OPEN THREAD - GAME #41: Warriors @ Bulls

by YaoButtaMing on Jan 18, 2008 1:37 PM PST in Previews

Warriors (W-L): 23-17
Bulls (W-L): 15-22
Time: 6:30pm PST
TV: ESPN
Radio: KNBR 1050

Honestly ... am I the only one who finds this guy completely annoying?

The 2007 - 2008 season has given us some new Cinderella teams vying for playoff spots. However, with every surprise team comes a disappointing disaster of a season for others. The Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls are the first that come to mind. To clarify, I'm classifying these teams as "disasters" only because they were supposed to be championship caliber contenders (say that three times real fast) only to find themselves out of the playoff picture and far far down the lottery well.

Tonight we get to feast on one of these teams. The only problem is that we were supposed to beat an average team 2 nights ago when we gave up 83 points (slight exaggeration) in the 4th quarter to the Indiana Pacers. It's being debated as one of the worst losses in recent GSW history. I'm not going to go into the relevance of that game, but lets just leave my tail between my legs (congrats indycornrows).

Another problem is that we've lost six in a row at the United Center in Chicago (I blame the cold weather). To top it all off, they have some pretty decent players who have the ability to light it up especially with our sometimes lockdown, sometimes porous defense. Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, and Andres Nocioni have consistently scorched the Warriors year after year so it will be interesting to see how Nellie wants to control this.

But here's what's important folks ... we're coming off an UGLY loss. I mean Joakim Noah ugly ... and we shall not mention that game anymore. We are on national TV tonight playing on ESPN for the entire country to see. We've been complaining for so long that the Warriors get no love from the national media, so here's our chance tonight. I say we have to come out and spank the Bulls like no other. This game is extremely important for our pride and our respect. GO WARRIORS!

Predictions:

Warriors by 14.
Barnes and Bench outscore Bulls starting unit.
Ellis and Baron combine for 43.
Big Ben scores a season high 4 points.
Deng gets 25 and 9.
Hinrich has one less assist than Baron

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yeah we're gonna lose

They have the guns to run w/us, and they're on their home floor. Stephen Jackson is out, which likely means more Pietrus on the floor. ::shudder::

At least it's on national TV and in HD for us outta towners.

by GameSix on Jan 18, 2008 1:59 PM PST reply actions

lol

If Peanuts steps out of bounds, i am gonna turn of my Tv and turn the music high and annoy my neighbors!!!!!!!!!!!! arggggggg

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 18, 2008 2:14 PM PST up reply actions

Yes

I also find Noah pretty darn annoying.

by jtoj on Jan 18, 2008 2:03 PM PST reply actions

NATIONAL TV

news flash! dubs play well when they on National TV (ESPN)especially Baron! look for some showtime!

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 18, 2008 2:16 PM PST reply actions

Can't Stand Noah

Seriously I am not really annoyed with anyone in the NBA. Except for Joakim Noah.

by 6thMan on Jan 18, 2008 2:21 PM PST reply actions

Move over Marc Jackson

Joakim is "Unstoppable, Baby"

by eshock @ Golden State Of Mind on Jan 19, 2008 10:12 AM PST up reply actions

Heh, I love Noah!

And I have NO idea what to expect tonight, lol, but we need a win BAD after the Pacers debacle.

I'll go ahead and call it a modest (no calling blowouts!) 20 point win. Jax mostly sits with the bad toe and Buke and Barnes have big nights

by buhdydub on Jan 18, 2008 2:26 PM PST reply actions

just once

I'd like us to keep Joe Smith under wraps. He always his open j's and gets garbage buckets against us, it's pretty annoying.

Anyways, matchups are easy:

Jack guards Deng
Baron on Gordon
Ellis on Hinrich

Hinrich can't shoot for the life of him, Ellis is the crappy team defender, works for us.

Deng is primarily a jumpshooter, but moves without the ball in their offense to get open shots. The good part is we don't need gimpy Jack trying to keep up with him off the dribble,t he bad part is he has to chase him around screens. Fortunately Deng is not superfast and even Barnes should be able to keep up with him if he's not committing stupid fouls

Baron on Gordon, I could live with that. Neither Hinrich nor Gordon can guard Baron in the post, so they're in for a beating tonight down low.

