Bulls (43-18)vs Hornets(37-28) 3-7-2011 7 pm

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WindyCity7

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No CP3 or Ariza :smoke:

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prediction bullies 101 (gotta crack 100 to get the nasty patties) - Hornets 95

as always you guys know ill post a good stream when i get home

Game Notes: Bulls vs. New Orleans Hornets 7:00 p.m.


Game Notes: Bulls vs. Hornets 7:00 p.m.

Even at close to full strength, New Orleans likely would have a hard time beating the surging Chicago Bulls. Minus All-Star guard Chris Paul, that challenge becomes much more difficult.

After a frightening injury, the Hornets will be without Paul on Monday night when they try to avoid a sixth consecutive loss to the Bulls, who are seeking their ninth straight home win (7:00 p.m. CT | CSN | ESPN 1000 AM & WRTO 1200 AM).

Paul suffered a concussion and left the court on a stretcher in the third quarter of Sunday's 96-81 victory at Cleveland. Averaging 15.9 points and 9.6 assists, Paul hit his forehead on the shoulder of Cleveland's Ramon Sessions while trying to retrieve a loose ball.

Paul, who stayed on the floor as trainers from both teams attended to him, moved his legs and feet and was responsive on his way to the hospital. He rejoined the Hornets in Cleveland and accompanied them on their flight to Chicago.

"He is in good spirits, talking and cracking jokes in the background," Hornets coach Monty Williams said. "He was ready to get out of the hospital, as most of us hate being in hospitals."

The Hornets (37-28), who have won two in a row since losing 12 of 16, likely can't afford to be without the four-time All-Star for long, especially with starting swingman Trevor Ariza nursing a strained groin and in danger of missing a third straight game.

New Orleans forward David West is back healthy. He scored 23 points Sunday, two nights after he sprained his ankle during a 98-91 victory at Memphis.

West hasn't been impressive in seven career games at Chicago, averaging 10.6 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Without Paul or Ariza, West will need plenty of help against a Chicago team that is coming off a 4-1 road trip.

Two days after beating a tired Orlando club 89-81, the Bulls (43-18) swept their three-game season series against Miami with an 87-86 victory Sunday. In doing so, Chicago passed the Heat for second place in the Eastern Conference.

"We're just taking it for what it is," said All-Star Derrick Rose, who scored 27 points. "We're just trying to win games, play hard and play aggressive on both ends."

The Bulls did just that on their recent road trip, especially on the defensive end, where they gave up 80.4 points per game.

"Our defense is really improving," forward Joakim Noah said. "We're just trying to play the best we can. I think we still have a long way to go and we can get a lot better. That's what is so exciting about this team."

It would seem hard for the Bulls to get much better at the United Center, where they are 26-4 and have won 16 of 17. Chicago has not won nine straight at home since a 10-game run Feb. 28-April 11, 1998, during its last championship season.

New Orleans has lost two straight at Chicago and four of its last five visits there, averaging 87.8 points in those meetings.

Rose had 23 points with six assists while Paul finished with 15 and six assists in the Bulls' 97-88 win at New Orleans on Feb. 12. Rose, however, has totaled 18 points on 9-of-29 shooting in two career home games versus the Hornets.

Tune in to watch tonight's game at 7:00 p.m. CT on Comcast SportsNet Chicago and listen live on ESPN 1000 AM, as well as WRTO 1200 AM (Spanish broadcast). Visit Bulls.com for more coverage.

Probable Bulls Starters | Roster and Statistics

Guard 1 Derrick Rose 6-3 | 190
Guard 6 Keith Bogans 6-5 | 215
Forward 9 Luol Deng 6-9 | 220
Forward 5 Carlos Boozer 6-9 | 266
Center 13 Joakim Noah 6-11 | 232

Probable Hornets Starters | Roster and Statistics

Guard 33 Willie Green 6-3 | 201
Guard 8 Marco Belinelli 6-5 | 192
Forward 20 Quincy Pondexter 6-6 | 225
Forward 30 David West 6-9 | 240
Center 50 Emeka Okafor 6-10 | 255

Injury Report


Chicago has no significant injuries to report. For a full report and the latest on Bulls' injuries, check out the AthletiCo Injury Report at Bulls.com.

Trevor Ariza (strained left adductor) and David West (sprained left ankle) are day-to-day; Chris Paul (concussion) is out for New Orleans.


Get more game notes, statistics and player bios at Bulls.com.

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No marcus thornton either. he was traded. Yeah, he wasn't playing often, but the dude could score. I only bring it up, cause he kept them in the game last time. Whose going to do that now? Okafer? West? jack? Willie green/bellenelli?
 

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No marcus thornton either. he was traded. Yeah, he wasn't playing often, but the dude could score. I only bring it up, cause he kept them in the game last time. Whose going to do that now? Okafer? West? jack? Willie green/bellenelli?

yeah this has beatdown written all over it BUT so did the TO game :thinking:
 

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Anybody guarded by Boozer so I'm gonna pick David West. This is one of those games we should win butt could very well lose. It has let down written all over it.
 

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I'm gonna call this a win.
 

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Evening classes are fucking with my ability to watch bulls games.

I'm going to agree with scoot. I call this a win, but i'm preparing for disappointment.


On the bright side, the last time my class schedule interfered with a bulls game, the bulls beat down the wizards.
 

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We win against the elite and drop games to the scrubs. This team is so weird. I'll take winning vs the Heat/Magic/Spurs over the ladder though.
 

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We win against the elite and drop games to the scrubs. This team is so weird. I'll take winning vs the Heat/Magic/Spurs over the ladder though.

We are coming off a very emotional win and could very well let our guard, but I feel we'll keep up as New Orleans will not have Paul.
 

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Predicting the win, but preparing for the worst. A letdown wouldn't be completely surprising to be honest, but we should beat them down with no Ariza or CP3.
 

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I hear New Orleans players were crying in the dressing room before the game when they saw what uniforms they'd be wearing.
 

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It looks like Rose got poked in the Eye. I hope he's OK.
 

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Boozer leads all scorers with 8 pts on 4 of 5 shooting in the 1st. Rose has 4 assists already.
 

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I'm on a 15 minute break, how are we doing so far?
 
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