Comments on: Points galore: Bulls 120, Pistons 87

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adidas New York Red Bulls Fan Scarf | New York Red Bulls MLS Announcer — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:18:14 +0000

[...] Points galore: Bulls 120, Pistons 87 » By The Horns [...]

By: Russell

Russell — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:22:29 +0000

I think Luol Deng has been a bit underestimated since the season started. If it wasn’t for him, the bulls would be right along there with Detroit. While Salmons was on his slump, and when Kirk wasnt the “captain Kirk” we knew four years back it was Deng and Rose picking up there slack. I mean i think Deng’a finally coming through on the fat contract he got a few years back. Now all they need is either Bosh or Wade. If they can land a big name FA by summer,the average chicago bulls we talk about today will be a dynasty…hands down!

By: Erick

Erick — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:19:00 +0000

I’m curious to see how long this string of good offensive games last. The Bulls may be scoring 100 points, but a lot of their shots are still coming from long range.

With everyone healthy, I’m not sure if they’re closer to the 100-point team or the team that would regularly struggle to reach double-digits in a quarter.

By: Pharaoh

Pharaoh — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:39:02 +0000

Basketball is such a rhythm sport. When a team suffers injuries in basketball, even to complimentary/role players – it will usually have a huge impact on the team as a whole. This rings especially true with a tema like the Bulls, as they lack the upper echelon star talent that the top 5-6 teams have.

I’m glad the Bulls are back to full strength now, as we can truly evaluate this team. I still see #5-6 seed within the grasp for this team.

Love the column Matt!

Check for your boy Pharaoh on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/regal-radio every Monday @ 10pm chating with Champ and D of The Varsity Show as the Bulls season continues to unfold.

By: Matt McHale

Matt McHale — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:11:04 +0000

thirdsaint — You certainly make a valid point…Rose had four of his assists on drive-and-kick long-range jumpers in the first seven minutes of the game.

But Rose is also making some passes he just wasn’t making (or trying) earlier in the season. He had a sweet thread-the-needle pass to Joakim and a nifty alley-oop to Tyrus on back-to-back possessions last night which better illustrated what I was talking about.

Of course, as Vinny noted, having a full compliment of healthy players and practice time helps. Obviously, Rose missed some preseason games, guys were out with injury and his teammates weren’t hitting shots in the early going. As long as the team stays healthy and remembers how to shoot the basketball, his assist numbers should remain pretty solid.

By: thirdsaint

thirdsaint — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:44:13 +0000

I have to say, maybe Rose’s assists number is going up because our players are actually making their shots now. I always thought he did a great job of driving into the paint and drawing the defense with him.

It’s just that last year and earlier this year they weren’t knocking down the open shots like they were supposed to. Now that Salmons is sizzling among other players we are seeing Rose’s assists number rise. Isn’t it amazing what knocking down your shots will do for the team?