Wallace is old and slow and unmotivated, Harrington and Biedrins should have their way inside if we're bright enough to pound it in there.

If Azubuike is guarded by Gordon or Duhon, we should immediately abuse that matchup as well.

Overall, the Bulls lack size or any playmaker, so if we're paying attention, I figure we'll have our way with them. Of course, we dont always pay attention, so yeah...

SB Nation Quality Control

AIM: Jetforze

by OptionZero @ Golden State Of Mind on Jan 18, 2008 2:30 PM PST reply actions

dude...

Jack is out...

by kinetic on Jan 18, 2008 3:20 PM PST up reply actions

WHOOPS...

I missed the post saying that Jack is playing tonight. Hopefully the foot injury will keep him from all those horrible isolations he's been loving so much lately.

by kinetic on Jan 18, 2008 3:24 PM PST up reply actions

jackson

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/18/SPGI3UHLA0.DTL&hw=warriors&sn=00 2&sc=874

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Jan 18, 2008 3:30 PM PST up reply actions

The Bulls Aren't the Same

as they were last year. They're around .500 since Skiles is gone, but they look lost and don't play well as a team anymore. If the Dubs can play a solid four quarters (or at least a decent fourth quarter) they should come away with an easy win.

then we will fight in the shade.

by Swamp Thing on Jan 18, 2008 2:35 PM PST reply actions

I KNEW...

that the Heat were going to suck it big time this year. I would've bet any of you lots of money that they wouldn't make the playoffs even in the LEastern conference before the season started.

Of course, the Bulls terrible play has come as a big surprise.

There's no way Hinrich comes even close to the number of assists that Baron gets, and Deng will not get anywhere near 25 and 9. Just my thoughts...

by kinetic on Jan 18, 2008 3:22 PM PST reply actions

Hinrich's out tonight

(bad back), so chances are pretty good you're right.

by wjb1492 on Jan 18, 2008 6:02 PM PST up reply actions

F Noah

NOAH is a huuuuuuuugge POS...That boy needs to get decked. I'd like to see a Barnes specialty on Noah

by B Randon on Jan 18, 2008 4:02 PM PST reply actions

A Use For Barnes?

I'm for that!

by jtoj on Jan 18, 2008 4:29 PM PST up reply actions

YAY...First Warriors game for me in Hi Def...

by ThermoElectro on Jan 18, 2008 5:04 PM PST reply actions

KNBR 680?

Guys - it's really on 680, not 1050?

Not that it's relevant to me tonight, but for whatever reason my car radio doesn't get 1050. 680? Perfect. 1050? Just some hissing with some hints of Spanish.

Be a drinsch!

by Dactyllic on Jan 18, 2008 5:12 PM PST reply actions

Whoops

Should have said 1050. Looks like it's only 1050 for tonight. 680 is most likely going to be the Razor and Mr. T, then some D. Bruce.

by Fantasy Junkie on Jan 18, 2008 5:53 PM PST up reply actions

i have a feeling

the bulls are gonna come out of their slump, at least for tonight, against the warriors shoddy excuse for defense. hinrich will probably shoot something along the lines of 7-12. tyrus thomas, if given the chance, will also go off on us. hopefully we have the offensive firepower to overcome it

by AJC3317 on Jan 18, 2008 5:31 PM PST reply actions

I have a feeling...

...that Baron is just gonna pull a Kobe, and take the game over, right from the beginning tipoff. he's NOT gonna allow ANYTHING remotely close to what happened on wed. night

the way i see it, we could (should) have only 8-13 losses this season. if it wasnt for the constant shooting ourselves in the foot ordeal, we'd be sitting close to the top in the west.

by KINGofCRASH on Jan 18, 2008 5:43 PM PST reply actions

Noah. Argh.

Being that I'm a Tennessee Vol fan, I got to watch Noah a lot. And yes he's annoying. It was an amazing moment when C.J. knocked his teeth out.

Now, even though I disliked him because he was a Gator...I really don't have a problem now with Corey Brewer...but Noah? I can't stand him at all.

I GET TO WATCH THIS GAME!! Ahh!!!

by volsfan82 on Jan 18, 2008 6:21 PM PST reply actions

ESPN just said Jackson is going

to try and play tonight despite the injury

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 6:27 PM PST reply actions

ESPN just said...

