2015 Playoffs: (3) Chicago vs. (6) Milwaukee

[Moz]

Noah on pf's is the norm since Gasol can't do it.

I reckon Thibs should consider elevating Taj as a starter and then send either one of Noah or Gasol (Noah for me) to the second unit... Their defensive rotation is more fluid whenever they don't play those 2 together....

Mirotic should just be contented to either post up or spot up (perhaps don't play him at the 3 anymore)just to avoid him bringing the ball down.... Also they should run more of those high pick n roll so that Gasol can be involved in the offense (and put adhesives on his hands also)... Brooks has been shit the past 3 games now perhaps try Moore on the next one... They are lucky Rose' knees didn't flare up yet...

They'll be a very fun team to watch next year. They really do feel like they're one key player away from a very scary team.

If the Greek guy developed some outside touch, they'll be scary indeed... Perhaps they should also shift OJ Mayo elsewhere...

[air gordon]

Yeah I agree taj should be in there at pf. I don't see Thibs changing the starting lineup but indeed give more minutes to taj or even Niko

So far Thibs has been flexible with his 4th quarter lineup

I think Niko just needs to be out there. His versatility helps against the zone.

Bucks have effectively taken gasol out of the series. Before the trap would come once he got the ball. Now it comes when he starts to make his move. For a veteran player it is surprising and disappointing to see him turn the ball over early on (and throughout) the game. He looks gassed in the 4th. Can't convert when he finally gets an isolation

Indeed brooks has been garbage while bayless was a hero. I think the bucks ran pick n roll maybe 5 times in a row with bayless and Dudley. Bulls switch on it. Dudley gets the ball on the roll. Bulls defense rotates to Dudley, Dudley hits the weak side cutter for an open layup. Ugh

I thought it would be the Bulls fans who would be the drunk obnoxious idiots at the Bradley center yesterday. It was actually the other day around. It must be embarrassing for them to have their stadium filled more with Bulls fans

It is amusing to be yelled at, no less in front of my family, to go the fuck home. Of course I want to go home. I wouldn't want to live in Milwaukee and I pretty much got to see a "home" game with my fellow Bulls fans but paid just $40 for a playoff game. I just had to drive an extra hour

On to game 5 at the UC!

[[Q]]

Rose really got embarassed that play. Reminds me of the time Parker schooled Westbrook for the game winner.

The Bucks are really good defensively with all the turnovers they force. if they stay together, watch out.

Well, I watched a recap and people should also mention that Rose also was holding for the last shot and turned it over, so there should have been no way for the Bulls to lose in that scenario

[Andrew]

Visions of the Bulls choking this series away by losing four straight dance hauntingly in my head.

[[Q]]

I certainly think it's a reasonable possibility, not exactly the "0% chance" teams get when down 3-0. Especially with how good Milwaukee's defense is.

[Lamrock]

I reckon the Bulls will take game 6, but I'm really pulling for the Bucks. Their offense is terrible but hey're so fun to watch.

[Moz]

Pathetic... The Bulls are relying to the refs to bail them out flailing and flopping all through out... Finally Gasol contributed big but I'm fed-up of him always complaining to the refs after every missed shot instead of going back to defend... I don't know if Taj is injured or something but Thibs is hesitant to give him big minutes when he should've... Butler has been the offense and defense of this team for the past 2 games and once the Bucks figured him out also, I'll just hope that OJ Mayo will jujitsu some Bulls bench player and will be out for the series...

[air gordon]

Play like bums and you deserve to lose

Gasol and Noah step up on offense but everywhere else they stunk up the place

Have to point the finger again at Rose . Turnovers, missed 3's, poor defense

I am for starting one big man with 4 perimeter players. The Bulls seemed to be patient for spurts in the first half and parts of the 4th but overall they can't help themselves from reverting to idiot basketball

Gasol isn't a post player. Most of his points are coming from the midrange, where he's been efficient from anyway. Start him at high post, as PhatG suggested, and space it out

Dunleavy at the pf. His defensive rotations, specifically on the perimeter, are better than Noah.

