I wish the Bulls would have responded better. Hopefully they will be ready to compete at home.
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They responded pretty well, that 1st quarter was just too much to overcome.
Congrats Sir!
Well Deserved......
Why is Hinrich being played at all!
Even with LeBron playing as he SHOULD we need to take that and close out on the threes... and have Butler go right back at LeBron..
Noah HAS to shoot the ball and make some shots or else they going to keep collapsing on everyone else.
Even with LeBron playing as he SHOULD we need to take that and close out on the threes... and have Butler go right back at LeBron..
Noah HAS to shoot the ball and make some shots or else they going to keep collapsing on everyone else.
Dont know if u saw the last game....the Bulls actually had a lot of good looks.... A LOT. But the problem was we didnt start knocking down our shots until we went on that 14-0 run in the 3rd.
This slow start/"play good one game, shit the next" issue has been going on for a while now. Hopefully these two games in front of our home crowd can "spark" something.
Also.... Jimmy is doing a good job with LBJ.....but he cant hang with LBJ strong ass for 40+ mins every game. The Bulls need to start doubling/trapping LBJ early. Besides LBJ and Kyrie...no other player on the cavs is a HUGE threat. Not even JR. I understand that LBJ is feasting off that hand check rule....but they can at least trap him before he gets literally under the rim. They did that same dumb shit with Kyrie in game 1; didnt trap early. Thats why the Cavs were able to break down two 15 point leads.
Disrupt LBJ or Kyrie.......you disrupt that entire Cavs offense.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BullsWin?src=hash">#BullsWin</a> in dramatic fashion to take 2-1 series lead! <a href="http://t.co/YhvkDvmk2q">pic.twitter.com/YhvkDvmk2q</a></p>— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/596867532117647361">May 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Clutch?src=hash">#Clutch</a> looks good from every angle <a href="https://t.co/yhXLxNYndh">https://t.co/yhXLxNYndh</a></p>— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/596868397239009280">May 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Clutch?src=hash">#Clutch</a> looks good from every angle <a href="https://t.co/yhXLxNYndh">https://t.co/yhXLxNYndh</a></p>— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/596868397239009280">May 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
With all the shit Rose has been through, a shot like that could do wonders for his confidence. Hope he builds off this game.
Its good that we got that "Win Game 1, lose the next 4" monkey off our backs.
Also good that we finally saw a good game in this series.
If Gasol misses any time....we stil good. Taj steps in...Nikola gets more mins (which he shouldve gotten in the first 2 games).
See Ya Sunday!!!!
BULLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Huge shot by Rose. 
I hate the refs
. That is how you show them you win despite their fuckery.
I hate the refs
. That is how you show them you win despite their fuckery.
Huge shot by Rose.
I hate the refs
Yesterday ESPN talked about the amount of times Rose drove in the lane in games 1-2....and the lack of foul calls. There were a lot of missed calls in this game as well. But it is what it is. Im not gonna even start crying about the refs...imma leave that to Cavs and LBJ fans.
Imho.....we just need to make sure the game is out of reach enough whereas the bs calls ...or lack there of...wont be able to dictate the game.
Im happy for Derrick. This was huge for his confidence going forward. Chitown you may not want to bitch about the refs, but I sure as fuck will. Thats shit was pathetic and blatant as fuck. In the playoffs they either let both squads play, or call ticky tack shit. But this shit was like they had two rule books for both teams. Bron as mugging the shit out of Jimmy and Derrick, but they couldnt breath on them and not go to the line. This wasnt humans missing calls, it was deliberate. Like a WWE ref. I still think Thibs is out of his dept. The offensive sets have to improve or the Bulls aint winning shit. Glad they have solved the T.O. issues, but they have to get more easy buckets when youre playing the refs, and good on ball defenders. But going into the weekend its a good mood for Chitown sports with the Hawks pulling out the broom, the BUlls winning and the Sox not playing.
Huge shot by Rose.
I hate the refs
Yeah, no call for Butler on 3 then giving James call next play but ROse took the game out of their hands with that 3!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Final: Cavs 86, Bulls 84.</p>— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/597523205243457536">May 10, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Tired or not...no excuses imho. To much dribbling...too many costly mistakes.
We shouldve won this one....but we didnt.
Another great game decided by a game winner. The basketball fan in me likes this type of shit..cause it extends the series....but the Bulls fan in me wanted us to be up 3-1.
I hope we dont get a bad injury report news on Tuesday. If Taj and Gasol are both out for game 5....we're in SERIOUS trouble. That is unless Nazr comes in and has the game of his career......which i doubt.
Hope D Rose has another great game in him.
Until we go down 3-2....im still optimistic.
See Ya Tuesday!!!!
BULLS!!!!!!!!
