Gamethread: 76ers @ Bulls 7pm 04/09 on TNT

[RPK]

Mmmm, free Big Macs...

 

[dougthonus]

The Bulls are still capable of choking and blowing this game, we almost blew a 9 point lead on NY with only 3 minutes left.

However, assuming they win, the 6th seed definitely becomes a little bit more possible.

The 76ers have a magic number of only 2 against the Bulls, but if the Bulls win this game there will be 7 games left. The Bulls will be favored in each of their three games most likely, possibly not against Detroit. Philly will be underdogs in all of theirs.

Sure it's unlikely, but I suppose you can still dream of it.

 

[dougthonus]

Should have put up a question of who hits the shot to give them 100 points on the new over / under.

 

[HeavyC]

This team has been a joy to watch lately. If only Paxson could have made the trade sooner or Deng would have shut it down sooner. This lineup seems to have really come together. It had become a chore to watch games at about the mid point of the season, but I suppose winning basketball does a lot to cure that.

 

[step]

God I hate the commentators.

 

[RPK]

HeavyC wrote:

This team has been a joy to watch lately. If only Paxson could have made the trade sooner or Deng would have shut it down sooner. This lineup seems to have really come together. It had become a chore to watch games at about the mid point of the season, but I suppose winning basketball does a lot to cure that.

Bulls need to find a way to move Deng. It's evident he just doesn't fit with Derrick Rose.

 

[Manic Devourer]

dougthonus wrote:

The Bulls are still capable of choking and blowing this game, we almost blew a 9 point lead on NY with only 3 minutes left.

However, assuming they win, the 6th seed definitely becomes a little bit more possible.

The 76ers have a magic number of only 2 against the Bulls, but if the Bulls win this game there will be 7 games left. The Bulls will be favored in each of their three games most likely, possibly not against Detroit. Philly will be underdogs in all of theirs.

Sure it's unlikely, but I suppose you can still dream of it.

Difference between the Sixers and the Knicks are that the Knicks actually have good shooters from distance that can get hot, the Sixers don't.

No way the Bulls lose this game.

That being said, again our offense is what got us the win, not saying it's a bad thing but I think our defense could have been a little better - though with how little good shooter the Sixers have, it gives an illusion that we played good D.

 

[dougthonus]

Wow Collins is funny.

Sure, a fan recognized you because you coached here 20 years ago. It couldn't be that you're on national TV regularly, he remembered you from your coaching days. You look basically the same.

 

[TheStig]

dougthonus wrote:

The Bulls are still capable of choking and blowing this game, we almost blew a 9 point lead on NY with only 3 minutes left.

However, assuming they win, the 6th seed definitely becomes a little bit more possible.

The 76ers have a magic number of only 2 against the Bulls, but if the Bulls win this game there will be 7 games left. The Bulls will be favored in each of their three games most likely, possibly not against Detroit. Philly will be underdogs in all of theirs.

Sure it's unlikely, but I suppose you can still dream of it.

Believe Doug, I don't think Philly wins another game all year and I am including the playoffs.

 

[Newskoolbulls]

Doug Collins talking about BGs contract status.

 

[Newskoolbulls]

dougthonus wrote:

Wow Collins is funny.

Sure, a fan recognized you because you coached here 20 years ago. It couldn't be that you're on national TV regularly, he remembered you from your coaching days. You look basically the same.

Yea he does look the same minus the curly hair.

 

[Gene]

Wow, I wasn't expecting such a dominating win. Derrick was fabulous tonight yet again. His distribution skills continue to get better each game.

Tyrus had a great game offensively. I'd still like to see him box out better.

Everyone else was just really solid and played smart ball tonight.

 

[Newskoolbulls]

Tyrus was 14 of 14 from the line.

 

[dougthonus]

Gene wrote:

Wow, I wasn't expecting such a dominating win. Derrick was fabulous tonight yet again. His distribution skills continue to get better each game.

Tyrus had a great game offensively. I'd still like to see him box out better.

Everyone else was just really solid and played smart ball tonight.

He looked like he could have been more aggressive scoring tonight, but his passing looked very good. He seemed to make a lot of difficult passes at time he was able to score or draw a foul if he pushed it.

Still it made for some outstanding looking passes. He looked like he could dominate offensively if he wanted. I think he could have gone for 30+ tonight.

 

[Dpauley23]

I think he just rather pass than score. Thats why he not aggresive enough on offense side of the ball. Once he gets he needs to score hes going to become superstar. As for Collins, maybe they recognized you because you were announced head coach for about 5 days

 

[Newskoolbulls]

Dpauley23 wrote:

I think he just rather pass than score. Thats why he not aggresive enough on offense side of the ball. Once he gets he needs to score hes going to become superstar. As for Collins, maybe they recognized you because you were announced head coach for about 5 days

Yea I remember driving and ESPN radio announced that he was close to be being named our head coach.

 

[sth]

http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/riots-wild-markets-did-space-storms-drive-us-mad/



Very interesting theory. Has anyone felt weird the past few days?

 

[BigPete]

Yessir. I believe I have a tooth infection though...maybe it was the solar radiation...hmmmmmm

 

[JOVE23]

I've been crazy.

 

[LordKOTL]

Yeah...'cause I can't spot the Aurora from wehre I live--and I'm on the right side of the 45th parallel to do so.