Charlotte Bobcats at Chicago Bulls 11/7

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Coming off a strong win against the Atlanta Hawks last night the Bobcats will go on the road to face the Chicago Bulls. Let's hope that our matchup with the Bulls turns out better than these guys...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Tsr-3FLPI

The Bulls will be without Tyrus Thomas tonight. He'll be out 4 to 6 weeks with a broken arm. Our extensive staff of researchers and investigators ave managed to get the exclusive images of the x-ray of his broken arm... Take a look.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/bobcatsplanet/frog2DM2703_468x514.jpg

Looks damned bad man.:rolleyes:

So fellow Bobcats fans, Are we going to take the momentum from last night's game, continue to play well and get our first road win of the season?

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Here's a profound contribution on my part... yes. :)

[ohara831]

Well, we are both 3-2, and they are 2-0 at home. It is time they lose at home. That, and we did get some good bench minutes in the game last night, and that was the first game in 4 nights. We should not be too tired on this end of a back to back.

Tonight we go to 4-2 with a hard fought road win. 93 - 88

[Toocool]

If we're able to stop Rose, should be a fine win from us.
My prediction:
96-82 in favour of Cats.

[Fred Williamson]

4-2.

DJ will drop 20+ tonight

[ND22]

Yes it can be done. 4-2 would be a great way to start the season, lets get it done.

[dav7z]

4-2.

DJ will drop 20+ tonight

DJ can't stop Rose tonight . Rose is much to strong. No knock on DJ. Nice to have two good different style points....
Felton logged just 23 mins last night and i think can hold Rose in check.
I think we match well
Bulls debth chart , Injerys



http://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/depth-chart/CHI


Felton<<<<<<<<<Rose But not by much

Bell, Flip >>>>>>>>>>>>Salmons , Pargo
Wallace >>>>>>>>>>> Deng
Diaw>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Gibson
TC , Nazz >>>>>>>>> Noah , Miller

Beanch match up

DJ >>>>>>>>>>>>Hindrick


Thats starters and key beanch players , I think we match up very well . Our defence should be a hudge thorn in thair side tonight. Most of our players should be freash loging small mins last night.


Bobcats 92, Bulls 85

[KT#20]

Dav, you're right -- D.J. can't stop Rose. However, Rose can't stop anybody. Felton averaged over 21 PPG last season against the Bulls, and D.J. embarrassed him in their first head-to-head game.

[BRNC]

The closer we keep Ray to 25 minutes (IMO) the better he plays...he plays well against the Bulls...if TOs (again) are 15 or less, Ray only has to play 25-28, and we get points from the bench again we win...

[dav7z]

For those of you who doubt our defence , Meat the 2009 league leading rebounder.
A inproved harder working , better scoring . Better attitude
Rodman

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/statistics

[GoBobs]

DJ has gotten the better of rose the last few times they have matched up

[davcbow]

GW is the king of rebounding!!!!!

Considering we are 3-2 and so are they, we are 0-2 on the road and they are 2-0 at home, its time we win our first road game and they lose their first home game...We can do this....

Bobcats 89 Bulls 85 ....:cool:

[dav7z]

Another instresting stat . To go along with Wallace being the best rebounder in the league this year is .
Charlotte leading the east in team rebounding. . All this is a direct result of L Brown
statistics link early in the thread

[spectre]

DJ has gotten the better of rose the last few times they have matched up

Not in the last game we played them. Both he and Felton got smoked by Rose/Gordon. We were without Raja and the result reflected it.

I REALLY want to beat the Bulls tonight. Like almost more than any other team. I see them as our main obstacle in the playoff hunt along with Toronto and Washington.

[Shrimpy_Jackson]

As a side note people who normally can't watch but have WGN are in luck because the game's on there tonight!

[ammofan]

For those of you who doubt our defence , Meat the 2009 league leading rebounder.
A inproved harder working , better scoring . Better attitude
Rodman

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/statistics

BEAST MODE!

I say wallace goes 20-20 tonight and flip also put in 15 again........we win by 5

[SWedd523]

Hasn't Rose been playing with a sore ankle the past few games? I know he hasn't been playing up to his usual level and after Brandon Jennings whooped his butt, the excuse was that Rose is hurt.



They have 2 starters hurt and only 1 playing (Sounds like us). We should beat them

[ammofan]

god......its only 5:45! I am ready to see us whoopp some Bull behind!

