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"2014-15 Chicago Bulls regular season post: The Get Back"
Wed Oct-01-14 08:57 AM by auragin_boi

  

          

'Through a tough 5 games, Derrick Rose has given Chris Paul, Doc Rivers and the rest of the LA Clippers all that they could handle. And not simply from a scoring standpoint. "What's made him so tough to guard is they he's making all the right decisions. Adjusting to our adjustments. We've had a hard time containing him because when he draws attention, he's getting the help offensively from his shooters. With the way they play D, it makes them a very tough out." Stated doc when prompted about the toughest part of guarding Rose this series.

This doesn't sound like a coach preparing to try to even the NBA finals at 3-3 but instead a man at his wits end, preparing for the inevitable. "To be this close to my childhood dream. To bring my home town team a championship, is all that matters right now." Said Rose at the media session before GameDay. He continued, "I think having Pau here and some of the other vets we picked up made a big difference this year. To win it with Jo, Taj, Kirk and this group of guys would be amazing."

It was in the air. You could feel like something was on the verge of happening. It was familiar. Reminiscent of the Jordan era's first title run. And D-Rose and company delivered a 108-99 victory on the road for Chicago's first basketball title in 17 years.'

^^^As you can tell, i have very high hopes for the season. I really think this year we make it happen (barring major injuries). It'll be the only ring Rose wins in his career, but it'll be the only one he needs. If we don't win it this year, I'm not sure we win one with him in a Bulls jersey.

The reason for my optimism is that this is a 50 win team...without him. Last year we were 1st in points allowed and 30th in points scored. The former should be right around the same, the latter should increase significantly. Based on that, I'm thinking we'll land around 58-62 wins and probably the best record in the league.

The roster is likely set and low key we made some really good late offseason signings.

pg-rose, Kirk, Aaron brooks
SG-Jimmy buckets, snell, E'twon Moore
SF-dunny, mcbucketts
PF-Pau, Taj, Niko
C-Noah, Nazr, Bairstow

Lots of flexible depth there, good balance of offense and defense and a good group that 'fits' together.

I'm happy to eat crow if the team falls short of my expectations but i refuse to be passive about this teams capabilities. Let the games begin!

How's everyone else feeling about the season?

