IGT: Chicago Bulls (42-11) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (39-12)

[thechosenone]

But the Bulls kicked there ass a few months back.
I'm not worried about them.
The Bulls needed an asskicking to wake them up.
This negative will turn into a positive.
We can beat the Thunder and yo know it.
We can beat any team in the NBA when we have our full roster healthy again.

I'm actually suprised we won as much as we have without Rose.
I see a light at the end of the tunnel and it shines bright.
We will be ok.

Haha and you still forget someone.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pASaGSpXseU]Rip Hamilton Scoring Plays - 12/20 - YouTube[/ame]
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The man the legend the IRON Rip.

Spoiler

After so much rest he better be.

 

[Bear06]

Rose was exhausted in the ECF last year and after sitting out almost 3 weeks Rose will be a FORCE in the playoffs I predict he will have 28ppg and 8apg.

 

[houheffna]

I can't believe that after beating the Heat without Rose there is a guy here believing that the Heat is a better team. Ι give no shit for a regular season game but what was PROVEN in that game is that the Heat isn't the unbeatable force many of you believed.
Where did you get that dumb shit from? Are you new to the sport? What are you a soccer fan? Look at who the Heat have lost to this month on the road besides the Bulls Now tell me if any of those teams can beat them in a seven game series.

We played 2 times against them. 2 times. The one without Deng the other without Rose. In the first game we almost won it. In the second time we blew them. YES winning in the regular season means NOTHING but it gives you the potential. AND YES last year the Bulls had the potential to beat them in the ECF. (All games were close except the first) They didn't. They didn't have a SG.(That's why everyone is shooting so good this year because they knew that this was why they lose off season improvement for every shooter) And they didn't have the experience.

when the Bulls beat the Heat last year and swept the season, I heard the same argument. I picked the Heat in 6 last year...and was wrong. Been watching basketball for way too long, quit listening to goofballs like SP94 and watch for yourself. Let him dumb down the forum for others, don't fall for the idiocy...just saying...

That's basketball and that's life. You can't believe that because they beat us in the ECF they will beat us forever. Same shit for Rose. He wasn't good in last year ECF. So? Will he be that bad forever? Being more clutch this year means ONE THING. That he is more determined this year. For me this means a lot. Also seeing him stop turning the ball over shows that he evolves as a PG. HE GETS BETTER. Wasn't you who admitted that you didn't believe that Rose could bring some Wade sth in the Bulls but you changed your mind? Now he missed some games to be fresh in the playoffs and he became a kid again? Change your mind so easily? Nice but I don't. I know that this guy is getting tons better year by year and I see it.

Yes, I said he has the potential to be as good/greater than Wade. Wade is a HOF player. Will he? Remains to be seen. That said, until I see him make those moves AGAINST THE HEAT...then I am not going to assume he is Jordan in the clutch like you think. Yes its one game, and it is funny how people didn't see that after the last Miami game. You, like most fans, take what you want from each game, "looking at the bright side" I guess. Delusion...all of it.

Also your theory about Lebron Rose's Nemesis doesn't exist. You are the only one who believe it and some other Heat fans. You are not giving Rose a free pass because he was inexperienced last year for this kind of games. You believe that it was Lebron who stopped him. Rose scored 34 against the Heat. But if you believe so that's fine. I want to see what will you say when this pathetic Miami Heat team will be eliminated before the ECF or by a 4-0 Bulls victory in the ECF.

Damn right I am not giving Rose a free pass. He is not a rookie. If the Bulls win, great, its what they have to do to win a title. And yes, Lebron did bring Rose to a screeching halt...

And except from that. I knew about Miami. Now you start putting Oklahoma too ahead of us. WHY? They have some weaknesses. They have the best player in the league right now BUT they are not unbeaten or something. They are better than the Heat but they are not a lock for the finals too. The Spurs can beat their asses too.

The Spurs are the Thunder's Achilles heel. That said, yes, I have thought that OKC was a better team...so what? I never said they were unbeaten...its hilarious how you buy into this crap that because I said that, I am not a Bulls fan...if I say that 2 teams out of 29 are better than this Bulls team, I am wrong and "disloyal". Believing a team is better and hoping you can beat them...totally different things. I am not playing...so I can analyze impartially. What is so difficult to understand about that?

