One does not simply beat the Bulls following a loss. This game is a good example of what it takes to be a title contender. Yes, the Bulls haven’t been one since that fateful Game 1 against Philadelphia, but they carry themselves like one. On the other hand, while Houston has grown into a legitimate […]
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Rockets at Bulls preview
The once-hot Bulls are now on a bit of a skid, having lost three of their last five games. With a stiff challenge against the Rockets on the docket, Chicago will be hard pressed to keep up its impressive trend of winning after losses. The Bulls have staved off losing back-to-back games 11 of the […]
The 2014 Plan, Part Seven: Pacific Grim
For years the Bulls have touted 2014 as the year the team would finally have spending flexibility. But with the summer approaching, management has thrown cold water on the possibility of bringing over long-awaited Real Madrid star Nikola Mirotic. With a franchise so well-versed in bracing its fans for disappointment, that got us at Bulls […]
The 2014 Plan, Part Six: Introducing the Thibs Mood Scale
For years the Bulls have touted 2014 as the year the team would finally have spending flexibility. But with the summer approaching, management has thrown cold water on the possibility of bringing over long-awaited Real Madrid star Nikola Mirotic. With a franchise so well-versed in bracing its fans for disappointment, that got us at Bulls […]
Bulls Fail to Sweep Season Series Over Nets, Fall 96-80
Sometimes they’re the Bad-A** Bulls, but tonight they were just the Bad Bulls. Jeff Van Gundy noted Chicago’s win over New York yesterday wasn’t a fourth quarter blowout, but rather a game that was decided in the first quarter, and the same could be said of tonight’s game. The first quarter was a trainwreck, primarily […]
Bulls at Nets Preview
The teams keep changing but the Bulls seem to have the Nets number in the Brooklyn era. They took three of four meetings in last year’s regular season and obviously won last year’s memorable seven game battle in the first round of the playoffs. They’ve thumped the Nets by at least 15 in both games […]
The 2014 Plan, Part Five: Why Nikola Mirotic Might Not Be The Final Piece
Just about every Bulls fan who’s seen highlights or Avi’s breakdowns of Nikola Mirotic’s game has to be excited about the prospect of Chicago bringing him over from Spain. He’s the prototypical stretch four, all the rage in the NBA these days. He’s young, having just turned 23, and should be reasonably priced for his […]
Bulls at Hawks Preview: A Birthday Gift for Jo
Today is Joakim Noah’s 29th birthday and he couldn’t ask for a better present, on or off the court, with the Bulls taking a trip to Atlanta to face what’s left of the Hawks. The Hawks have turned into what the Bulls were supposed to be: a team too broken to compete. Already having lost […]
The 2014 Plan, Part 4: Trade Chatter and Frustrating Myths
With the trade deadline upon us, it’s worth taking a look at what this week means for the long-term outlook of the Bulls, and to clear up misconceptions about Chicago’s options. 1. The Bulls were NEVER going to trade for Carmelo Anthony midseason This has been stated in a prior edition of the series but […]
The 2014 Plan, Part Three: These Aren’t the Droids You’re Looking For
For years the Bulls have touted 2014 as the year the team would finally have spending flexibility. But with the summer approaching, management has thrown cold water on the possibility of bringing over long-awaited Real Madrid star Nikola Mirotic. With a franchise so well-versed in bracing its fans for disappointment, that got us at Bulls […]