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RE: 2014-15 Chicago Bulls regular season post: The Get Back
Oct 01st 2014
1
ECF or bust
Oct 01st 2014
2
SMOOGE MO
Oct 01st 2014
3
I'm excited, but I still see flaws in the roster
Oct 01st 2014
4
I don't think it'll be as much an issue as it use to be
Oct 01st 2014
6
As long as Rose is ready for the playoffs.
Oct 01st 2014
5
Get back where?
Oct 02nd 2014
7
MC. BUCKETS.
Oct 03rd 2014
8
I like the fact that there isn't a whole lot of hype surrounding us
Oct 03rd 2014
9
i think jimmy will improve as a defender maybe as a shooter
Oct 03rd 2014
10
1st preseason game tonight vs the Wiz
Oct 06th 2014
11
So far so good...
Oct 07th 2014
12
yeah, i caught it.
Oct 07th 2014
13
I hate this:
Oct 07th 2014
17
Nik can create off the dribble.
Oct 07th 2014
14
Mirotic.
Oct 07th 2014
15
      dat WHITE tensity
Oct 07th 2014
16
      RE: Mirotic.
Oct 07th 2014
18
      i think bulls fans just need to accept that snell isn't that good.
Oct 07th 2014
19
           Snell has upside
Oct 08th 2014
24
                upside and solid rotation player don't go together.
Oct 08th 2014
26
                what's his upside tho?
Oct 08th 2014
27
                     RE: what's his upside tho?
Oct 08th 2014
32
RIC FLAIR WOOOOO
Oct 08th 2014
20
Can we be friends? lol Beer on me if you can spare a ticket. hahaha
Oct 08th 2014
21
nice try, but it's not going to happen
Oct 08th 2014
22
      This is OKSports, don't you know we hate women? lol
Oct 08th 2014
23
Man, good stuff.
Oct 08th 2014
25
yep, back to Paris with fam in tow. scary and exciting altogether.
Oct 08th 2014
29
      Man, my best to you both.
Oct 08th 2014
31
      indeed + the Stevie show two weeks after that. then we're out.
Oct 08th 2014
33
      man. I almost feel like saying 'congratulations'
Oct 08th 2014
35
           thanks, doc. and good point.
Oct 09th 2014
36
                Best of luck
Oct 10th 2014
41
                     inbox, btw
Oct 20th 2014
72
very very awesome. make sure you bring back deets.
Oct 08th 2014
28
no doubt, I'ma listen extra hard. may even try to talk with Jo after the...
Oct 08th 2014
30
crazy....
Oct 08th 2014
34
noah's new spot.
Oct 09th 2014
37
SHIT man
Oct 09th 2014
38
cosy.
Oct 09th 2014
39
cool area. pretty unexpected.
Oct 10th 2014
40
damn, imagine that house Joakimified
Oct 10th 2014
42
rose : 22 min, 16 pts (5-10 fg, 3-4 3pfg), 5 rbs, 4 assts, 2 stls.
Oct 11th 2014
43
Saw the game, dude def hit the turbo button more than a few times
Oct 11th 2014
44
RE: rose : 22 min, 16 pts (5-10 fg, 3-4 3pfg), 5 rbs, 4 assts, 2 stls.
Oct 14th 2014
50
He's not hurt yet?
Oct 14th 2014
51
jimmy.
Oct 12th 2014
45
dude is so bout his bread this year.
Oct 13th 2014
46
      Missed the game...
Oct 13th 2014
47
           between #droseback, the beastly inside men and the cadre of new shooters...
Oct 13th 2014
48
                absolutely...he will be the difference between ecf and a ring imo
Oct 14th 2014
52
How many tears will nighty shed when Messi breaks the LL record?
Oct 13th 2014
49
jimmy (again)
Oct 16th 2014
53
http://i.imgur.com/pXgkLGh.gif
Oct 16th 2014
54
ha ha.
Oct 16th 2014
60
wauw.
Oct 16th 2014
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      SORRY, JIMMY BUTLER!!!
Oct 16th 2014
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JIMMY BUCKETS WANTS MONEY
Oct 16th 2014
55
hell yes!
Oct 16th 2014
57
http://i.imgur.com/9hy6NaC.png
Oct 16th 2014
58
Mark Wahlberg knows what's up.
Oct 17th 2014
61
so random
Oct 17th 2014
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"I'M MARK WAHLBERG!"
Oct 18th 2014
63
hahaha dope
Oct 20th 2014
69
If Jimmy is out, who guards James tonight?
Oct 20th 2014
64
effectively? no one. and this is why the bulls need to pay jimmy.
Oct 20th 2014
65
and Thibs put him back on the court right after the injury...in preseaso...
Oct 20th 2014
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      RE: and Thibs put him back on the court right after the injury...in pres...
Oct 20th 2014
70
      The fact that Jo/Pau/Taj can all play big minutes is important
Oct 20th 2014
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RE: 2014-15 Chicago Bulls regular season post: The Get Back
Oct 20th 2014
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Brandon Marshall finds the loss to Miami "unacceptable" (link)
Oct 20th 2014
68
ok...
Oct 20th 2014
73
took Ky a minute to understand DR wasn't fuckin around tonight
Oct 20th 2014
74
      man...
Oct 20th 2014
75
Don't mean to be a Debbie Downer after Derrick's great game but
Oct 20th 2014
76
i thought the offense was fine. they scored more than enough to win.
Oct 20th 2014
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      we're still gelling on both ends. not even halfway there, imo.
Oct 20th 2014
78
that was the easiest 30 I've ever seen drose get
Oct 20th 2014
79
http://www.blogabull.com/2014/10/20/7025167/bulls-vs-cavaliers-final-sco...
Oct 20th 2014
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      http://youtu.be/bs-Q0JmWjj0
Oct 20th 2014
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      same place i was when rose was Ky backup last month
Oct 20th 2014
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           I posted that for no other reason than the following:
Oct 21st 2014
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                If that's true...maybe Rose should never leave the floor
Oct 21st 2014
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                     Too bad his D is Jr High though
Oct 21st 2014
91
                          better than having a jr. high jumper.
Oct 21st 2014
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RE: 2014-15 Chicago Bulls regular season post: The Get Back
Oct 20th 2014
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RE: 2014-15 Chicago Bulls regular season post: The Get Back
Oct 21st 2014
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I agree w/ Auragin, there is no next year.
Oct 21st 2014
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      still figuring it out? in preseason?
Oct 21st 2014
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      RE: still figuring it out? in preseason?
Oct 21st 2014
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      RE: I agree w/ Auragin, there is no next year.
Oct 21st 2014
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"[Thibs] is turning into Bill Belichick" - blogabull
Oct 25th 2014
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D Rose to Noah: Ayo B...if she ain't handcuffed she's MEAT
Oct 25th 2014