So we have the best record. We have the best defense. We are not that worse in offense.Actually we are an elite offensive team. We are the best rebounding team. We are the best assist team (VERY IMPORTANT). And you still consider the Heat and the Thunder better teams. What else you need? A championship? Heat and Thunder won one? The championship is an other story. Not only stats, not only offense, not only defense. You need health,luck and a lot more to win this. Or you believe that the Mavs were a better team than the Heat and the Bulls last year? Or you believe that best team = best offense?

Case in point...thought Miami would beat Dallas...hoped Dallas would beat Miami. See? It wasn't hard. Went through that many times with many sports. I am a Sox fan, a Bears fan...do I think the Tigers are better than the White Sox? Yes. Did I believe the Bears would be the Packers in the NFC title game? No...rooted for them to do it, but thought GB was a better team.

Nobody can be 100% sure that the Bulls will win the championship this year. But they are the best team in the league right now. So they have the most chances to win this. Nothing more nothing less. A tall guy can get injured in the ECF this year like it happened last year and the opponent will take this advantage. Nobody knows what will happen. Until then this team IS built to beat the Heat and has everything needed to beat the Thunder too.

I haven't said anything about 100%...I said OKC and Miami were better teams, put words in someone else mouth, not mines.

By the way...all of you...ALL of you who talk this crap about me and others like me not being Bulls fans because we have a different point of view then you do...

were you suggesting that J.R. Smith was the answer?
were you suggesting that Ben Gordon was the answer?

Why would you need them if you got Rip Hamilton?

One dude in particular is a hypocritical blowhard who pines for attention on a Bulls forum. Post a lot of videos...has to say something even if it means nothing? Anybody know who I am talking about? Sad...life must be hard for the poor sap. I guess ESPN was too big to give him the attention he craves...

 

[thechosenone]

April 26, 2012: End of NBA regular season
April 28, 2012: Start of NBA playoffs
June 26, 2012: Last possible NBA Finals date

That's something many guys forget this year. All players are exhausted right now with this tight schedule and in the playoffs many of them will break like weak during the playoffs. It will be a 6 month non stop race. The teams which give their players some rest will have a huge advantage.

 

[scottiepippen1994]

I haven't said anything about 100%...I said OKC and Miami were better teams, put words in someone else mouth, not mines.

They are not better teams.
This is just your opinion.
And you have a right to have it.
BUT YOUR WRONG.
Please for the love of God, leave us alone and go find a Heat forum.
They will love you there.


Just advice from your bestest pal in all the world, SP.

 

[Scoot26]

April 26, 2012: End of NBA regular season
April 28, 2012: Start of NBA playoffs
June 26, 2012: Last possible NBA Finals date

That's something many guys forget this year. All players are exhausted right now with this tight schedule and in the playoffs many of them will break like weak during the playoffs. It will be a 6 month non stop race. The teams which give their players some rest will have a huge advantage.

Who are we resting that isn't already injured? And whats to say we also dont succumb to more injuries in the playoffs? The risk is about even for every team.

 

[thechosenone]

Where did you get that dumb shit from? Are you new to the sport? What are you a soccer fan? Look at who the Heat have lost to this month on the road besides the Bulls Now tell me if any of those teams can beat them in a seven game series.

Let's see. Utah,Lakers,Orlando,Chicago,Oklahoma and Celtics. Of course all of them except Utah can beat them in a 7 games series.

when the Bulls beat the Heat last year and swept the season, I heard the same argument. I picked the Heat in 6 last year...and was wrong. Been watching basketball for way too long, quit listening to goofballs like SP94 and watch for yourself. Let him dumb down the forum for others, don't fall for the idiocy...just saying...

I do this and allow me to believe that this year the only part I was wrong is that Noah would be an all star instead of Hibbert. In all other "predictions" based on what I see I am right so far. SP believed the exact same thing you believe. I am not on this train. He just saw the light.

And no last season I was sure that the Bulls would lose the series. They were capable of making it BUT experience is a huge factor when it comes to Finals. Also last season this team could go offensively as far as DRose could get. Nothing more. This year their passing is CRAZY and their shooting is by far better than last year. They have a decent SG too. Nothing same with last season for the Bulls. BUT you can say that the Heat is the same team with last year. Yes the same team that beat us in 4 close games in the ECF last year.