Don't really post about the Bulls on here but Tibbs has got to go. Up by 9 going into the 4th where we usually win the 4th quarter, but lose going in with a 9 point lead. We FOUND a way to lose this game.
Noah has been complete garbage all year but he stays on the floor. Only times kats play is when there is an injury. I was actually glad to see Gasol was out today, tho Mirotic had a bad game. I knew he'd at least get more minutes with Taj.
Moore should be playing instead of Kirk. Dude is just a stubborn coach. Being saying it since his first year.
As a Bulls fan, I have to say that they deserve to lose this series after today. If you can't get up for a pivotal game until the last couple minutes of the fourth something is absolutely wrong.
Too many scoring droughts, this shit is getting old.
Great shot by Lebron. I have to respect that.
Bulls need to get a handle on JR Smith. He has hit huge momentum shots. Noah ass can not make a layup. I am sick of his volleyball antics around the rim.
The offense is horrendous at times.
Bulls need to get a handle on JR Smith. He has hit huge momentum shots. Noah ass can not make a layup. I am sick of his volleyball antics around the rim
.The offense is horrendous at times.
On another note....looking at D Rose with his son in this press conference...he can never lie and say that that aint his child. Or maybe is Anthony Davis Son...he does have a uni-brow.
Yeah......and Jimmy was right on him.
People want to make it seem as if LBJ aint putting up HUGE numbers because he's tired or having off games.....but the truth is Jimmy is making it hard for him.
Jimmy aint shutting him down....but he's defending him better than anyone else that ive seen in this league.
The fact that Jimmy is defending him so well for almost 40mins per game but stil able to put up almost 20ppg is incredible. I really hope he gets his money this off season.
Yeah......and Jimmy was right on him.
People want to make it seem as if LBJ aint putting up HUGE numbers because he's tired or having off games.....but the truth is Jimmy is making it hard for him.
Jimmy aint shutting him down....but he's defending him better than anyone else that ive seen in this league.
The fact that Jimmy is defending him so well for almost 40mins per game but stil able to put up almost 20ppg is incredible. I really hope he gets his money this off season.
Makes no damn sense, even with Gasol out the Bulls have more than enough offense to work with. Absolutely pathetic watching them blow this game. SmhToo many scoring droughts, this shit is getting old.
Jimmy is doing a great job on Lebron. Lebron is not Jordan, you can limit his scoring. If he's not on he's not gonna kill you with jump shots.
Player management, and dumb decision making by players is killing us. I'll give you 1 play during this game. Rose pulls up just inside the 3 for a step-back J with 17 seconds on the clock. Ball comes off and Lebron is coming down FULL speed, Rose steps in front to take the charge. He got the call, but he isn't the most durable kat in the league. Why take that shot in the first place?
Another for player management (Tom included)....going back to game 3....and in this game as well........why are you playing team basketball for 85% of the game...but during the last 5 mins..when you clearly dont have a strong lead....you run isolation plays with D Rose over and over and over again??
Dribble for 15+ secs..then decide to get into a offense via forcing up bad shots.
I understand who/what D Rose is to the Bull's...and i understand that him driving opens up other players....but give me a fucking break!! This aint no time to stroke egos and create highlights. Do what u gotta do to win the game. DO WHAT WAS WORKING FOR YOU PRIOR TO YOU RUNNING PREDICTABLE ISOLATION PLAYS.
The Cavs didnt want to win. The Bulls literally gave this game away; and got more players injured during the process.
We'll see how things go on Tuesday,
I completely agree. As for player management, I'm specifically talking about Tibbs. We had Brooks, Snell, Mirotic, and Moore to a certain extent playing well in the last quarter of the regular season only to see them get little playing time in the playoffs. You can't expect to bury kats on the bench then bring them in cold to perform.
We could use a coach other than Tibbs who handled offensive sets, to compliment Tibbs. I have no doubt that he's gone after this season. Fuck bringing in a Tim Floyd or Vinny del-Negro. This is Chicago. Get a real coach.
I still think the Bulls win this series. Our backs have to be against the wall for some reason for us to take shit seriously.
Yeah I think it's time to part ways with Thibs.
I thought maybe they could bring in some help with the coaching while keeping Thibs, but the bad blood between him and the FO wouldn't allow it to happen anyway.
Thibs is just too stubborn. He needs to grow as a coach. He's been getting a pass because of his record his first two years and because of the injuries his last couple years.
This year, he doesn't get a pass because this is the best roster/the healthiest roster we've had since 2011, and we still have the same coaching issues we had back then. Players being tired. Barely using the bench. No offensive sets.
We could still win this series, but it just shouldn't be this hard and drawn-out.
I thought maybe they could bring in some help with the coaching while keeping Thibs, but the bad blood between him and the FO wouldn't allow it to happen anyway.