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Jimmy Buckets Out 1-3 Weeks with Thumb Sprain (link)
Oct 29th 2014
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Rotoworld is saying he's trying to play Friday
Oct 29th 2014
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RE: 2014-15 Chicago Bulls regular season post: The Nope
Oct 29th 2014
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The New York Knicks won't win a title during your lifetime
Oct 29th 2014
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I KNOW these knick fans aren't coming in here tryna dash hopes.
Oct 29th 2014
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L.
Oct 29th 2014
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I TRIED TO TELL YOU HOES!!!!
Oct 29th 2014
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Bullz
Oct 30th 2014
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tau gibsol: 43 pts (17-23 FG), 19 rbs
Oct 30th 2014
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Mirotic
Oct 30th 2014
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make sure you peep the grantland piece:
Oct 30th 2014
105
With health...expectations
Oct 30th 2014
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RE: 2014-15 Chicago Bulls regular season post: The Get Back
Oct 30th 2014
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Time for some real talk....
Nov 04th 2014
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This will never happen
Nov 04th 2014
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      RE: This will never happen
Nov 04th 2014
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           Ha. You might be right.
Nov 05th 2014
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                Because it's the bulls and they never shoot straight about injuries.
Nov 05th 2014
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RE: 2014-15 Chicago Bulls regular season post: The Get Back
Nov 05th 2014
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**placeholder for this L you gon' take**
Nov 06th 2014
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a twisted ankle is a twisted ankle. that's not on derrick
Nov 06th 2014
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If you're saying this..
Nov 06th 2014
116
the horrible quality of the league pass feed is a bummer
Nov 06th 2014
118
lulz
Nov 06th 2014
117
chicago bulls: offensive juggernaut
Nov 08th 2014
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unsung: kirk hinrich
Nov 13th 2014
120
Can we afford this Jimmy?
Nov 18th 2014
121
they're not gonna let him walk, dude.
Nov 18th 2014
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      I wish I was as optimistic as you.
Nov 18th 2014
125
           it just doesn't make sense.
Nov 20th 2014
130
.
Nov 18th 2014
122
best win of the season so far against the Clips tonight
Nov 18th 2014
124
It was definitely the most complete game next to opening night.
Nov 18th 2014
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      RE: It was definitely the most complete game next to opening night.
Nov 18th 2014
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           Yeah, I though Snell might help there but alas smh
Nov 18th 2014
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2014 Bulls starring D Rose as.....MANU GINOBILI
Nov 19th 2014
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D-Rose would have to take a pay-cut otherwise Jimmy might be gone
Nov 20th 2014
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      RE: D-Rose would have to take a pay-cut otherwise Jimmy might be gone
Nov 20th 2014
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in praise of MDJ
Nov 20th 2014
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Z-LO DA GAWD sees it:
Nov 20th 2014
132
LOLZ SNELL LOLZ
Nov 20th 2014
133
lot of strong takeaways from this nets game
Nov 30th 2014
136
Grizz without Derrick and Taj, Tor without Kirk, Wash tonight
Dec 23rd 2014
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i thought thibs' adjustments last night were great.
Dec 23rd 2014
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I was happy to see this adjustment.
Dec 23rd 2014
139
Definitely...the rose/brooks duo
Dec 23rd 2014
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      ^^^^
Dec 23rd 2014
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      found this interesting:
Dec 23rd 2014
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           So much or O_E's grand stand on him lol
Dec 23rd 2014
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If healthy, not sure who can beat the Bulls in 7 games.
Dec 23rd 2014
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Healthy, I think we can roll the Wiz
Dec 23rd 2014
143
#2 seed right today
Jan 07th 2015
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Found this picture interesting.
Dec 23rd 2014
141
What a team...
Dec 23rd 2014
144
they're actually in great shape financially.
Dec 23rd 2014
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dog I'm so crunk mannn...no uh we don't stand a chance
Dec 23rd 2014
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7-2 w/ all 5 starters. 11-4 when rose + butler both start.
Dec 23rd 2014
147
now they need to string games together
Dec 23rd 2014
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^^^Moving the movement
Dec 23rd 2014
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noah on the bulls' confidence:
Dec 23rd 2014
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the rebounding finally looks fixed. +123 over the last 14 games.
Dec 25th 2014
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everything is slowly coming together.
Dec 25th 2014
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      noah:
Dec 26th 2014
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           "When the block gets hot"
Dec 26th 2014
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                they were, i think, 22nd in defense @ one point.
Dec 26th 2014
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Mirotic ROY can we talk about it yet or nah?
Dec 26th 2014
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sacrifice.
Dec 27th 2014
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brooks is going to be huge for us
Dec 27th 2014
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last 4:
Dec 27th 2014
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cool to see niko get some tick @ 3 tonight.
Dec 27th 2014
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If he stays in front of guys he'll play
Dec 27th 2014
