2010-2011 NBA Thread Take 2 - Page 22

namkcuR · 04-08-2011, 12:58 AM

How about those Bulls notching up win #58 over the Celtics? D-Rose with a cool 30/8/5 along with two steals on 9/16 shooting and 10/10 from the line.

We've got the Cavs, a Howard-less Magic(due to suspension), the Knicks, and the Nets left. We're gonna finish with 60+, I can feel it.

GirlsAloudFan · 04-08-2011, 03:22 AM

Oh boy oh boy.

phanan · 04-08-2011, 11:10 AM

The Bulls certainly looked good last night. Seems like that defensive blueprint Thibodeau brought over from the Celtics is working out nicely.

Hewson · 04-08-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by namkcuR

We're gonna finish with 60+, I can feel it.

Just like the Cavs the past couple years.

GirlsAloudFan · 04-08-2011, 11:44 AM

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"Derrick, how does it feel to be the youngest MVP in league history?"

"(Laughs) Man, I don't really give a fuck. This is a team game. I just want my team to win games. I just want to win."

namkcuR · 04-08-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hewson

Just like the Cavs the past couple years.

People keep wanting to compare the Bulls to the Cavs of 2008-2010. Why? Because people think the Bulls are a one man show that will get exposed in the playoffs? Or are you just saying that regular season win totals don't mean anything?

namkcuR · 04-08-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlsAloudFan

Who did he say this to?

Hewson · 04-08-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by namkcuR

just saying that regular season win totals don't mean anything

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Got Philk? · 04-08-2011, 09:06 PM

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iron yuppie · 04-08-2011, 11:09 PM

The Bulls are a far, far deeper and more balanced team than any of the LeBron Cavs teams. I don't really see the comparison at all.

LuckyNumber7 · 04-08-2011, 11:13 PM

This has got to be one of the most anticipated NBA playoffs in quite some time... I can't wait.

lazarus · 04-08-2011, 11:26 PM

Congrats, Lakers, on officially eliminating yourselves from home court advantage.

WTF?

Unless they feel they don't need it to beat the Spurs, which I guess technically they've already proven.

catlhere · 04-09-2011, 01:13 AM

They did this last season.

bored team is bored

Headache in a Suitcase · 04-09-2011, 08:48 AM

The bulls are not a one man team. Even if rose takes a few too many shots for my liking, the bulls have a much greater flow to their offense than the cavs ever did, and their defensive rotations are on par with those of the Celtics over their recent run... whereas the cavs had a stagnant offense and a defense that was overrated.

The bulls are very good.

lazarus · 04-09-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by catlhere

They did this last season.

bored team is bored

But they were the #1 seed last year; they could afford to get bored near the end.

CTU2fan · 04-10-2011, 04:58 PM

Jeff Van Gundy makes me sad. He says Lebron should NOT get a T for pegging the ball at Jermaine O'Neal. Really? Because Jermaine didn't play matador defense and just get out of the way and let Quitness just dunk at will, it's OK to whip the ball at him like a petulant child. That wouldn't surprise me from some people, but from JVG it's disappointing.

Not to mention that since all 3 of LBJ, Wade, and Bosh have T's they've been allowed to lose their shit every time something doesn't go their way, with no fear of a T since no way any of them are getting tossed. I think I hate them more than the Lakers.

Hewson · 04-10-2011, 07:17 PM

I was surpised by Van Gundy saying that as well. That was as clear cut a T as you'll see.

catlhere · 04-10-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lazarus

But they were the #1 seed last year; they could afford to get bored near the end.

They really had no shot at getting the #1 spot once SA pulled away with such a huge lead. Especially when they totally fell asleep those 3 games waiting for the All-Star break. They would have had to practically win out the rest of the games. It was fun for them to chase the top but once they finally lost and the Spurs won, I think they just lost their energy and were pretty much ready for the regular season to be over and done with.

This is definitely an embarrassing stretch of basketball though. Not exactly setting a message to your opponents for the post-season.

LMP · 04-10-2011, 11:13 PM

As inaccurate as today's game was in predicting a possible play-off matchup, I think that the Magic can certainly hold their own if they meet the Bulls in the 2nd round. The biggest mismatches on the court for the Bulls are Jason Richardson, Ryan Anderson and Dwight... and of course, no one on the Magic can come close to guarding Rose. Nelson's able to get his points, though he'll never come close to equalizing Rose's output.

They're at comparable levels as far as team defense is concerned in efficiency (Bulls at 1, Magic at 5) and more streamlined numbers. The biggest difference is that the Bulls' best player is easily their go-to guy, whereas Dwight has never solidified that role, and to me, that's the major difference.