[millst2]

Well with flip and bell giving anything close like last night we will win this thing. In the standings we are 7th but with Toronto, Atlanta and a Chicago Loss it should move us to 4-2 and in 4th. I know it aint the end of season picture but I will definitely relish the fact the Cats are in the top 4 in the east.

[Jennings]

I can't wait for the game either! I took my girl to her first game last night and we had a great time. The team looked great. I just hope we keep it up and everyone has the rust off. I would have liked to see more of Henderson last night because I was there, but the way Raja and Flip was playing I understand. I'm predicting we win by 5 tonight. 96-91

[davcbow]

An hour and a half to go, geeze this has been the longest day....:cool:

[ArcandiaS]

Felton<<<<<<<<<Rose But not by much

Bell, Flip >>>>>>>>>>>>Salmons , Pargo
Wallace >>>>>>>>>>> Deng
Diaw>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Gibson
TC , Nazz >>>>>>>>> Noah , Miller

Beanch match up

DJ >>>>>>>>>>>>Hindrick



I'll just explain my doubts about this one, for the other matchs-up I agree.

I think Noah-Miller have a good complementarity. I know Joakim as I'm a frenchies players follower and he his very strong. Miller is very smart. I see them take the best on our big mens. But I hope I'm wrong, at least for tonight.

[Raleigh_Cats_Fan]

hey guys....let's get a win on the road tonight!

[davcbow]

It is time gang, it is time,,,, Go Bobcats Go!!!!!!:biggrin:

[millst2]

GAMEeeeeeeee Timeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Woodsy23]

any streams?:g:

[teej]

For those who don't have WGN: http://atdhe.net/5550/watch-charlotte-bobcats-vs-chicago-bulls

[Woodsy23]

For those who don't have WGN: http://atdhe.net/5550/watch-charlotte-bobcats-vs-chicago-bulls

thanks!:biggrin:

[millst2]

HAHAHAHAHA they had the bulls running through the streets, looking like they were going to Smash our teams Bus. HAHAHA

[teej]

Sloppy play so far...

[millst2]

alright damnit,, 2 turnovers on 2 possesions


get the head out the anal cavities please

[teej]

^ :D MillSt

Nice 6-0 lead, I'll take it.

[jam]

the commentators said that gw was underrated,good thing he is earning some respect now,6-0 bobcats,

[millst2]

we just have to stop these turnovers.. whats that 5 turnovers?

[BETCATS]

Mistakes and makeups is the theme for this team. I want to be mad at the turnovers, but i cant because they have the lead. The Bobcats are too complicated for me.

[jam]

the stream went down,any other links?

[Woodsy23]

any other streams? :/:g:

[docend24]

any not freezing lagging link (tvu preferable) ?

[teej]

Veetle requires downloading software, but it's free and trustworthy

http://veetle.com/viewChannel.php?cid=4a08b01fc26d0

[teej]

Boris 333333

[BETCATS]

The game is on WGN. Everybody should be able to watch it on their TVs. Its channel 23 on basic cable, it is also on channel 145 (the 'special event channel') on digital cable(if you dont get fox sport south).

[teej]

The game is on WGN. Everybody should be able to watch it on their TVs. Its channel 23 on basic cable.

Time Warner may have it, but my provider doesn't.

And there are those overseas who don't have it either.

[BETCATS]

Time Warner may have it, but my provider doesn't.

And there are those overseas who don't have it either.
Ok cool. I was just making sure everyone knew.


AJINCA ISNT PLAYING?!!!

Nazr and Chandler have combined for 4 fouls in 7 minutes...
Diop rots away on the bench. I hope Vlad doesnt play a lot tonight. Let the Frenchie eat cake. We need a tall guy for rebounds.

[docend24]

http://channelsurfing.net/watch-nba-3.html
but it is sloppy

[ArcandiaS]

I'm really happy seeing Boris and Raja play this way.

It seems like turnovers are commons for the bobcats.

[Raleigh_Cats_Fan]

28-26 after 1 on the road? I'll take it.

[spectre]

I think our defense is lacking on the perimeter somewhat, and the TOs suck...but overall I'm happy for the lead.

Boris is looking good!

[rsxnova]

ill take 52% in the first

[rsxnova]

AA is in now.

[RELAXTV]

I'm watching overseas, so I gotta get the feed via webcasts.

