

Bill Simmons ‏@BillSimmons 55m

Congrats to the Bulls play by play guy on Sirius channel 85 who's giving the no. 1 over the top homer performance I have ever heard.

 

chuck swirsky ‏@swirsk054 54m

@BillSimmons Thank you so much..I appreciate your discussion on commercials as well..LOL

[Guest]

Is there a timetable for Deng? I'd love to throw Deng at Lebron too, and allow Butler some actual rest plus throw Butler on Wade when Deng is guarding Lebron.

[Banedon]

Is there a timetable for Deng? I'd love to throw Deng at Lebron too, and allow Butler some actual rest plus throw Butler on Wade when Deng is guarding Lebron.

 

They dont seem to really have a grasp on Dengs situation at this point.

[Cubswin11]

Is there a timetable for Deng? I'd love to throw Deng at Lebron too, and allow Butler some actual rest plus throw Butler on Wade when Deng is guarding Lebron.

 

They dont seem to really have a grasp on Dengs situation at this point.

Yeah, seems like a wait and see at this point. Sounds like he's still sick from the original illness and also recovering from the botched spinal tap on top of it.

[WrigleyField 22]

Saw this on RealGM, awesome:

 

Jimmy Buckets has played 144 consecutive minutes guarding $440 million in contracts.....

[UMFan83]

Is there a timetable for Deng? I'd love to throw Deng at Lebron too, and allow Butler some actual rest plus throw Butler on Wade when Deng is guarding Lebron.

 

I'm gonna guess Game 3 is the earliest we should expect him to return.

[Banedon]

http://www.sbnation.com/2013/5/6/4307094/luol-deng-watched-the-bulls-upset-victory-from-a-hospital-bed

 

This is Lu watching the game tonight.

 

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