Playing without Derrick Rose for the first time in six game—an entire six game!—the Bulls capitalized on an ugly shooting night from all but one of the Raptors to claim their first road win of the year and avoid starting 0-4 away from home for the first time in five years. With about five minutes […]
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Game Preview: Chicago Bulls (3-3) vs. Toronto Raptors (4-5)
Six games into the season and the Bulls are just 3-3, sitting four games back in their division and playing far below their potential But it’s just six games, and it was obvious coming into the year that it would take time to work Derrick Rose back into the lineup. That work got harder though. […]
A final farewell to Nate Robinson
It took longer than expected, but Nate Robinson has finally signed with a new team. The point guard inked a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets worth $4.1 million, formally ending his stint with the Bulls. I have already professed my love for Nate Robinson on here, but I will paste it again because he […]
What I Will Remember About The 2012-2013 Chicago Bulls
With the Bulls 2012-2013 season in the books, it’s time to look back at the year. For right now, with the season still visible in the rear-view mirror, it makes sense to discuss what will stick with us about this season. What follows are the things I will remember about each player from this season, […]
Rapid Reaction Game 5: Heat 94, Bulls 91
Rather than the normal rapid reaction, this one will just be a few quick thoughts. First, a lot of credit to this Bulls team. They were shorthanded the entire season, but never used that as an excuse. They had their nights that they faltered and fell flat, but it’s games like tonight that show you […]
Game 5: Bulls-Heat Preview
In pretty much a must-win game, Chicago put in its worst performance of the year, as well as one of the worst postseason games in the franchise’s history. Now they find themselves in a true must-win situation, facing elimination as they hit the road. You can’t blame the Bulls too much, I guess, considering the […]
Rapid Reaction Game 4: Heat 88, Bulls 65
MVP (Most Valuable Player): LeBron James did what an MVP does. He recorded 27 points (9-20), seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals. The Bulls as a team recorded just 12 assists, although Chicago only had 19 baskets—so not many chances to get an assist. LVP (Least Valuable Player): No one player earned this. It […]
Game 4 Preview: Heat-Bulls
On the defensive side of the ball, Chicago forced the Heat into exactly what they wanted: midrange jumpers in Game 3. The only problem is, Miami didn’t get the memo that they were supposed to miss those shots—or at least not all of Miami did. Tom Thibodeau’s game plan worked against LeBron James, who went […]
Quick Reaction: Heat 104, Bulls 94
MVP (Most Valuable Player): In a game where LeBron James (6-17 field goals) didn’t shoot great and Dwyane Wade (ten points) disappeared for stretches, Chris Bosh picked up the slack. He had an enormous double-double with 20 points, 19 rebounds and added two blocks and four assists for good measure. LVP (Least Valuable Player): Carlos […]
Game 3 Preview: Heat-Bulls
Hold on one second, I’m still adding up all the fouls from last game. 51 personal fouls, nine technicals, two ejections and one flagrant. According to my math that adds up to…one lopsided victory. Lots of people said this is what “playoff basketball” is all about, but it’s a stretch to say that what the […]