RWBS link

http://www.rwbsports.com/ch3.html

[BETCATS]

AA is in now.
AA>>Vlad
Its hard to say AA>>Anybody, but Vlad in place of a center = disaster

[dnbman]

Flip Murray has been gangsta!

[rsxnova]

AA>>Vlad
Its hard to say AA>>Anybody, but Vlad in place of a center = disaster

Radman does look bad in the paint. Flip is looking like a legit 6th man.

[davcbow]

Boy Radman sucks on defense...

[teej]

Flip > Dontell + Cartier combined. We're so much better than last year.

[RELAXTV]

What is so good about Vlad? Is it because of his size?

Strange that he's our official backup 4

[BETCATS]

What is so good about Vlad? Is it because of his size?

Strange that he's our official backup 4

Postives- Energy guy, can knock down 3s, spreads the court

Negatives- Cant defend, cant rebound(not his fault because he isnt that type of player), huge contract, 3 point shooting ablities supressed in Larry's offense/asked to play center/power forward instead of Small Forward

[teej]

Radman 333333

[Ghost Kat]

Lets Go Cats!!!!!

[rsxnova]

Flip is like a mini AI but better than Graham. Ill take it.

[RELAXTV]

What's more surprising about our playstyle of recently, is our second oppurtunity chances.

That's was three straight position that we had an O rebound!

Great

[Ghost Kat]

Just started watching, Has there been a UPS sighting yet?

[jam]

i think ups is inactive along with diop,wait why is ups the monicker for brown?just asking,

[docend24]

link?:( all dead for me

[millst2]

Vlad cant do shit else,, but man he can shoot the tre

[RELAXTV]

Surprising Hot night for Vlad tonight

Love it!

[teej]

ANOTHER Vladi 3333333

Did Raja teach him how to shoot? :biggrin:

[teej]

i think ups is inactive along with diop,wait why is ups the monicker for brown?just asking,

The UPS commercials, "What can brown do for you?"

And docend, the Veetle link is back on.

[RELAXTV]

And docend, the Veetle link is back on.
I'm watching it right now, but the way the screen gets grainy is driving me nuts. Is it my PC?

[teej]

I'm watching it right now, but the way the screen gets grainy is driving me nuts. Is it my PC?

I think it's the servers at Stanford...not you.

[rsxnova]

Lucky shot by Ray Ray. Can we stop Salmens now?

[teej]

Ray for the DEEP 3333333

[rsxnova]

The Basketball gods are smiling on us tonight.

[teej]

Stevie 33333

[RELAXTV]

Nice half by the Bobcats

Surprising what Flip and Bell (little depth) does to our chemistry

[davcbow]

The Basketball gods are smiling on us tonight.

Ah come on man leave the basketball gods alone....luck might change..:cool:

[blazenheat09]

Clutch Shot by Graham...steady bench production will be the difference this year. Hopefully.

[bonzibonzi]

We can do it ! Bulls seem so floppy !

[davcbow]

Good game so far.... got to stop the TO's and keep hitting the shots.... GW only has 3 RB's so far tonight...:cool:

[KT#20]

Felton with 14 assists and just three turnovers in the last game and a half. Keep it up, buddy!

[Shrimpy_Jackson]

DURK OUR DURRR! Go CATS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGNnEmd9jw8

[davcbow]

None of our big men and also DJ have scored tonight. Only 3 FT's tonight so far.. hummm

[ohara831]

Diaw, Vlad and our defense is winning for us. And Chicago's cold shooting. We have to play better to win this game. Chicago will make a run at us.

[teej]

Nice offensive board and putback by TC...

[teej]

TC Alllleeeey!

[rsxnova]

The fish is starting to get on my nerves.

[ArcandiaS]

Very bad period for Boris whereas rest of the team seems still better.

[teej]

Raja 3333 to end the run...

[teej]

Tyson Chandler!!!

[RELAXTV]

Not to start another Mek comparison, but the one thing I love about TC is his ability to go way above the rim.

[RELAXTV]

And there went my Veetle feed AGAIN...

[rsxnova]

Jordan can will us to a victory.

[teej]

Crash 333333

[rsxnova]

Crash for a 3 then a steal! Damn Salmons

[teej]

Veetle back on :p

[KT#20]

Felton needs one point for a double-double.

[rsxnova]

O shit here comes the Hinrich maneuver.

[teej]

That was an awful third. LB, please fix it...

[ohara831]

Last half of the 3rd was no team ball. All 1 on 1 and it sucked! Blew a good chance to go up by 11, and instead Chicago goes on a run. Play team ball damnit!

