IGT: Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat 1/29 2:30 CT on ABC

[BNB]

I expected to lose.. but that one hurt. We had so many chances to take that game and we couldn't do it.

Free throws wound up being the difference in this game. Miami shot 40 and made 30, we shot 28 and made 20.

 

[Anytime23]

Thats been the case for the Bulls pretty much since 06-07. They have always struggled to guard LeBron for the most part.

But yeah, the game doesnt mean much except the Bulls gave it their all and came up just short against a fully healthy Heat team while we were missing our best defensive player and our backup PG.

Hinrich arguably guarded Wade as well as anyone when he played for us.

 

[JosMin]

The loss was just a matter of us not capitalizing on opportunities. Rose shouldn't have missed those free throws, but what can you do? Proud of our effort tonight. Noah looked great, everyone played with great heart and intensity. We'll be seeing them again soon, just like the Pacers. Trust me, the outcome is going to be different.

 

[scottiepippen1994]

I don't think that was the referees' fault at all...a couple things from this game...

1. Lebron's post game doesn't stop him from choking in big moments...
2. Rose had a chance to win the game...off of a flop...and didn't (and yes...he does flop)
3. Bulls shut DWade down pretty much at will. Noah and Asik give him more
problems than anybody else does.
4. The game doesn't mean much.

AMEN.
That about sums it up people.

 

[houheffna]

Thats been the case for the Bulls pretty much since 06-07. They have always struggled to guard LeBron for the most part.

But yeah, the game doesnt mean much except the Bulls gave it their all and came up just short against a fully healthy Heat team while we were missing our best defensive player and our backup PG.

I disagree, Wade kicked the Bulls' asses on several occasions during that span...but since Thibs showed up, that hasn't been the case.

 

[Scoot26]

I disagree, Wade kicked the Bulls' asses on several occasions during that span...but since Thibs showed up, that hasn't been the case.

Hinrich always did a pretty good job on Wade. Not saying Wade ALWAYS has bad games against us, but we usually played pretty good D on him.

Bulls did a pretty good job on that sweep of Miami in 2007 playoffs.

 

[B18]

Positives: 1. Rose and the improvements he made this offseason showed today, he was mixing his shots up.
2. We held in there without Deng, Watson and JL3 on the court is a huge disadvantage.
3. Noah stepping up.
4. Rip provided us with great defense at times.
We defenantly have a great ecf to look forward too. Providing both teams get there and are healthy.

 

[BNB]

Rose really does need to stop shooting so many 3's though. He's shooting 5 a game and hitting 30% if them. That's terrible.

 

[Anytime23]

Jeff Gurt just tweeted Rips 2nd half statline...wow, really ugly.

 

[scottiepippen1994]

I disagree, Wade kicked the Bulls' asses on several occasions during that span...but since Thibs showed up, that hasn't been the case.

We could have our own version of Wade in March when China releases there prisoners.

 

[Scoot26]

Jeff Gurt just tweeted Rips 2nd half statline...wow, really ugly.

Hamilton didnt score. He had 11 at the half and did nothing in the 2nd half.

 

[Uman85]

Lose by 4 without Deng? I'll take it. Can't wait for this team to go up against the queen and his jesters at full strength.

 

[ChiTeez.com]

I'm interested to see how the Bulls pick up, especially since there are a few players that are in China. But, I'm not expecting much.

 

[X]

Lebron's still a bitch. Rose is still awesome. fuck miami.

 

[BNB]

Jeff Gurt just tweeted Rips 2nd half statline...wow, really ugly.

What is it? I don't remember Hamilton hitting a shot in the 2nd half. Maybe he did though, idk haha

 

[Dementia]

I'm interested to see how the Bulls pick up, especially since there are a few players that are in China. But, I'm not expecting much.

The last thing we need is another China and JR Smith discussion...

 

[houheffna]

We could have our own version of Wade in March when China releases there prisoners.

Comparing Wade to J.R. Smith is like comparing Filet Mignon to a slider...kind of silly

 

[Uman85]

What is it? I don't remember Hamilton hitting a shot in the 2nd half. Maybe he did though, idk haha

He didn't. He was held scoreless.

 

[RC_Skinny22]

Let´s be honest:

We can really look forward to the playoffs IF we start them 100% healthy!

Has been a good game from Rose especially. Missing those 2 FTs will kill him!

Boozer and Hamilton didn´t have their best games. We were also the whole game in foul trouble. That´s something the Bulls have to avoid in the future!

After that game the Heat should be worried much more than the Bulls!

 

[Anytime23]

He also had like 5 turnovers. Hamilton was absolute shit on offense but he did play good d so I'll give him credit for that but so far he's been bad vs good defenses. Needs to step it up