...that Jackson is gonna try to play.

by Zack Vank on Jan 18, 2008 6:27 PM PST reply actions

Espn just said...

That Jackson likes to eat children's hearts...

by aznwarrior44 on Jan 18, 2008 6:33 PM PST reply actions

Haha

Catching up on the open thread, and this sequence on posts had me rolling. lol.

by olympicmike on Jan 18, 2008 10:57 PM PST up reply actions

Uh-Oh!!!!

Joe Smith is BAAAACK FOR REVENGE!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Jan 18, 2008 6:52 PM PST reply actions

Hey Zorgon!!

Good luck with the game!! C ya soon man!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Jan 18, 2008 6:54 PM PST up reply actions

You too!!!!

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Jan 18, 2008 7:06 PM PST up reply actions

I like how

Big Ben Wallace has a dong for every time he scores.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Jan 18, 2008 6:56 PM PST reply actions

Man, I miss Joe Smith so much

look at that silky-smooth J.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Jan 18, 2008 7:00 PM PST reply actions

Yess!

Those were the good ol days when we saw mediocre players as the best! i.e. david wood, vonteego cummings...I know what you mean...

by RubberDubDubs on Jan 18, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions

wallace

a carreer night?

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 18, 2008 7:06 PM PST reply actions

Oh My God

Monta Ellis could be so much more effective if he'd just learn to PASS and not drive the ball 100% of the time. There's no shame in kicking out to the open man, rather than running into a guy for a cheap foul. He's just like the Baron Davis of 2005-2006.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Jan 18, 2008 7:12 PM PST reply actions

Did I just count

2-3 minutes spent on talking about Joakim Noah, paying no attention to to the game going on whatsovever? I guess ESPN viewers have ADHD.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Jan 18, 2008 7:17 PM PST reply actions

absolutely

Too bad the game is getting in the way of there stories.

by PhilSmith on Jan 18, 2008 7:20 PM PST up reply actions

Luol Deng and Adonal Foyle are brothers...

Behold...

and

by ThermoElectro on Jan 18, 2008 7:21 PM PST reply actions

Eh,

it's a decent comparison, nothing earthshattering.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Jan 18, 2008 7:36 PM PST up reply actions

Ummmm

This is not an episode of "Stories about the Chicago Bulls's lacker room problems". At least they aren't talking about Notre Dame.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Jan 18, 2008 7:23 PM PST reply actions

Sit Jackson please

No lift on his shot.

Got blown past by Noch on the wing.

He clearly cannot play with his injury tonight at a high level.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Jan 18, 2008 7:29 PM PST reply actions

He does have

6 assists so far. Need to stop chucking those jumpers though.

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 7:31 PM PST up reply actions

Nothing is going down

by WarriorForLife on Jan 18, 2008 7:34 PM PST reply actions

Nocioni

Trying out fo Warrior Killer squad.

by WarriorForLife on Jan 18, 2008 7:36 PM PST reply actions

threes

stop shooting so many of them!

Thunder!!!

by PHUT! on Jan 18, 2008 7:37 PM PST reply actions

especially

Al Harrington

by vietnameezboy on Jan 18, 2008 7:38 PM PST reply actions

stop jacking up 3's

this is frustrating to watch

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 7:39 PM PST reply actions

They kinda have to keep shooting threes

that's what zones make you do

by WarriorForLife on Jan 18, 2008 7:40 PM PST reply actions

NOOO

You beat the zone by attacking its weak points, usually the middle and sending cutters.

But for some reason, Warriors are lethargic to move around and would rather watch the play than being in it. Thus the preference to shooting 3's, the lazy player's way out.

Warriors, Stupidest franchise in the league.

by kenntoe on Jan 18, 2008 8:01 PM PST up reply actions

uhhh

ahhh
ehhh
ouch

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Jan 18, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions

very uninspired half

by Athletix Man on Jan 18, 2008 8:01 PM PST reply actions

i think

cj watson could give us some energy. we gotta play him instead of jack

Ballin

by ballin on Jan 18, 2008 8:11 PM PST reply actions

since he didnt even play when baron rested

is he even active tonight?