[rsxnova]

Shot selection:facepalm:

[ohara831]

DJ is regressing. I am very close to joining the crowd that says we screwed up not taking Lopez. This makes my stomach turn!

[RELAXTV]

Is this fatigue?

God...

[teej]

Boris 33333

[RELAXTV]

YES!!! Good 3

[teej]

Vladi 33333 + foul!

[dnbman]

DJ is regressing. I am very close to joining the crowd that says we screwed up not taking Lopez. This makes my stomach turn!

We can't keep thinking like that (criticizing drafts). It's pointless now.

I don't think DJ is regressing. I just think he might be struggling a bit to learn how to run a team. He's primarily a scoring guard who shoots from outside. If he's got it going, he's great. If he isn't scoring well, he doesn't contribute a whole lot otherwise.

Even though he didn't have many assists, I thought the team flowed very well with him in the first half.

I think the biggest thing for DJ is not being intimidated by Brown. He needs to listen to the guy, but he needs just to play and not be concerned about every little detail. Practice is for worrying. Once it's game time, you've got to just be in the moment and play. (enter Phil Jackson)

[jam]

were losing,

[rsxnova]

You cant tell me that bitch Noah didnt throw an elbow.

[Robertpel9]

Why the FUC* is felton shooting - move the ball to someone who can score

[biz]

Felton :facepalm:

[rsxnova]

Damn out point guards.

[RELAXTV]

When things are going good, I like how the team executes...

But damn Raymond is holding the ball too long, and taking all the shots

[teej]

I fucking hate Ray's hero mode. Jeez. Holy shit. What's his problem??

[Robertpel9]

All chandler is good for is fouling and a few blocks a game

We can still pull this out but you cant allow a 20-2 run.

Chicago is really clamping down on defense. The cats are not moving the ball and we all know the superman felton show does not work

why is flip not in the game

[rsxnova]

I guess we dont give a shit about a 2 for 1

[dnbman]

Felton is taking too many shots, but Chicago has also been playing great D. They've been smothering everybody the last several minutes.

[rsxnova]

We need a 3. I swear if Graham is in over Flip.

[jam]

hang on folks still possible 4 the cats,only down 3,

[biz]

Well, considering the ineptitude on the offensive end due to Ray's heromode, to have a chance to tie it on the last possession is the best we could hope for. I wonder if we will go for the quick 2 or hold for the 3.

[rsxnova]

wow:facepalm:

[biz]

Ok, I hate Vladi as much as the next guy, the dudes terrible on defense, a turnover machine, and can't get a rebound to save his life. But the ONE thing Vladi is good at is draining 3's. Particularly tough 3's with people on him because of his height. Yet hes not in when we need a 3? Color me confused.

[dnbman]

Ok, I hate Vladi as much as the next guy, the dudes terrible on defense, a turnover machine, and can't get a rebound to save his life. But the ONE thing Vladi is good at is draining 3's. Particularly tough 3's with people on him because of his height. Yet hes not in when we need a 3? Color me confused.

Yeah, I was surprised by that too. Vlad and DJ should have been out there. Confusing, unless Brown was thinking a quick 2, a stop, and then another chance to score.

We looked pick & roll, but then went back to Flip.

Dunno.

[teej]

Well, we had a chance to do it, but I'd like to thank Ray's hero mode for screwing us over again....man alive. What's so hard about passing?

[KT#20]

Our center got his ass kicked tonight.

[davcbow]

What pisses me off why does LB continue to let Felton hold on to the damn ball until he has to take a shot? That crap cost us at least 6-10 points tonight....:cool:

[ArcandiaS]

I just can't understand the last five minutes strategies.
Very disappointing defeat.

Good game by Boris & Tyson.
Ray has a double double but he lost so many important plays late in the fourth...

Ok good night everybody.

[rsxnova]

What pisses me off why does LB continue to let Felton hold on to the damn ball until he has to take a shot? That crap cost us at least 6-10 points tonight....:cool:

This is what pisses me off the most.

[ohara831]

WGN guys talking about how Ray can shoot us out of a game. Yep. 5/17. And Bell was 3/12 and Flip 3/12 and DJ 0/2. That is 11/43.

We dont have 2 good guards. We dont have any good guards.

Why were Vlad and DJ not out to at least pose a 3 pt threat?

