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You could see that working for the younger players on Toronto for awhile.

Though the Bulls sure look disinterested as well for awhile. You can’t expect them to play with the same energy every night nor get up for chumps like this team is without Bargnani. or with him really.

Missed the game, but saw the box score

Other than Rose’s inefficient shooting tonight, how did he look?

bryield - January 14, 2012 via iPhone app reply

Like an MVP

Seriously he played great. Missed most of his 3’s when it didn’t matter. Missed some drives he usually hits and we got the rebounds anyway. Made awesome dimes he rarely makes so that was great to see. Lead the team, no hate for him on this one.

He honestly didn't look too much for his shot today

seemed intent to mainly facilitate the offense throughout the game. Alot of those 20 shots ended up being last second, bailout shots because of the Bulls struggle against the zone the Raptors used. Also missed on a few drives he usually scores on. I liked how a lot of his assists were at the rim.

reppinchitown - January 14, 2012 reply

This just in

Tebow 3/12 for 28 yds QBR 39.6

I’m just piling on. Ignore.

The Kings have more points than Tebow has yards

jrobulls - January 14, 2012 reply

I saw those stats (or close to it a little while ago)

They’re worth laughing about, it’s epic. Also to be expected. Zealous fans + analysts wanting to jump on the bandwagon led to completely unrealistic expectations.

Den fumble recovery

If they actually do something with this there should be an Around the NFL thread

Brady has more TD passes than tebow has completions

>actual CBS graphic

Prevenge - January 14, 2012 reply

He's a Gamer, He's a Baller

Playmaker and a shot caller…

…DAMN YOU, FIRST TAKE!!!

Ellis just pounded his face into the frozen tundra.

Nice hit there.

He shattered the mold

DAMN IT AGAIN!!!

I bet he's wondering why

all those prayer crosses he sent to those kids in Africa aren’t helping him pass better now.

It isn't Sunday

So the Broncos can’t UNLEASH him

ugh…

wow u guys hate a guy

for being too nice. thats haterade at its finest. he hasnt dont one bad thing but u hate him. think about it , what does that make u?

G unit Rams - January 15, 2012 reply

Tebow stopped being "too nice" when he acted in a commercial for Focus on the Family

If you are a spokes person for an organization known for bigotry and intolerance, you don’t have a problem with being too nice.

KiLE - January 15, 2012 reply

Bulls Don't Try, Win by Double Digits

Bin Bin - January 14, 2012 reply

I missed the game, just got off work

Someone give me a quick summary of the game

macjack09 - January 14, 2012 reply

Bulls defense is still incredible.

Bulls had trouble with the zone and went through some scoring lulls. If it weren’t for James Johnson who had a great 1st half, Bulls win by 20.

The closing lineup was weird Taj – Boozer – Deng/Korver – Lucas – Rose.

Obviously tired Bulls defensively dominate an obviously tired talentless Raptors team

Raps couldn’t hit the broad side

My take

Bulls jumped out a big lead with the starters all looking good.
Toronto’s bench went to a zone, while James Johnson and Leandro Barbosa had an offensive burst in the 2nd closing that lead.
The third quarter was pretty ugly, as neither team looked good
The 4th quarter Thibs brought Lucas in for Brewer, the bulls locked down on defense, Taj made plays busting the zone via offensive rebounding.

Brewer didn’t look particularly good
Rose played floor general rather than initiating the offense
The zone gave our 2nd unit trouble (Korver was unable to make them pay)
3 Bulls had double-doubles Rose (pts assists) Booze and Taj (pts rebounds)

chowder - January 14, 2012 reply

Don't forget that in the 2nd

our bench looked worse than it has in two years. Luckily this is not something to worry about long term.

Despite there being times in the 3rd where I legitimately thought we might have a small chance of losing, this turned out to be a pretty solid, satisfying win.

JL3 had some good plays at the end.

He might earn more playing time against the poor teams coming up on the schedule. We sure like to have a boost from a scorer with energy around Rose.

That cross-over in the lane

was awesome.

He already earned more playing time this game.

this is the first time he’s come in at the 2 spot, purely digging into Brewer and Korver’s minutes.

I liked Rose/Watson last year and I dug Rose/Lucas in this game.

yeah, two players who can create their own shot

is what the bulls needed against their zone. CJ and Rose would probably be used alot later this season if rip and rose cant break down the zone. however, I think with rip the bulls will do alot better against the zone.

I think Thibs

Is getting it..

T.Moore - January 14, 2012 reply

indeed, he really has shown improvement in coaching in regards to offense

i jus love how he analyzes the opposing team defense and then calls a timeout if he sees something wrong with our offense. I m starting to believe he can def build a strong offense when it comes playoff time.