Since I'm a Bulls fan maybe what I'm seeing is jaded. Maybe the casual fan sees something other then the Bulls dribbling into double teams with the ensuing pass being stolen.... The bucks offense is patient, keep running screen n roll, and wait for the Bulls to make a bad rotation for an open look or pump fake for a shot at free throws


Kudos to the bucks. They deserve all the accolades

[mp3]

No way the Bulls lose the series, the Bucks have given it a good run they have made there point that they are not to be taken lightly but the Bulls will take this one for sure.

Though I totally understand Bulls fans being nervous lol

[I Hate Mondays]

Nah...next game is a Bulls W . They took G5 for granted, no ball movement, no D . By the time they woke up, Bucks were already in rythm. In G6 we must see some angry bulls. If they take it to G7 I am in doubt they would even beat those hurt Cavs.

[Alpha_]

Bulls in 6.

[Kevin]

Bulls fans must be nervous at this point

[air gordon]

Its frustration for me. They have a legit shot at beating the cavs but they can't stop themselves from messing up against the bucks

I expect the series to be decided in game 7

[allnickstaken]

5-20 FG and 0-7. No more words. The guy can't be a starter at this point.

[Andrew]

5-20 FG and 0-7. No more words. The guy can't be a starter at this point.

Kind of an absurd assertion, given his performance through the first three games of the series. It's also worth noting that Butler was 5/21 in that game, too. I guess he can't be a starter at this point, either.

[Moz]

5-20 FG and 0-7. No more words. The guy can't be a starter at this point.

And you can't be a basketball analyst... So you want the shittier Brooks to take his place?

[I Hate Mondays]

Brooks wouldn't be an option over Rose on any daily basis. But for God's sake...have you seen the last Brooks - MCW matchup when Rose was in rehab ? If not, watch it yourself. Caution, is NSFW

[air gordon]

5-20 FG and 0-7. No more words. The guy can't be a starter at this point.

Kind of an absurd assertion, given his performance through the first three games of the series. It's also worth noting that Butler was 5/21 in that game, too. I guess he can't be a starter at this point, either.

Since Rose is the pg, it is fair to criticize him for poorly running the offense but I don't agree with benching him lol

The poor defense though is something you can't dance around.

Some adjustments have to be made so to speak

[Andrew]

For sure, criticism is fair, but let's not be melodramatic about it. As PhatGeezer said, even if they were to bench him, it's not like they have a better option waiting in the wings.

[air gordon]

Yeah no need for they hyperbole lol

I think we can all agree Rose shouldn't be playing all those minutes, regardless of production. Moore should get a chance over brooks. If brooks isn't hitting, he is useless. Maybe Thibs just doesn't trust Moore. Who knows

[Stress Fracture]

Brooks wouldn't be an option over Rose on any daily basis. But for God's sake...have you seen the last Brooks - MCW matchup when Rose was in rehab ? If not, watch it yourself. Caution, is NSFW

MCW just murdered Brooks that game. Poor Aaron

[allnickstaken]

5-20 FG and 0-7. No more words. The guy can't be a starter at this point.

Kind of an absurd assertion, given his performance through the first three games of the series. It's also worth noting that Butler was 5/21 in that game, too. I guess he can't be a starter at this point, either.

5-20 FG and 0-7. No more words. The guy can't be a starter at this point.

And you can't be a basketball analyst... So you want the shittier Brooks to take his place?

I know. I wrote quickly after the end of the match and i was furious. I calmed down and see the reality
I just hope that Bulls wins the series and get stronger to sweep the Cavs.

[Andrew]

Much better start to Game 6.

[Andrew]

Punk move by The Greek Freak on MDJ. There's "Playoff basketball", and there's dirty play. That was dirty play.

[Manni Live]

84-38? your serious right?