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yeah he def is quick enough just has to show he can defend the perimeter...
Jan 07th 2015
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man... niko @ 3 could be a game changer.
Jan 06th 2015
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7HEi4DCMAAMNho.png
Jan 11th 2015
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Bulls are now averaging 9.4 more points a game than they did last year.
Jan 07th 2015
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They are also giving up more on the other end
Jan 07th 2015
169
Rose shooting 25.5% over his last 6 games; zone chart is completely blue
Jan 07th 2015
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RE: Rose shooting 25.5% over his last 6 games; zone chart is completely ...
Jan 08th 2015
171
Folks said the same thing about Penny
Jan 08th 2015
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      RE: Folks said the same thing about Penny
Jan 11th 2015
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no surprise nba season is a long grind and if you've been out 2 years
Jan 12th 2015
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On the eve of our match-up with the WIZ....
Jan 14th 2015
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I figured it out...
Jan 15th 2015
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      RE: I figured it out...
Jan 15th 2015
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R-E-L-A-X
Jan 16th 2015
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can't argue with these points:
Jan 16th 2015
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This part...
Jan 16th 2015
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      RE: This part...
Jan 16th 2015
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RE: R-E-L-A-X
Jan 16th 2015
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jimmy missing MDJ (swipe)
Jan 16th 2015
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the league is coming around to our offensive "sets"
Jan 17th 2015
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RE: the league is coming around to our offensive "sets"
Jan 20th 2015
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      I thought Mirotic was supposed to be good.
Jan 20th 2015
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           RE: I thought Mirotic was supposed to be good.
Jan 20th 2015
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                took my words.
Jan 20th 2015
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                RE: took my words.
Jan 20th 2015
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                     RE: took my words.
Jan 20th 2015
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                How did Thibs make Taj/Nazr/Booz work when Noah was hurt in 2012-13?
Jan 20th 2015
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                     RE: How did Thibs make Taj/Nazr/Booz work when Noah was hurt in 2012-13?
Jan 21st 2015
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Lots of season left.
Jan 19th 2015
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we may head into the break in sixth place.
Jan 19th 2015
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"all in the game" © omar little
Jan 21st 2015
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      this:
Jan 21st 2015
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pax: we'll match any butler offer this summer, even a max
Jan 22nd 2015
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rose's last 6: 23.7 ppg (50% FG%, 51.2% 3P%, 60.3 eFG%), 6.5 apg.
Jan 22nd 2015
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Thank Boris Diaw for tonights victory...dude was absolutely garbage
Jan 22nd 2015
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this team just doesn't give a fuck sometimes.
Jan 30th 2015
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RE: this team just doesn't give a fuck sometimes.
Jan 30th 2015
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Man....wtf is wrong w ya'll
Jan 30th 2015
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They think they can coast with their new found respectable offense
Jan 30th 2015
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RE: Man....wtf is wrong w ya'll
Jan 30th 2015
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D-Rose: Live & Die by the Stepback
Jan 30th 2015
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Dudes legs looked dead. Missing open layups and shit.
Jan 30th 2015
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      Suns might run them out of the gym tomorrow if Jimmy is out
Jan 30th 2015
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      RE: Suns might run them out of the gym tomorrow if Jimmy is out
Jan 30th 2015
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      ^^^yeah dog it was cute vs GS and we got the win but shit is starting to...
Jan 30th 2015
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so do we just kinda suck?
Feb 04th 2015
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RE: so do we just kinda suck?
Feb 04th 2015
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I've never seen a vet get dumber as they aged
Feb 05th 2015
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RE: I've never seen a vet get dumber as they aged
Feb 05th 2015
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RE: I've never seen a vet get dumber as they aged
Feb 05th 2015
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Bruh, 2012-13 Manu happened & 2014-15 Tony is trying to top him
Feb 05th 2015
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      At least Manu can score 20 or drop 7 dimes on a semi-consistent
Feb 05th 2015
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So, is Thibs still the guy to coach this team or is a change needed?
Feb 05th 2015
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      This depends on how the rest of the season goes
Feb 05th 2015
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since the festivus airing of grievances after the 1/19 loss in cleveland
Feb 13th 2015
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So glad this happened right B4 the break.
Feb 13th 2015
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      There's a rumor floating about Afflalo
Feb 13th 2015
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           RE: There's a rumor floating about Afflalo
Feb 13th 2015
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                That only leaves Taj then