by Athletix Man on Jan 18, 2008 8:13 PM PST up reply actions

commentators suck

there was some nice plays earlier from both teams and they were talking about some other random BS, not even acknowledging the plays

by vietnameezboy on Jan 18, 2008 8:12 PM PST reply actions

yea totally agree

its like they dont even care there is a game going on

by Athletix Man on Jan 18, 2008 8:14 PM PST up reply actions

Why is barnes starting the 2nd half

he was crap in the 1st half

by Athletix Man on Jan 18, 2008 8:18 PM PST reply actions

wtf was that

by Athletix Man on Jan 18, 2008 8:22 PM PST reply actions

can nellie

please bench jax.

put it in wright. can't get any worse

art by jnazaire 07

by disguy on Jan 18, 2008 8:24 PM PST reply actions

finally

biedrins is back!

Ballin

by ballin on Jan 18, 2008 8:28 PM PST reply actions

I'm glad

I turned this one on now...........

by jtoj on Jan 18, 2008 8:30 PM PST reply actions

blah

less Jackson and Barnes please. I'd rather have Pietrus playing SF right now, he hasn't eve stepped out of bounds yet!

Anyone know where Austin Croshere is? We need some toughness against Joe Smith.

by jlagace on Jan 18, 2008 8:32 PM PST reply actions

and oh yeah

no more Monta at point guard either. It hasn't worked before, and it's probably not gonna work today.

by jlagace on Jan 18, 2008 8:34 PM PST up reply actions

Yeaaaaa

Baron 4 MVP! The world will recognize and see his talents!

Ballin

by ballin on Jan 18, 2008 8:36 PM PST reply actions

Lead

by WarriorForLife on Jan 18, 2008 8:41 PM PST reply actions

wARRIORS!

BALLIN

Ballin

by ballin on Jan 18, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions

Baron needs to take more shots

less chucking from Jax and Al

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions

how come

cj's not in?

by vietnameezboy on Jan 18, 2008 8:42 PM PST reply actions

LATE call

by WarriorForLife on Jan 18, 2008 8:43 PM PST reply actions

stfu

van gundy

by vietnameezboy on Jan 18, 2008 8:44 PM PST reply actions

ofcourse he doesnt say a thing

when baron gets fouled on the previous plays

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 8:46 PM PST up reply actions

I agree

On a lighter note, Baron is wet

by WarriorForLife on Jan 18, 2008 8:45 PM PST reply actions

Got the lead again

let's not look back the rest of the way

by WarriorForLife on Jan 18, 2008 8:50 PM PST reply actions

Monta!

and 1

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 8:50 PM PST reply actions

i see the 4

warriors fans with we believe shirts near the warriors bench

by vietnameezboy on Jan 18, 2008 8:51 PM PST reply actions

our defense

TMNT and Peanuts foul alot :(

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 18, 2008 8:52 PM PST reply actions

Baron is carrying the team

someone else needs to step up

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 8:55 PM PST reply actions

Seriously

someone else needs to step up on a more consistent level.

by RubberDubDubs on Jan 18, 2008 8:58 PM PST up reply actions

I don't like this

This is not playing out in our favor. More ball movement please!

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 18, 2008 8:55 PM PST reply actions

Lol

That's why you missed both freethrows Noah.

by WarriorForLife on Jan 18, 2008 9:00 PM PST reply actions

Hey announcers

there is a game going on..so irritating

by PhilSmith on Jan 18, 2008 9:01 PM PST reply actions

davis is tired

didn't even move toward that loose ball

by AJC3317 on Jan 18, 2008 9:03 PM PST reply actions

agreed

i was gonna say that

by vietnameezboy on Jan 18, 2008 9:03 PM PST up reply actions

I noticed that too

by WarriorForLife on Jan 18, 2008 9:04 PM PST up reply actions

yeah

looked like he was waiting for it to bounce all the way to him or something

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 9:04 PM PST up reply actions

no kidding

that was strange as the ball was coming right at him and he made no effort. Thats ok though, he gets a pass on that one..hell of a game

by PhilSmith on Jan 18, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions

Monta is that player

that's stepping up along with Baron

by WarriorForLife on Jan 18, 2008 9:07 PM PST reply actions

Nocioni

flopping all game

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 9:07 PM PST reply actions

Even when he's on offense

by WarriorForLife on Jan 18, 2008 9:08 PM PST up reply actions

Baron's Defense

No no...nonono..noNO.no nonono...NoonOnononononnoonono...Nonnono no no no no no NONoNonono no....