[Maal]

Bench Felton
Trade/cut Vlad
Get Derrick Brown more minutes

[ohara831]

At least I got to see the Luvabulls!

[biz]

Yeah, I was surprised by that too. Vlad and DJ should have been out there. Confusing, unless Brown was thinking a quick 2, a stop, and then another chance to score.

We looked pick & roll, but then went back to Flip.

Dunno.

Yea, DJ / Flip / Radman / Gerald / Chandler would give us three legit 3-point shooters and 2 good rebounders to give ourselves a second chance. I hope you are right and Brown was thinking quick 2 but for whatever reason they had to resort to the 3-ball, would explain the line-up.

[KT#20]

What pisses me off why does LB continue to let Felton hold on to the damn ball until he has to take a shot? That crap cost us at least 6-10 points tonight....:cool:

What on earth makes you think we would have scored? Felton has his faults, but quite a few times he ends up with the ball with the shot clock winding down, or because no else wants it.

With that said, he went from having a great game to an average game because of that junk.

[davcbow]

I think its time to trade either Ray or DJ.... preferably Ray and his turn overs forced passes and bad shooting.... I have noticed DJ don't shoot well in away games... :cool:

[davcbow]

What on earth makes you think we would have scored? Felton has his faults, but quite a few times he ends up with the ball with the shot clock winding down, or because no else wants it.

And what makes you think we wouldnt have>??? You guys always full of excuses for Felton... He just stood there bouncing the damn ball dont you have eyes???

[rsxnova]

LB is talking about having a hard time scoring. I have a feeling there will be a trade.

[teej]

I think its time to trade either Ray or DJ.... preferably Ray and his turn overs forced passes and bad shooting.... I have noticed DJ don't shoot well in away games... :cool:

We can only trade Ray with his permission, and it's not like DJ has shown he can handle the Point the last few games...

[dnbman]

There were definitely a couple of shots that Felton had no business taking tonight. However, he also had some great looks and simply missed them.

The last few minutes the Bulls were also playing great D. We moved the ball around but just weren't getting good looks. The Bulls were quick to clog the lane when needed, which made our drives pretty mediocre.

The Bulls are a great team. They've got height, D, shooters, passers. I'd rather win, but we played a respectable game for most of the night.

[davcbow]

We can only trade Ray with his permission, and it's not like DJ has shown he can handle the Point the last few games...

Id start asking him.... Maybe it will shake him up to start playing better...:cool:

[dnbman]

And what makes you think we wouldnt have>??? You guys always full of excuses for Felton... He just stood there bouncing the damn ball dont you have eyes???

No he didn't. There were a few times when he looked pick and roll first when he might have passed to shooters, but they were often covered.

[ohara831]

We can only trade Ray with his permission, and it's not like DJ has shown he can handle the Point the last few games...


It's not like EITHER Ray or DJ have shown that they can handle the Point.

[KT#20]

Unfortunately, D.J. can't run an offense or defend, and Ray can't shoot to save his life.

Ray's done a good job distributing and has held the turnovers in check the past couple of games. I think we're all in agreement that 8.5 APG and only 1.5 TO is doing a great job.

This still brings me back to one question -- has there ever been any word of him working with a shooting coach during the offseason?

[spectre]

The Bulls played good D down the stretch and our guys weren't getting open off the screens. I think a lot of those Felton didn't have a lot of choice to shoot. I don't think TOs can be an issue here as he had a 10:1 Asst/TO rate?

We were up 7 late in the 3rd when LB sat Felton and Crash?...the Bulls took off from there and we were never able to fully get it back. I think we've now seen the downside of Flip.

This was a good game...we just ran out of juice at the end. We're still .500 and I'm still feeling good about these guys.

[ohara831]

Although I cant stand him, I have to give Noah his props for his tenacity. Guy has an engine that never stops. And he just hangs around the rim and keeps getting rebounds.

[davcbow]

Unfortunately, D.J. can't run an offense or defend, and Ray can't shoot to save his life.

Ray's done a good job distributing and has held the turnovers in check the past couple of games. I think we're all in agreement that 8.5 APG and only 1.5 TO is doing a great job.

This still brings me back to one question -- has there ever been any word of him working with a shooting coach during the offseason?

I think he did after his rookie season..:cool:

[BRNC]

It was a good game...not a trash game...the only pisser for me is why can't any of our guys box out Noah...I mean really...