Feb 13th 2015
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                     RE: That only leaves Taj then
Feb 13th 2015
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RE: 2014-15 Chicago Bulls regular season post: The Get Back
Feb 15th 2015
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7 gm upcoming homestand (phx / mil / cha / min / lac / was / okc)
Feb 15th 2015
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Actually, there's only 28 games left
Feb 16th 2015
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Does Snell deserve Kirk's minutes?
Feb 21st 2015
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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-lK3tpVEAEvZfB.jpg:large
Feb 23rd 2015
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LMAO...that was so wrong but so right!
Feb 24th 2015
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      at this point, playing kirk over tony should be a fireable offense.
Feb 24th 2015
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           RE: at this point, playing kirk over tony should be a fireable offense.
Feb 24th 2015
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Yes.
Feb 24th 2015
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Well fellas...what now?
Feb 25th 2015
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moving on from Rose at this point is a mental thing
Feb 25th 2015
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      Expectations are much lower now though
Feb 25th 2015
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           my point is they shouldnt be
Feb 25th 2015
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                That's why I said SF should be the focus
Feb 25th 2015
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                RE: That's why I said SF should be the focus
Feb 25th 2015
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                RE: my point is they shouldnt be
Feb 25th 2015
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                     Here are the Bulls' numbers with & without Derrick Rose this season:
Feb 25th 2015
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                          RE: Here are the Bulls' numbers with & without Derrick Rose this season:
Feb 25th 2015
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As I said....
Feb 25th 2015
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Surgery this morning
Feb 27th 2015
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RE: Surgery this morning
Feb 27th 2015
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I think Kirk may be the worst rotation player in the league.
Mar 01st 2015
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Rumor Mill says Thibs Gone at the end of the season
Mar 10th 2015
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Luck: The often overlooked Championship quality.
Mar 21st 2015
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Derrick Rose Takes Full Contact At Practice (swipe)
Mar 30th 2015
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https://theyawningchasm.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/groundhog-day-poster...
Mar 31st 2015
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Hopefully he gets a good run of practice in this week
Mar 31st 2015
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      God, please let this happen...
Mar 31st 2015
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full contact 5-on-5 for rose today.
Mar 31st 2015
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loving taj's attitude.
Apr 01st 2015
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Thibodeau said barring setback, Rose will play vs. Magic.
Apr 08th 2015
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As of today, if we're honest with ourselves, we're a couple tiers behind...
Apr 08th 2015
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We're currently the 4th seed.
Apr 08th 2015
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Yeah, we need Milwaukee.
Apr 08th 2015
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RE: We're currently the 4th seed.
Apr 08th 2015
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RE: We're currently the 4th seed.
Apr 09th 2015
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      agreed with all of this
Apr 09th 2015
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i agree with everything you said
Apr 09th 2015
261
Wash, ATL, Clev
Apr 13th 2015
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I think this team needs the Wizards
Apr 13th 2015
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Exactly!
Apr 13th 2015
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      I have no idea what to think about Atlanta
Apr 13th 2015
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           ATL has one of the best perimeter Ds in the league
Apr 13th 2015
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The Wiz Bigs give us problems.
Apr 13th 2015
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      RE: The Wiz Bigs give us problems.
Apr 13th 2015
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      Beal has been in and out of the lineup all year
Apr 13th 2015
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      RE: Beal has been in and out of the lineup all year
Apr 13th 2015
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      Nene/Gortat have been mediocre this season
Apr 13th 2015
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Milwaukee
Apr 15th 2015
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^^^My sentiments.
Apr 16th 2015
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This is my favorite new thing
Apr 22nd 2015
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Yo. Noah needs to play a lot better.
Apr 27th 2015
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The God's Chris Hayes and Z-Lowe speak honestly about the Bulls
May 07th 2015
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thanks for the podcast reminder.
May 07th 2015
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i propose we call D Rose: D MUTHAFUCKIN MAGIC
May 09th 2015
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Been a good season rocking with you guys.
May 15th 2015
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Time for Bulls fans to face the truth.....
May 15th 2015
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Hoiberg. The Mayor.
May 31st 2015
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