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jan 18, 2008 9:07 PM PST reply actions

al

is playing horrible. take him out

by jngai on Jan 18, 2008 9:08 PM PST reply actions

Harrington needs to go back to the damn bench

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 9:08 PM PST reply actions

Nice

Jeff Van Gundy notes how pointless the "0-15 when opponent scores over 100" stats are. I really have no idea why they are shown other than to keep the ADHD fans entertained.

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Jan 18, 2008 9:11 PM PST reply actions

these refs are f'ing horrible

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 9:13 PM PST reply actions

Agreed

by WarriorForLife on Jan 18, 2008 9:14 PM PST up reply actions

2 terrible calls

nocioni was out of bounds and there's no way in hell that was a charge on monta

by AJC3317 on Jan 18, 2008 9:14 PM PST reply actions

way to reward

nocioni for stepping under monta when he was coming down

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 9:15 PM PST up reply actions

that was huge

as Barnes made the shot that was nullified on the stupid charge call

by PhilSmith on Jan 18, 2008 9:15 PM PST up reply actions

good hustle play by barnes

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions

hmm

barnes at center? i predict we're gonna have some rebounding issues here..

by jlagace on Jan 18, 2008 9:19 PM PST reply actions

wow

we got a call for once

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions

omg

i hate van gundy's commentating

by vietnameezboy on Jan 18, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions

refs

taking over

by PhilSmith on Jan 18, 2008 9:21 PM PST reply actions

Jack with another big shot

by WarriorForLife on Jan 18, 2008 9:23 PM PST reply actions

amazing

Big shot!!!

by PhilSmith on Jan 18, 2008 9:23 PM PST up reply actions

when we need it most

jackson answers

by vietnameezboy on Jan 18, 2008 9:23 PM PST reply actions

jackson

for the three!!!

by Number22Drew on Jan 18, 2008 9:23 PM PST reply actions

Jax

Big 3 there

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 9:23 PM PST reply actions

SJax For 3!!!!!

GSW For Life

by duggie25 on Jan 18, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions

cap Jack

to the rescue!

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 18, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions

Nice block by Baron

GSW For Life

by duggie25 on Jan 18, 2008 9:24 PM PST reply actions

aaaahmmmm

41sec or defense nervous

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 18, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions

Hey Zorgon!!

I dont know if you are listening to the game on KNBR... but Jim Barnett just said that they need to try to trade here for a 2 for 1! YEEEEE!!

F**K REFS!!!

by faetati on Jan 18, 2008 9:25 PM PST reply actions

guess they're trying to be somewhat consistant

with the bad calls

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 9:26 PM PST reply actions

freethrows

please make them

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 9:27 PM PST reply actions

damn nocioni

that was a BRICK

by AJC3317 on Jan 18, 2008 9:27 PM PST reply actions

a wide open brick at that

by nautica on Jan 18, 2008 9:28 PM PST up reply actions

we got this

way to pull it out

by AJC3317 on Jan 18, 2008 9:27 PM PST reply actions

asdf

so this is y chicago sucks

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 18, 2008 9:28 PM PST reply actions

Great Clutch Defense

and Rebounding

Tony.psd = Da Man

http://adonalobsessed.blogspot.com/

by Zorgon on Jan 18, 2008 9:28 PM PST reply actions

lol

the bulls are running up the score, but in the opposite way

by AJC3317 on Jan 18, 2008 9:29 PM PST reply actions

baron

is the man

by Number22Drew on Jan 18, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions

Sweet

The nation got a glimpse of what we see every night in Baron and Ellis. Nice show by those two!!

by PhilSmith on Jan 18, 2008 9:30 PM PST reply actions

I predicted

a little showtime , i was close calling Baron ... yeah!

nice win

brb, going to ORACLE

by warrior510 on Jan 18, 2008 9:34 PM PST reply actions

OMG

i m killed by this game

tnx God -now i know that you are

build a team & destroy the roof

by Lat We N Trash on Jan 18, 2008 9:41 PM PST reply actions

Sealed with a kiss again (if anyone saw)

Did you guys see Artest kiss the Detroit crowd? He has big balls for that one. Did BigBen come back at all in the second half? Hypothetically speaking, does anyone believe Watson could've played at all during this game or would he have been too much of a risk?

by warriorgirl on Jan 18, 2008 9:51 PM PST reply actions

too big of a game tonight...

this one is national television. We need people who have chemistry playing together. Watson will get minutes playing against Bucks tomorrow. Hopefully we have confidence tomorrow and BD can get some much deserved rest while we blow out the Bucks. Maybe Croshere can get scary hot again!!