Thibs is just too stubborn. He needs to grow as a coach. He's been getting a pass because of his record his first two years and because of the injuries his last couple years.
This year, he doesn't get a pass because this is the best roster/the healthiest roster we've had since 2011, and we still have the same coaching issues we had back then. Players being tired. Barely using the bench. No offensive sets.
We could still win this series, but it just shouldn't be this hard and drawn-out.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Final: Cavs 106, Bulls 101.</p>— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href="https://twitter.com/chicagobulls/status/598301905438244864">May 13, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The way the Cavs were knocking down shots....and all our fuck ups.....at one point i thought the Cavs were about to open the flood gates and win by 40. But once again....with out backs against the wall we went on a 18-5 run and brought the game to within 2. Not grabbing that crucial rebound and the dumb play that was drew up by the coaching staff (forcing the ball in a clogged lane) cost us the game. Like the last game....
....I honestly think we couldve won this one. Rose started off hot for the 3rd straight game....what slowed him down was his wrist. I think he'll be good for game 6.
I also think Gasol will be in game 6 as well. Its rare that u see your stars sit for minor injuries during an elimination game.
If we didnt fight back in this game......i would say this series is over. But the way we started and the way we ended has me confident about this series still going to 7 games. At that point...with an extra days of rest before game 7....anything can happen.
See Ya Thursday!
BULLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No need to post score....U already know what happened.
We shouldve won this series a long time ago. This was a perfect time to beat LBJ...the Cavs didnt want to win this series....but the Bulls blew it. Simple as that!!!
I really think we couldve won at least one title in this 5 year run.....but it didnt happen; injuries, inconsistencies, bs player management, etc. We battled our asses off though. Over the last 5 years....we battled. Rarely layed down.
I feel for players like Noah. Even though he played like shit this year (injuries played a part imho) he seemed to be most passionate and battle ready player out the bunch. I cant tell if Rose ever really gave a fuck because he never shows emotions. But from what i heard he always goes hard in his preparations.
Im interested to hear what gets said in the press conference. It seemed like Tom Tibby said fuck it after the end the 3rd. You can tell from his body language on the sideline. He's usually more animated. But not today.
Sadly, i think we're about to start from scratch. Noah and Taj will be out soon (over 30). Gasol is gone after next year. Rose may leave as well; if he's tired of the CHi.
I think Jimmy will get tempted HEAVY by the Lakers...or someone else. The Lakers may offer him a max deal.....Hollywood ...and the opportunity to be the face of the franchise when Kobe leaves in 1-2 years. Who wouldnt take that?
At this point...i just dont know......
But i have confidence that out front office will fix our issues. Keeping it 100...we've had one of the best front offices in the NBA over the last 5+ years. Hiring great players and coaches.
I look forward to seeing what happens in the off seasons.
Time to jump on the BlackHawk bandwagon!!!
BULLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We shouldve won this series a long time ago. This was a perfect time to beat LBJ...the Cavs didnt want to win this series....but the Bulls blew it. Simple as that!!!
I really think we couldve won at least one title in this 5 year run.....but it didnt happen; injuries, inconsistencies, bs player management, etc. We battled our asses off though. Over the last 5 years....we battled. Rarely layed down.
I feel for players like Noah. Even though he played like shit this year (injuries played a part imho) he seemed to be most passionate and battle ready player out the bunch. I cant tell if Rose ever really gave a fuck because he never shows emotions. But from what i heard he always goes hard in his preparations.
Im interested to hear what gets said in the press conference. It seemed like Tom Tibby said fuck it after the end the 3rd. You can tell from his body language on the sideline. He's usually more animated. But not today.
Sadly, i think we're about to start from scratch. Noah and Taj will be out soon (over 30). Gasol is gone after next year. Rose may leave as well; if he's tired of the CHi.
I think Jimmy will get tempted HEAVY by the Lakers...or someone else. The Lakers may offer him a max deal.....Hollywood ...and the opportunity to be the face of the franchise when Kobe leaves in 1-2 years. Who wouldnt take that?
At this point...i just dont know......
But i have confidence that out front office will fix our issues. Keeping it 100...we've had one of the best front offices in the NBA over the last 5+ years. Hiring great players and coaches.
I look forward to seeing what happens in the off seasons.
Time to jump on the BlackHawk bandwagon!!!
BULLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You understand yall won just two games, one on a last sec shot and the other with no JR and a game they started a goofy ass lineup with Miller and Marion.. Yall was no way in any position of winning shit..
No team was winning by a big margin majority of the series. JR was a factor..but to make it seem as if he made A HUGE difference is ridiculous. The Bulls were right in it more times than not. But like i stated before...we blew it.
