2011 ECF: (1) Bulls vs. (2) Heat

[Jhiane]

got it

[atlwarrior]

That said, Bosh was just killing the Bulls with that midrange jumpshot. Chicago shot a little better in this one but didn't move the ball particularly well which the Heat did and they shot 50% from the field compared to just under 42% by the Bulls. A lot of easy ones missed around the hoop for the Bulls - some of which should have been fouls but still, got to knock them down - which just added to their misery. Now it becomes an uphill battle.

Yeah not sure what happened to Chicago offensively tonight particularly in the fourth qtr. They played fine up until then. The ball movement just stopped and they started getting out hustled. A lot of weird fouls were called against the Bulls too which caused some very key players to be in foul trouble early in the game and as Andrew said there were a lot of non calls. Boozer played well on the offensive end but at the same time terrible defensive effort against Bosh. LeBron has been all over the floor these last two games. He was very active tonight forcing turnovers, getting blocks, steals.

[benji]

Joakim Noah is now trying to be like Kobe by committing a hate crime.

I say 25 game suspension.

[Jhiane]

I'm just frustrated in the league when Bryant says like that on the officials unlike Dwight's reaction after the foul goes for a T immediately

[jonthefon]

An OKC-Miami Finals is going to be fucking fun. The teams might combine to shoot 100 free throws in a game.

[Jhiane]

I don't think so, I'd say Mavs

[Martti.]

Will watch the full game tonight, will have to look at the calls. In the meantime, 2-1, things looking good.

[atlwarrior]

I don't think so, I'd say Mavs

Actaully he's right. The Thunder do get to the free throw line way more than the Mavericks in that series. But not because the refs are making bad calls like the Chicago/Heat series, but because Durant and Westbrook are that good at getting to the free throw line. The Thunder are the league's leader at FT attempts. They always get to the free throw line. Mavs fans are still in no position to complain when their best player holds a record for free throws made in a playoff game without a miss.

[Jeffx]

Bulls lack of a serious 2-guard is really hurting them. Rose has to do most of the work and set everyone up. From what I see, none of these cats can create his own shot.

They could use Ben Gordon right now.

[George7]

Second straight game that Bulls are having a breakdown in the 4th.Haven't watched the full game yet,so no opinion about the calls. Despite those calls those it really is concerning to see that the team is struggling to cap off a good performance. A consistent shooter,especially on the 2 guard spot, is really lacking,but as things are now,Thibbs has to find a solution from inside.

I think that Rasual Butler can be activated. Deng can't do it all on his own on helping Rose from the perimeter,as he's the only one playing good.Last night he had a bunch of crucial threes in the end of the 3rd. Korver is playing really bad so far and he's a huge key for the series. So playing a Butler more and limiting Brewer and Bogans who are not good shooters would bring some help. And of course set more plays for those players. Try to alter the offense more and confuse Miami.

And I'm still insisting on the meaning Korver has to the team. Last night was 1-2 from the field and 1-1 3s. That's waaaaay too little attempts for a player like Korver. He should be taking more shots as he is the best shooter in this team. And he's a streaky one. If he has a good start on the game,9 times out of 10,his end will end on a good fashion as well.

[rise]

I don't think so, I'd say Mavs

Got that right.

Also, Joakim Noah is a fucking faggot.

[[Q]]

Stuart Scott and Doris Burke are 2 of many reasons why i hate espn:

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Kobe!

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[Lamrock]

The only thing ESPN has going for it is Jeff Van Gundy, and to be honest, he's enough to make it enjoyable.

[Jhiane]

I think that Rasual Butler can be activated.

That's what confusing me since he was in bulls.. Rasual is the one I recognized as the best shooter in the NBA

and about Jeff Van Gundy, I don't like him being game commentator and most of all his voice.. When I first heard his voice, I thought there was a girl commentator

[Andrew]

I'm a little surprised Butler hasn't been given an opportunity as yet, he's kind of gone to waste since they signed him. With Korver struggling, it might be worth a shot giving him a bit of a run.

Meanwhile, Charles Barkley and Heat fans are not getting along:

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Quoted here:

"You know those people can yell and scream but they don't have the hair on their (butt) to grab me," he said. "They don't have enough hair on their (butts) to walk up to me man to man and say, 'Let's do this.'

"All that yelling and screaming just makes me laugh, man."

Barkley found Sunday's scene amusing.

"They were telling me I suck," he said. "They were telling me I never won a championship. Like, 'Come on, give me something better than that, dude.'

"I always laugh at that statement, 'You didn't get a ring. 'I'm like, dude, you work at McDonald's. My life's a lot better than yours. You relax.'

[Axel The Great]

Lol, I knew Sir Charles would say something along those lines. I like how Kenny Smith just looked back and danced along.

[Fresh8]

Heat will win the series!

(COME ON JINX POWERS!)

[The X]

Heat will win the series!

(COME ON JINX POWERS!)

Sorry, it's a Heats-Mavs Final like I said it would be

[atlwarrior]

Man thank goodness Noah got off easy even though it was a 50k fine. I was afraid Stern was going to put his foot down on this whole situation. I'm Glad he saw the situation a little bit from the Bulls perspective. Watching Mike and Mike in the Morning. The Bulls players said that the guy who Noah called a faggot was obnoxious the whole game and harassing the players. To be honest, I don't feel bad for the guy. It Still does not justify Noah losing his composure though. He shouldn't allow some jerk to take him out of his game like that. The league should address this issue. It is just as wrong to harass the players. This is a perfect example how out of line the Heat fans can get.

I'm a little surprised Butler hasn't been given an opportunity as yet, he's kind of gone to waste since they signed him. With Korver struggling, it might be worth a shot giving him a bit of a run.

Meanwhile, Charles Barkley and Heat fans are not getting along:

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Quoted here:

"You know those people can yell and scream but they don't have the hair on their (butt) to grab me," he said. "They don't have enough hair on their (butts) to walk up to me man to man and say, 'Let's do this.'

"All that yelling and screaming just makes me laugh, man."

Barkley found Sunday's scene amusing.

"They were telling me I suck," he said. "They were telling me I never won a championship. Like, 'Come on, give me something better than that, dude.'

"I always laugh at that statement, 'You didn't get a ring. 'I'm like, dude, you work at McDonald's. My life's a lot better than yours. You relax.'

[benji]

It Still does not justify Noah losing his composure though. The league should address this issue.

Exactly. That's why I say 25 game suspension starting now for Noah. And 10 games for Rose for not leading his team like a proper MVP and shutting down such hate crimes before they happened and hurt people.

It's insane to consider Rose an innocent bystander when he's the MVP. He should have taken himself out of the game and prevented Noah from ever doing this.

Just because they're in the NBA is no justification for getting away with a crime.

[koberulz]

"I always laugh at that statement, 'You didn't get a ring. 'I'm like, dude, you work at McDonald's. My life's a lot better than yours. You relax.'

[Jhiane]

It's insane to consider Rose an innocent bystander when he's the MVP. He should have taken himself out of the game

you gotta be kidding.. Rose is facing the Heat. not Pacers or Hawks

[atlwarrior]

"I always laugh at that statement, 'You didn't get a ring. 'I'm like, dude, you work at McDonald's. My life's a lot better than yours. You relax.'

Gotta love Charles for speaking the truth.

[Loupeitak]

Bulls look to have a good game. Miami's offense is quite stale right now. Hoping they start moving the ball around more.
EDIT: Aaaaand, Lebron's heating up

[Drex]

Entertaining so far. LeBron just had a really nice block on Rose.