Of the backcourt players

Brewer is probably the worst option against the zone. But brewer/korver/lucas are the only options right now.

yeah, this is where CJ missed

as well as rip obviously. Thsoe two will maek a big difference against an opposing teams zone.

Yeah I agree

but its worrisome that the Bulls have this particular weakness, and it doesn’t seem like they know what to do immediately.

they are starting to get it at least

this is what the heat did against us last yr and the bulls did not respond to that. They should have done the CJ and rose combo last year more in the playoffs, but w.e, thats in the past. Tonight and yesterday showed thibs can dismantle a teams 2-3 zone.

It helped Toronto went back to man to man after the half.

I guess they wanted a contrast by going back to the zone for the fourth quarter in particular. I would have stayed with what was working. Either way I’m glad Thibs figured it out.

nice

Belize - January 14, 2012 via mobile reply

korver was unable to make them pay

cause he only took 3 shots the entire game. every time lucas gave him the ball he was covered. as soon as rose came in, he got kyle a wide open shot (although he missed).

Jaina - January 14, 2012 reply

yeah, they didnt utilize korver well tonight

can't be a zone buster if he never gets a good shot.

Jaina - January 14, 2012 reply

yeah, but i think they got it right if they put in two players who can create their own shot

put in a lineup of rose, CJ/lucas, korver, gibson, and noah. Lucas/Rose penetrating will be difficult for the opposing defense to cover them and korver at the same time. Utilize the pick and roll and kick it out to korver and KABOOM! 3!

See post above yours

Bin Bin - January 14, 2012 reply

Reply fail

Bin Bin - January 14, 2012 reply

But still clever

I miss the game. What was the score

occubull - January 14, 2012 via Android app reply

77-64.

RED_BULL - January 14, 2012 reply

wow, rose and lucas combo?

didnt see that coming, lmao. nonetheless, it worked and its good to see thibs experimenting with different lineups.

Bulls 4th quarters

Tonight 21-12
Boston 21-20
Washington 21-11
Minnesota 32-26
Detroit 24-9
Atlanta 32-24 (loss)
Orlando 24-21
Detroit 28-25
Atlanta 34-18

jrobulls - January 14, 2012 reply

damn those numbers look nice

tight defense and clutch scoring. Lets hope that continue into the playoffs.

in other news,

lakers vs clippers. anyone gonna out up a game thread for that?

DEN fight with NE

Seriously though?!? What is there to fight about in this game????

That they got embarrassed on national TV. Just frustration.

Lol @ these announcers

Of all the times to gush about Tebow’s greatness they pick NOW??

I agree.

They know the public will still love him. Just selling the product to an audience that will believe anything I guess.

Lucas and Rose on the floor at the same time,

Gave the bulls a new dynamic tonight – A second option who can create his own shot. Boozer didnt get enough low post isolation plays ran for him which sucked. The bulls need athat inside scoring consistency so badly. Anyway, a convincing win. Good Job.

when CJ comes back, there will be three options!

and i think rip can still be effective even without being able to create his own shot.

CJ's shot selection is questionable.

Lucas also has problems with shot selection but with more experience i think he can overcome it. Rip creates for himself off the ball as does korver. Lets hope the bulls get a solid back end of the season with there full squad healthy.

cj's a much better passer though

i’m getting pretty tired of watching lucas chuck it… he’s been better than expected, but still…

Jaina - January 14, 2012 reply

I agree.

I think lucas all round game will become alot more effecient with experience. Having that extra guy that can create his own shot of the dribble really takes a load of rose. Lets see what happens.
BTW, Ray Allen would be a really good fit for us right now.

dude, if ray allen is traded to the bulls, i would be running screaming around chicago "WE GOT ALLEN!"

who knows, if celts continue to blow, maybe the bulls can inquire bout Ray Ray!

its a pipe dream, but like you said who knows.

noah + rip for allen and oneal. It would give boston 2 starters and round out there starting 5 aswell as the fact that noah has many more years left in the tank yet.

really? noah? what if he continues to play well like yesterday and today? idk bout that trade, haha.

Allen's great, but he's also old.

Tim S. - January 15, 2012 reply

This LA v LA game is awesome.

Chicago needs a second team.

hmmm...the chicago lightning!

speaking of LA...KOBE IS AT IT AGAIN

holy shit, another 40 pt performance on the horizon? damn, kobe is playin out his damn mind! what the hell did he do in germany?! find the fuckin fountain of youth?1

Yeah, that three just a second ago was classic black mamba

but so was the heat check the next possession.

yeah, i hate to say this, but i think he deserves the MVP if he continues to do well throughout the seasonn

of course, D-rose, LeBron, and Durant are gonna compete for it too, but Kobe deserves it! The man is literally carrying the lakers.

i don't know

Rose has been awesome, but he isnt posting MVP numbers as of yet

kpd - January 14, 2012 reply

he will later on as the schedule loosens up a bit more

right now rose only cares bout winning and staying healthy b/c the schedule for rest of jan and feb is ridiculous. Hes going to have to be conservative as much as possible. Kobe on the other hand cant afford that since his team is without odom now.