P.S
We lose in the comment battle... Bulls blog had over 300+

by saintdee on Jan 18, 2008 10:04 PM PST reply actions

oh no you said "blowout"

haha just playing (referring to comments from Indiana game 1)

by warriorgirl on Jan 18, 2008 10:33 PM PST up reply actions

HEY EVERYONE

We win the rebounding in total and offensive rebounding.

Thankyou Matt Barnes

The Beginning of the "We Believe" Movement of Melbourne, Australia.

by DoomBizzle on Jan 18, 2008 10:34 PM PST reply actions

joakim noah

I'm so glad we didn't get this kid. for a rookie, he doesnt know his place. but then again, a lot of blame falls on his teammates and coaching staff too. bulls should've gotten kobe HAHA

by crazyray on Jan 18, 2008 10:39 PM PST reply actions

Points After

I love that Barnes was doing what he was supposed to be doing(the dirty work inside)and not settleling for tha perimiter game,BD N Ellis Co Warrior Wonders,Harrington is worrying me a little his game has been very off especially from tha 3 line,Jackson is terrible for 3 1/2 quarters then turns into Reggie miller the last 5 minutes I think Nelson should forbid Jax to shoot the first 43 minutes the chuck away freely,Ref sukk big time but according to Blog a Bull they were given all the calls to the Dubz ???OKKK??? Oh yeah and no Pietrus in tha second half big plus.

by Dopey on Jan 18, 2008 10:48 PM PST reply actions

I know Im late to the party

but does anyone still want that crybaby Joakim Noah? That guy could quite possibly be my least favorite basketball player right now.

My pictures never show up here, so this is my new Signature

by sloth11 on Jan 18, 2008 11:12 PM PST reply actions

could be worse...

The only thing more annoying to me than Noah's antics was watching Ben Wallace sitting on the bench laughing as they lost the game, not bothered at all by the fact that he couldn't even get in the game in the second half.

It must feel pretty good to collect that kind of paycheck to sit on your ass.

Anybody remember when Big Ben used to play hard and care about winning??

by olympicmike on Jan 18, 2008 11:19 PM PST up reply actions

Monta's Charge Call was pretty bad

What's a guy supposed to do after he passes the ball in midair? We, as human beings, have yet to learn how to stop ourselves in midair and avoid contact.

Even the great Air Jordan never did that.

by coach41 on Jan 18, 2008 11:54 PM PST reply actions

agreed

the nocioni play the possesion right before the monta charge was an easier one to accept.

while that was just a call that an official might not have seen, the monta play was so ridic. he had taken 2 steps before nocioni even began to "hop" in front.

i blame monta tho.. i mean he hung in the air so long it gave the defender a chance ;) jk obv

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Jan 19, 2008 12:00 AM PST up reply actions

imo

refs were equally bad to both sides. I could understand how Bull fans could feel they were being shafted all the time though - Nocioni was flailing his arms every 3 seconds on both sides of the ball, as if he was being severely bullied. Might have been worse than Ginobli.

Monta and Harrington both took a couple of bad charge calls, so that counters Monta's charge and the Nocioni out of bounds play.

by racsan on Jan 19, 2008 12:15 AM PST reply actions

yup..

and jackson got a foul called late and turned it into 2 free throws when joe smith stuffed him and there was hardly any contact down low.

RIP mAC dRE aka aNDrE mACAsSi aka MuHaMMeD I-E aka pILL cLinToN

by jmefrisco on Jan 19, 2008 12:31 AM PST up reply actions

nocioni

is probably one of the most annoying players in the nba. he flops and screams whenever someone touches him (promptly him to fall over, off. and def. end). ugh, so sickening. i'm tired of these types of players (i don't feel like naming them all)

all n all, glad the dubs survived. (they always play well on national television)

by weirdfishy on Jan 19, 2008 12:55 AM PST reply actions