The Official 2004 - 2005 Chicago Bulls Thread

[ctcf]

4 wins in 5 days. 3 straight 100+ point games. Two days in a row with 6 Bulls with double figures.

 

In a word, amazing.

Edited January 26, 2005 by ctcf

[Jon]

Well, that was certainly a strange last few minutes, but any win is nice.

[ctcf]

The Bulls are the 7th seed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ctcf]

The Bulls have the best defense in the league and are the first team in NBA history to reach .500 after starting 0-8.

 

I love this team.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

The Bulls have the best defense in the league and are the first team in NBA history to reach .500 after starting 0-8.

 

I love this team.

 

And starting 0-9 too, I presume? ;)

 

Good to see the Bulls win while I'm not following them. :D That's four in a row, 11 out of their last 12!

[Proven Veteran]

The Bulls are the 7th seed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

And rising!

 

Any predictions on their final seed?

[snoodmonger]

Did anyone catch the nice breakdown that Legler and Greg Anthony did on the Bulls during SC last night? Pretty in-depth, and lots of props for just about everyone. They ended the segment answering one question--Can the Bulls win a playoff series? Both said no.

 

I disagree, assuming that what we're watching is the real Bulls. They win with defense and all-around scoring, so you can't really shut one guy down. Those two factors are critical in the playoffs. A lot of people will talk about their lack of playoff experience, and that might hurt them, but most of these guys have played in big games. Kirk went to 2 Final Fours. So did Duhon, I think. Luol went to one. Ben Go went to at least one. Noc played for the Gold in the Olympics. It's not like they've never been on the big stage before.

 

The big thing is turnovers. If they can cut down on those, they can win a series. It also depends on who they play. I don't think they could beat the Heat. But anyone else, I think they'd have a reasonable chance at beating.

[ctcf]

Did anyone catch the nice breakdown that Legler and Greg Anthony did on the Bulls during SC last night? Pretty in-depth, and lots of props for just about everyone. They ended the segment answering one question--Can the Bulls win a playoff series? Both said no.

 

I disagree, assuming that what we're watching is the real Bulls. They win with defense and all-around scoring, so you can't really shut one guy down. Those two factors are critical in the playoffs. A lot of people will talk about their lack of playoff experience, and that might hurt them, but most of these guys have played in big games. Kirk went to 2 Final Fours. So did Duhon, I think. Luol went to one. Ben Go went to at least one. Noc played for the Gold in the Olympics. It's not like they've never been on the big stage before.

 

The big thing is turnovers. If they can cut down on those, they can win a series. It also depends on who they play. I don't think they could beat the Heat. But anyone else, I think they'd have a reasonable chance at beating.

 

If they got an Atlantic division team I would be shocked if they didn't win.

[DivineBovine]

Three games back from the Central Division lead??!!!

 

It's just about Feb, and that's nuts! I must admit, I thought they'd totally suck this year!

 

 

I don't think the team anything near championship material, but maybe they can even win a postseason series. That would be cool. But just make the playoffs, I'll be happy.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Did anyone catch the nice breakdown that Legler and Greg Anthony did on the Bulls during SC last night? Pretty in-depth, and lots of props for just about everyone. They ended the segment answering one question--Can the Bulls win a playoff series? Both said no.

 

I disagree, assuming that what we're watching is the real Bulls. They win with defense and all-around scoring, so you can't really shut one guy down. Those two factors are critical in the playoffs. A lot of people will talk about their lack of playoff experience, and that might hurt them, but most of these guys have played in big games. Kirk went to 2 Final Fours. So did Duhon, I think. Luol went to one. Ben Go went to at least one. Noc played for the Gold in the Olympics. It's not like they've never been on the big stage before.

 

The big thing is turnovers. If they can cut down on those, they can win a series. It also depends on who they play. I don't think they could beat the Heat. But anyone else, I think they'd have a reasonable chance at beating.

 

If they got an Atlantic division team I would be shocked if they didn't win.

 

It's all about that 6th seed, baby...and they're 0.5 game behind Orlando for it!!

[Brian]

Bobcats tonight, Should be a relativley easy game. It's the first meeting of college teamates Ben Gordon & Omeka Okafor.

[JohnCub1]

We're only 3 games out of the #2 seed!!! :shock:

[Proven Veteran]

They just need to make it through this road heavy section of the schedule and they'll be in really good shape. I think they'll finish higher than 6th, which would result in a harder series. :lol:

[JohnCub1]

Bulls are winning at halftime. Luol Deng and Nocioni are dominating! 9/12 FGs and 21 pts. between them!

[Keener98]

Bulls are winning at halftime. Luol Deng and Nocioni are dominating! 9/12 FGs and 21 pts. between them!

 

Thanks John, are you watching the game? If so could you give some updates when play starts? It would be appreciated.

[Banedon]

Well somehow we've lost an 11 point lead in this one.

[Keener98]

Well somehow we've lost an 11 point lead in this one.

 

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[Banedon]

Sure seems like Hinrich, Curry, Deng and Gordon have been sitting a LOT in this one.

[Banedon]

Back up 9 again with about 5 min left. Nocioni has 17.

[Jon]

Pargo with 14 in the 4th quarter as the bench is finishing this one out.

[UK1679666180]

Quite a 4th quarter for the bench, Bulls will win #5 in a row..

[Banedon]

Man this team is even DEEP!!! I love it!

 

3rd 5-game win streak of the season after not having one since...what...98?

[Jon]

Man this team is even DEEP!!! I love it!

 

3rd 5-game win streak of the season after not having one since...what...98?

63 points from the bench certainly would indicate that.

[Keener98]

Man this team is even DEEP!!! I love it!

 

3rd 5-game win streak of the season after not having one since...what...98?

63 points from the bench certainly would indicate that.

 

:shock: :shock: WOW!! Pacers lost tonight too!!

[rawaction]

Skiles is amazing. What he has done with this team in such a short time is a miracle.

 

BTW, do you guys think Kirk Hinrich will be an All-Star?