Damn right I am not giving Rose a free pass. He is not a rookie. If the Bulls win, great, its what they have to do to win a title. And yes, Lebron did bring Rose to a screeching halt...

I am with you in this. Free pass wasn't a good expression. He is the one to blame. Maybe I should use the word excuse. Experience is a great factor I will say it again. Even Jordan lost in his first ECF. (And in his second)

The Spurs are the Thunder's Achilles heel. That said, yes, I have thought that OKC was a better team...so what? I never said they were unbeaten...its hilarious how you buy into this crap that because I said that, I am not a Bulls fan...if I say that 2 teams out of 29 are better than this Bulls team, I am wrong and "disloyal". Believing a team is better and hoping you can beat them...totally different things. I am not playing...so I can analyze impartially. What is so difficult to understand about that?

Never said you are not a Bull fan. You know why the Spurs are the Thunder Achilles heel? Because they have a good PG and they have CRAZY passing game and good shooting just like the Bulls. Westbrook is a cancer in defense. I wish I could make a video of him defending you should understand then. But I can't. Just watch a OKC game and give emphasis on how pathetic and out of position he is in defense. You can easily understand why DRose will destroy him.

PS. In papers yes the Bulls are worse than the Heat and the Thunder. Big 3, Bug 2, Rose. But reality is different. The Roseless Bulls have proved that. Anyone is saying "oh they win without Rose" I SAY BULLSHIT without Rose they are just an above average team. Nothing more. But they have proved that they have a great team and the rest of the players are not worthless. Even John Lucas is not worthless. Who is the last player in the bench. You can't say the same thing about Miami or Oklahoma.

That was more than enough for today. I won't debate anymore. And don't take anything personally. We just talking. Both of us love the Bulls. I know you love them more than me. Peace.

 

[houheffna]

We good, long a you don't believe the idiocy...don't be blinded by random youtube videos from goofballs! But again, we cool.

 

[MSOADE54]

Hi guys.
I missed the game and I'm grateful for it.
I just watched the Highlights.
Jesus tap dancing christ, did you see that posterization of Asik.
How embaressing.......
But enough with that.......the Bulls loose to the second best team without Derrick Rose.
Why are you people whiniing and bitching like the Bulls died.
What kind of loyal fans are you.
Its 1 fucking loss. Get a fucking grip.
We beat the same team when Rose was in the lineup but your beer-toked brains must of forgot.
We also beat the Heat without Rose.
Its not the end of the line so please stop the crybaby bullshit.
It ain't over and when Rose returns, we will be just fine.

Thank you SP94!

 

[scottiepippen1994]

We good, long a you don't believe the idiocy...don't be blinded by random youtube videos from goofballs! But again, we cool.

Imma goofball and your a douchebag.

 

[thechosenone]

Who are we resting that isn't already injured? And whats to say we also dont succumb to more injuries in the playoffs? The risk is about even for every team.

I have the feeling that Both Rip and Rose are out for way more games than they should due to injuries. Of course nobody will admit that we keep Rose out on purpose. But it can't be 10 game missed serious.

For example:

K.C Johnson ‏ @KCJHoop
Rip said he's ready to play and that he's fine that Thibodeau keeps holding him out. #Bulls

And I am sure that he could play sooner. We will see if my feeling is right when Rose returns if Deng sits out for 5-6 games "because his wrist got worse"..

Yes injuries are bad luck you don't know when a player will get injured. But when a player is playing for 5 months day after day without rest then him getting injured is more possible than a player with fresh legs.

 

[scottiepippen1994]

Let's see. Utah,Lakers,Orlando,Chicago,Oklahoma and Celtics. Of course all of them except Utah can beat them in a 7 games series.



I do this and allow me to believe that this year the only part I was wrong is that Noah would be an all star instead of Hibbert. In all other "predictions" based on what I see I am right so far. SP believed the exact same thing you believe. I am not on this train. He just saw the light.