Hell, I'm not even sure if the Magic will make it out of the first round with the way that they've been playing lately. If they do, it'll probably go to 6 games versus a potential Bulls sweep of the Pacers. We'll see.

lazarus · 04-11-2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by catlhere

They really had no shot at getting the #1 spot once SA pulled away with such a huge lead. Especially when they totally fell asleep those 3 games waiting for the All-Star break. They would have had to practically win out the rest of the games. It was fun for them to chase the top but once they finally lost and the Spurs won, I think they just lost their energy and were pretty much ready for the regular season to be over and done with.

This is definitely an embarrassing stretch of basketball though. Not exactly setting a message to your opponents for the post-season.

That all makes sense. But now they're in danger of losing the #2 seed, tied with Dallas right now. If the Spurs don't even get to the Conference Finals then the Lakers don't need that top spot, but being the runner-up would sure help.

04-08-2011, 12:58 AM	#421
namkcuR ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kettering, Ohio Posts: 10,757 Local Time: 11:56 PM	How about those Bulls notching up win #58 over the Celtics? D-Rose with a cool 30/8/5 along with two steals on 9/16 shooting and 10/10 from the line. We've got the Cavs, a Howard-less Magic(due to suspension), the Knicks, and the Nets left. We're gonna finish with 60+, I can feel it. __________________

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GirlsAloudFan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 26,435 Local Time: 10:56 PM	Oh boy oh boy. __________________

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04-08-2011, 11:10 AM	#423
phanan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the darkness on the edge of town Posts: 26,080 Local Time: 11:56 PM	The Bulls certainly looked good last night. Seems like that defensive blueprint Thibodeau brought over from the Celtics is working out nicely.

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Got Philk? Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Arizona, Tacoma, Philadelphia ,Atlanta, LA... Posts: 6,875 Local Time: 11:56 PM	<-----See avatar

04-08-2011, 11:09 PM	#430
iron yuppie ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 10,715 Local Time: 10:56 PM	The Bulls are a far, far deeper and more balanced team than any of the LeBron Cavs teams. I don't really see the comparison at all.

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LuckyNumber7 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 18,914 Local Time: 11:56 PM	This has got to be one of the most anticipated NBA playoffs in quite some time... I can't wait.

04-08-2011, 11:26 PM	#432
lazarus Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 41,672 Local Time: 08:56 PM	Congrats, Lakers, on officially eliminating yourselves from home court advantage. WTF? Unless they feel they don't need it to beat the Spurs, which I guess technically they've already proven.

04-09-2011, 01:13 AM	#433
catlhere Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,665 Local Time: 08:56 PM	They did this last season. bored team is bored

04-09-2011, 08:48 AM	#434
Headache in a Suitcase Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: This forum just ain't what it was pre-2007 but I still post here Posts: 69,607 Local Time: 11:56 PM	The bulls are not a one man team. Even if rose takes a few too many shots for my liking, the bulls have a much greater flow to their offense than the cavs ever did, and their defensive rotations are on par with those of the Celtics over their recent run... whereas the cavs had a stagnant offense and a defense that was overrated. The bulls are very good.

04-10-2011, 04:58 PM	#436
CTU2fan Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 5,366 Local Time: 11:56 PM	Jeff Van Gundy makes me sad. He says Lebron should NOT get a T for pegging the ball at Jermaine O'Neal. Really? Because Jermaine didn't play matador defense and just get out of the way and let Quitness just dunk at will, it's OK to whip the ball at him like a petulant child. That wouldn't surprise me from some people, but from JVG it's disappointing. Not to mention that since all 3 of LBJ, Wade, and Bosh have T's they've been allowed to lose their shit every time something doesn't go their way, with no fear of a T since no way any of them are getting tossed. I think I hate them more than the Lakers.

04-10-2011, 07:17 PM	#437
Hewson Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Your own private Idaho Posts: 32,733 Local Time: 11:56 PM	I was surpised by Van Gundy saying that as well. That was as clear cut a T as you'll see.

04-10-2011, 11:13 PM	#439
LMP Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 37,609 Local Time: 09:56 PM	As inaccurate as today's game was in predicting a possible play-off matchup, I think that the Magic can certainly hold their own if they meet the Bulls in the 2nd round. The biggest mismatches on the court for the Bulls are Jason Richardson, Ryan Anderson and Dwight... and of course, no one on the Magic can come close to guarding Rose. Nelson's able to get his points, though he'll never come close to equalizing Rose's output. They're at comparable levels as far as team defense is concerned in efficiency (Bulls at 1, Magic at 5) and more streamlined numbers. The biggest difference is that the Bulls' best player is easily their go-to guy, whereas Dwight has never solidified that role, and to me, that's the major difference. Hell, I'm not even sure if the Magic will make it out of the first round with the way that they've been playing lately. If they do, it'll probably go to 6 games versus a potential Bulls sweep of the Pacers. We'll see.