If he's the sole all-star from the Bulls again

and the Bulls have the best record in the league, there will be an argument for it. He’s got a similar PER as last year, just more assists, less points.

yeah and his assists will go up with rip healthy (knock on wood*)

Chris Paul is a candidate too I'd say.

Turns a team into a contender just be being out there.

oh i def agree

however, durant is playing on a whole new level. Hes leading his team with the best record in the west and has shown improvement in majority of his game this year. But again, kobe is just one notch up on durant b.c of his crazy play as of late and possibly for the whole season (il lsay his avg will be close to 30 ppg).

If Kobe averages 40 with a decent shooting percentage,

he might get it, but then again, he might not if the Lakers don’t win enough games. Usually it’s the best player on the best team. The Bulls are much more likely to be the best team, and Rose is clearly their best player, so if the Bulls finish with the best record Rose could still be MVP even if his scoring is down.

Tim S. - January 15, 2012 reply

OKC could be close record wise and Durants stats will likely be more MVPlike.

Sandberg's evil twin - January 15, 2012 reply

He also hasn't won it before. That will give him an advantage.

Wasn't Durant supposed to be last year's MVP?

Tim S. - January 17, 2012 reply

the guy is seriously amazing. our old man cant even get on the floor. meanwhile, old man

kobe is putting up 40 and 50 point games, rebounding like a SF and dishing out assists at the highest rate of his career…. i know a certain masked SG who needs to take the first flight to Munich to have some German baby blood injected into his groin.

lol, as mentioned before, the groin injury as nothing to do with age!

i would be worried if it were some back injury/knee injury, but groin injuries are common in the NBA regardless of age. Lets hope he stays healthy once hes back (knock on wood8).

Kobe does it again! 40+ performance and damn, SHOT 50 PERCENT FROM THE FLOOR!

Geo4MVP - January 15, 2012 reply

How we can win comfortably while scoring only 77 points (not unusual for the bulls) is beyond me.

How sick is our defense? Pretty f…..g sick. Has any team score 70 or more at the UC this season?

adocarbog - January 14, 2012 reply

insane.

64, 74 (hawks), 68, 64, 64

Allowing 37 points in the first half and 27 points in the second half seems to be a repeating pattern.

adocarbog - January 15, 2012 reply

i think part of it has to do with boozy and korver finally being a bit more committed to defense

i gotta say they are alot better this season than last. Plus, I can tell rose has put in alot of effort on his defense too.

Geo4MVP - January 15, 2012 reply

Dude, Korver was actually like covering people.

I didn’t want to say it ‘cause I thought I’d be laughed at, but I was pleased with his defense this game.

Micdiddy - January 15, 2012 reply

i think almost everyone on this blog agrees he has been very agressive on D

your def dead on. He has been playing defense that can be considered above average.

Geo4MVP - January 15, 2012 reply

17/13/2 with 1 TO. thats nice work by boozer.

11 AST, 0 TO, 3 STLS for derrick is sweet as well. like to see better shooting though.

pretty nuts that even this early in the season the clippers have played 5 fewer games than the lakers.

LOL the clips only played 8 games? yeah nuts

wth is up w/ that. we had 9 games in 12 days and they had 8 lol. stern sucks

JLbuLL - January 15, 2012 reply

9 now, but yeah, its odd. could be bad when they catch up with the rest of the league though, given

that its vinny’s quest in life to have blake and CP3 be the first guys to record 4000 minutes in a shortened season.

yeah when i think about it now, it could be bad if they make the playoffs.

and good for us.

JLbuLL - January 15, 2012 reply

Yep, it's encouraging that we've been through a very rough portion of the schedule and we're in such great shape

All these other teams are gonna have to endure the same shit

Juiceboxjerry - January 15, 2012 reply

aaaannnnnd CP3 has a hamstring injury.

thanks, vinny. it takes a special kind of incompetence to run your star PG into the ground when his backup is a borderline all-star.

Or maybe Paul should be in better shape so he doesn't cramp up.

They were off for two days.

Ozzie Montana - January 15, 2012 reply

you think paul isnt in shape?

He looks a little chubby.

Dash2112 - January 15, 2012 reply

Mo Williams was injured last night didn't play.

JockstrapNoah - January 15, 2012 reply

billups?