[BeebCats]

I don't want to defend Felton's horrible shooting, but did you guys notice how nobody else wanted to take the shot? At least 2 out of the 5 times near the end he would pass it and the ball would inevitably end up back in his hands.

Now, that's not to say he went hero mode on the other ones, but it just doesn't seem like anybody else WILL take the shot (besides flip).

And I'm with whoever said "why wasn't vlad in the game at the end" :g:

Overall, not a bad game... we could've played better, and it would've been great to get the W over another team gunning for the last playoff spots, but oh well. We didn't totally regress from the ATL game, so hopefully we take another step forward.

edit: ^^^ Agreed, Noah had the game of his life

[spectre]

It was a good game...not a trash game...the only pisser for me is why can't any of our guys box out Noah...I mean really...

He didn't really start taking off til TC got those first 2 fouls and had to sit...but yeah, we'd done a lot better up til now boxing out.

Bulls are probably a top 7 defensive team.

[TheBeagle]

Fairly short:

Great Chi defense compounded with refs who refused to blow the whistle kept the good guys out of the lane and jacking up 3s, which worked for 3 qtrs, but rarely do you win games from 3. Too many unforced TOs to boot, which I guess is kindred to Bobcats basketball no matter the coach...

Still, all that against us, the guys went toe-to-toe against a rested team on their court and were in the game up to the end, so very proud of how this team has come along and see how better it can get with some more gelling and improvements along the way.

A couple days rest and get ready for another tough one against Orlando followed by Detroit the next night. Schedule has been pretty damn nasty to us so far, or is it just me?

And agreed, spectre...I'm feeling good about this crew also!

[KT#20]

I don't want to defend Felton's horrible shooting, but did you guys notice how nobody else wanted to take the shot? At least 2 out of the 5 times near the end he would pass it and the ball would inevitably end up back in his hands.

That was my point. He also was the recipient of a couple of wide open looks that he just didn't hit. The corner three and the top of the key jumpshot from the college three-point line.

Putting blame on him for this loss is ridiculous. As Spectre noted, when he came out near the end of the third, we were sitting pretty, but when he came back in the early fourth, we were down.

[dnbman]

The Bulls played good D down the stretch and our guys weren't getting open off the screens. I think a lot of those Felton didn't have a lot of choice to shoot. I don't think TOs can be an issue here as he had a 10:1 Asst/TO rate?

We were up 7 late in the 3rd when LB sat Felton and Crash?...the Bulls took off from there and we were never able to fully get it back. I think we've now seen the downside of Flip.

This was a good game...we just ran out of juice at the end. We're still .500 and I'm still feeling good about these guys.

Spectre, you haven't met your knee-jerk quota yet. Get busy.

[rsxnova]

I don't want to defend Felton's horrible shooting, but did you guys notice how nobody else wanted to take the shot? At least 2 out of the 5 times near the end he would pass it and the ball would inevitably end up back in his hands.

Now, that's not to say he went hero mode on the other ones, but it just doesn't seem like anybody else WILL take the shot (besides flip).



I bet this is what we will try to fix with out first trade.

[spectre]

Spectre, you haven't met your knee-jerk quota yet. Get busy.

LOL! Hey man, I'm the most optimistic Cat fan out here! I always think we can win (tho I'm shitting bricks thru most of the games).

Derrick Rose with 7 TOs and 4 assists. Y'all think our PGs are bad...he's a freaking scrub! :rolleyes:

BTW, I thought Boris had a great night. The TOs weren't so hot...but his stat line across the board is awesome.

[spectre]

Hey I just noticed...Felton has the highest +/- of anyone on the squad...+13! The nearest is Raja with +7, Crash with +3, Nazr with +2 and Boris with +1...everyone else is in the negative.

You guys don't know what the hell you're talking about! Felton was EASILY our best player!

:escape:

[ohara831]

Hey I just noticed...Felton has the highest +/- of anyone on the squad...+13! The nearest is Raja with +7, Crash with +3, Nazr with +2 and Boris with +1...everyone else is in the negative.

You guys don't know what the hell you're talking about! Felton was EASILY our best player!

:escape:

But that aint saying much.

[biz]

Hey I just noticed...Felton has the highest +/- of anyone on the squad...+13! The nearest is Raja with +7, Crash with +3, Nazr with +2 and Boris with +1...everyone else is in the negative.

You guys don't know what the hell you're talking about! Felton was EASILY our best player!