With all the inconsistencies from LBJ (partly because Jimmy was making it hard for him..even tho folks dont want to admit that) ...injuries...etc etc....the Bulls shouldve won this series.
Talent wise..we had more healthy bodies than the Cavs...more talented bench etc etc. Overall..we had a deeper roster. Even if yall had Love....the Bulls stil had a deeper roster and more talent.
Our defense was actually playing fine for most of the playoffs. We had a few lapse in between quarters....but defensively we were ok. Offensively...we sucked more times than not. Too inconsistent. Dumb, forced shots...bad offensive schemes..too much dribbling..all that factored in.
We werent playing against some juggernaut team.
The Cavs havent been that all season.
WE SHOULDVE WON THIS SERIES.
THE CAVS DIDNT WANT IT.
But we sucked...and we lost.
And im sticking to that!
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I'mma just not even bother with this skewed perspective, anyway like I said earlier in here, Hinrich should have not played a single minute unless it was a Bulls blowout.
Taj and Noah on floor are two no shooters and a 3 on 5 basically. Why Thibs didn't play Snell till he was tanked or in foul trouble and live or die with his production is beyond me.
Even the games we won we made harder than needed to be.
This Bulls team is over for most part, I'm rolling with Butler though same way I did with my fav Pippin.
Fishing we go.....
Taj and Noah on floor are two no shooters and a 3 on 5 basically. Why Thibs didn't play Snell till he was tanked or in foul trouble and live or die with his production is beyond me.
Even the games we won we made harder than needed to be.
This Bulls team is over for most part, I'm rolling with Butler though same way I did with my fav Pippin.
Fishing we go.....
They beat yall 3-1 in the regular season then 4-2 in the playoffs with 3/5th of their starters hurt and with out JR for two games... You guys are no where close to beating the Cavs anytime soon, especially if they played healthy..
Series was embarrassing. IMO the only people doing work were Derrick(at times) and Jimmy. Jimmy brought his lunch pail and did his job. Avged 20 a game, 6 boards, 2 and half steals, and made Bron work for it. Everybody else... You cant blow it up like football, but Nico, Snell, Dougie, Etwan are going to have show what their worth. Noah is done. I like him, my fav Bull personality wise, but hes done. Dunleavy is Dunleavy, Pau was a pleasant surprise but too old. This team is about to get bad before they compete again.
You cant blow it up like football, but Nico, Snell, Dougie, Etwan are going to have show what their worth. Noah is done. I like him, my fav Bull personality wise, but hes done. Dunleavy is Dunleavy, Pau was a pleasant surprise but too old. This team is about to get bad before they compete again.
Not gonna type about health. Cause the Bulls werent 100% either.
The regular season dont have shit to do with the playoffs.If anyone should know this....its me; After i watched my Bulls beat the Heat during most of the regular season..only to get our asses handed to us by the Heat in the playoffs.
The Cavs have never impressed me AS A TEAM. The only reason they were considered contenders, even after they got Love, was because they played in the East and had LBJ, not because they had a Championship caliber TEAM.
You think the Cavs are something that they aint....and thats one of your problems.
But anyways....
Have fun in the next round.
I honestly dont see yall getting past the Hawks or Wizards....but you never know. Yall got a long rest. Time to heal..so you never know.
But if yall make it to the finals and face GS (my pick out the west) ...
Series was embarrassing. IMO the only people doing work were Derrick(at times) and Jimmy. Jimmy brought his lunch pail and did his job. Avged 20 a game, 6 boards, 2 and half steals, and made Bron work for it. Everybody else...
Jimmy is gonna have a interesting off season.
To be the one player in the league that can actually defend LBJ one on one...throw LBJ off his game...a stil be able to put up 20ppg.....he'll be getting lots of calls.
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How many time do the Bulls have to lose to LeBron James team for you to realize its a wrap? Just give me a round about number. because you are starting to sound like Knicks fans when Jordan was on the Bulls...Not gonna type about health. Cause the Bulls werent 100% either.
The regular season dont have shit to do with the playoffs.If anyone should know this....its me; After i watched my Bulls beat the Heat during most of the regular season..only to get our asses handed to us by the Heat in the playoffs.
The Cavs have never impressed me AS A TEAM. The only reason they were considered contenders, even after they got Love, was because they played in the East and had LBJ, not because they had a Championship caliber TEAM.
You think the Cavs are something that they aint....and thats one of your problems.
But anyways....
Have fun in the next round.
I honestly dont see yall getting past the Hawks or Wizards....but you never know. Yall got a long rest. Time to heal..so you never know.
But if yall make it to the finals and face GS (my pick out the west) ...
Jimmy is gonna have a interesting off season.
To be the one player in the league he can actually defend LBJ one on one...and throw him off his game...a stil be able to put up 20ppg.....he'll be getting lots of calls.
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