And no last season I was sure that the Bulls would lose the series. They were capable of making it BUT experience is a huge factor when it comes to Finals. Also last season this team could go offensively as far as DRose could get. Nothing more. This year their passing is CRAZY and their shooting is by far better than last year. They have a decent SG too. Nothing same with last season for the Bulls. BUT you can say that the Heat is the same team with last year. Yes the same team that beat us in 4 close games in the ECF last year.



I am with you in this. Free pass wasn't a good expression. He is the one to blame. Maybe I should use the word excuse. Experience is a great factor I will say it again. Even Jordan lost in his first ECF. (And in his second)



Never said you are not a Bull fan. You know why the Spurs are the Thunder Achilles heel? Because they have a good PG and they have CRAZY passing game and good shooting just like the Bulls. Westbrook is a cancer in defense. I wish I could make a video of him defending you should understand then. But I can't. Just watch a OKC game and give emphasis on how pathetic and out of position he is in defense. You can easily understand why DRose will destroy him.

PS. In papers yes the Bulls are worse than the Heat and the Thunder. Big 3, Bug 2, Rose. But reality is different. The Roseless Bulls have proved that. Anyone is saying "oh they win without Rose" I SAY BULLSHIT without Rose they are just an above average team. Nothing more. But they have proved that they have a great team and the rest of the players are not worthless. Even John Lucas is not worthless. Who is the last player in the bench. You can't say the same thing about Miami or Oklahoma.

That was more than enough for today. I won't debate anymore. And don't take anything personally. We just talking. Both of us love the Bulls. I know you love them more than me. Peace.

:rolling:
Someone just did a major bow before the devil himself.
LoL
You don't have to go nuttswinging now.
I'm dissapointed in you....You were doing so dam good until this.

 

[houheffna]

Thechosenone knows who the troll is...good to see.

 

[scottiepippen1994]

Thechosenone knows who the troll is...good to see.

Yeah you.

And Prop Joe sucks almost as bad as you.
He makes Richard Simmons cry like Lebitch.

 

[thechosenone]

:rolling:
Someone just did a major bow before the devil himself.
LoL
You don't have to go nuttswinging now.
I'm dissapointed in you....You were doing so dam good until this.

You know you said the same stuff with Hue two months ago. Don't make me search for posts. :lmao:

You just saw this light. The light!

 

[thechosenone]

Thechosenone knows who the troll is...good to see.

He had some wrong opinions about how far this team can go. But he saw the light. :rolling:

I don't believe he is a troll. Neither you.

 

[houheffna]

You know you said the same stuff with Hue two months ago. Don't make me search for posts. :lmao:

You just saw this light. The light!

Dude ain't seen no light...he is not smart enough. Idiots like him windsock...nothing new. Its not too much to ask to be consistent.

And yeah, you can go back and look at what dude been saying...you will only become more confused. He's a schizo, got like 60 personalities, and they all dumb as hell.

 

[thechosenone]

SP = CCS MVP :lmao:

Always with a funny post to make my day. And that's the reason we are posting here. To have fun and talk about basketball.

 

[scottiepippen1994]

You know you said the same stuff with Hue two months ago. Don't make me search for posts. :lmao:

You just saw this light. The light!

That's a lovely rendition of the Chicago Bulls 2012 NBA World Championship trophy.
Don't hate on me.
You have shown me the light and I see it well.
The Heat and Tunder are not better teams than the Bulls.
Thanks for helping me see this.
You really are the chosen one.
And feel free to bring up any old posts of mine you wish.
I have nothing to hide.
I've been as consistant as anyone.

And I did a little Hue nutswinging like you too.
I tried to private message him and be a friend many times.
I even try really hard to agree with him but I just can't.
I even apologized privately and publicly to him for some evil things I may have said to the guy. Even if the evil things are the plain truth.
It won't do anything but make him gloat.
Believe me son,
Ain't shit personal here.
Its a fucking messageboard.

Don't bow down to anyone in the heat of a debate, especially when your right.
Please and Thankyou.

 

[thechosenone]

Don't bow down to anyone in the heat of a debate, especially when your right.
Please and Thankyou.

Not bowing down. He said his opinion. I said mine. We were clear. There is no fucking way in hell me changing his opinion or him changing mine. So there is no need to continue this. Anyone has the right to have his opinion.

He may be right at the end and i may be wrong. I don't see it but it's a possibility.