:escape:

I mean, overall, for the majority of the game Ray did play very well. He limited the TO's and ran the offense effectively. Prior to 5 minutes left I was thinking he'd played a very good game. He just sucks most when it matters the most.

[dav7z]

Hey I just noticed...Felton has the highest +/- of anyone on the squad...+13! The nearest is Raja with +7, Crash with +3, Nazr with +2 and Boris with +1...everyone else is in the negative.

You guys don't know what the hell you're talking about! Felton was EASILY our best player!

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I Agree Felton played a decent game . Though the board seems to have lots of haters, Loaging 10 assist and i counted FIVE bail out shots . With only 1 turn over was a decent game.
Remember this was a tough team on the road and we stayed in it til the end. The fouls called made a big differance. expected on the road, Another thing they beat us on the boards . As a team we shoot just 39% to thair 50%

I agree shooting needs to inprove . Im not ready to start trading though . We continue to work on our sets and rythem . Shots should fall. Ive noticed in the six games this year DJ seems to either be very good or very bad [not instrested] Ican't put my finger on it he shot the ball well last night , But didn't seem to look for his shot tonight. His assist was bad all so . Don;t know why?
Boxing Noah out was key all so . No way Salmons should go off on Bell and Flip that way. We the better team and should beat them easy at home as we continue to inprove.

Lexy didn't shoot but had a + per tonight . Im not so sure i wouldn't work him in to the rotation. I think with experiance he could be our center of the fucture.

[dav7z]

The way im looking at this , The more im convinced DJ hurt us bad
0 for 2 , 1 assist , no points Lost a 7 point lead in the third . When Felts came back in they had the lead. [UNINSTRESTED] BK would deliver better than that.
Could it be truble in the point guard camp between Felton , DJ , And Brown?

[davcbow]

Hey I just noticed...Felton has the highest +/- of anyone on the squad...+13! The nearest is Raja with +7, Crash with +3, Nazr with +2 and Boris with +1...everyone else is in the negative.

You guys don't know what the hell you're talking about! Felton was EASILY our best player!

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I never said he cost us the game I was just pissed when he would just stand there and hold the ball when I clearly saw shooters open... He was waiting for the box out ignoring the shooters. I saw him do this 4 or 5 times in the second half.....:cool:

[davcbow]

About DJ, he just stunk tonight, like dav7z said he seemed uninterested....:cool:

[Toocool]

Disappointed that we lost the game.

Positives:
Felton, 1 TO! And DD, although the FG% was a bit low for him
TC - Starting to get the hang of things, now being able to block shots and is improving his scoring
Diaw is back on a groove, however the TO's hurt us.

Negatives:
Outrebounded, Cmon TC, show us what your made of. Also to note that TC fouls too early, we need him for more than 30 minutes since he brings a good defensive presence inside (And yes I will say it, BETTER than Okafor)
Augustine wasn't...too flash hot. Didn't seem to know what he was doing really (not to mention was on the court for 11 minutes, and got a whopping -16)
FG%, less than 40% = shocking
Finally, LB needs to teach Vlad Rad how to defend. He seriously just stands there while people drive to go for the uncontested shot. Hes 6"10 for crying out loud.

[spectre]

I was being sarcastic guys...mainly about the +/- stat.

Felton had an "ok" 1st half, seemed a little shaky at first but tightened it down and got (I think) 7 assists in the 1st half and was something like 3 of 6 from the field. Some of his decisions during that stretch were wrong but they didn't cost us (example: bad pass but it got tipped out of bounds by the Bulls so our ball...no TO). 3rd quarter he was still doing ok, but when he sat and the Bulls got the MO when he came back in he didn't make good decisions at all. The movement stagnated...but it's his job to keep it moving. He made bad shots, and even tho I think he haddn't much choice once again...it's his job to make the right decisions.

DJ couldn't keep their PGs in front of him to save his life (notice another comment by LB on "allowing dribble penetration). As soon as DJ came in Hinrich got 2 open looks within the 1st minute...5 points and we're only up by 2.

Flip chucks...but I'll address that in the other thread.

Crash hardly drove at all and once again reverted to jump shot mode. He held Deng early, but during that 4th quarter his guy was part of the group that burnt us.

Raja...see Salmons, 1st half.

I'm highly disappointed in our defense. The Bulls' main strategy is to use a lot of screens and we acted like we'd never faced that before. There were a few times we switched well but more times than not guys like Deng and Salmons would get open looks and burn us.