Comments on: Rapid Reaction Game 5: Heat 94, Bulls 91

By: DIPEN PATEL

DIPEN PATEL — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:05:29 +0000

HEY TD4LIFE SPEAKING of YOU being a SPURS FAN I HOPE 4 the BEST for YOUR SPURS at a 1 4 the THUMB, ESPECIALLY if it’s OVER the ARROGANT and CLASSLESS miami heat, GO AHEAD and BEAT them DOWN in the FINALS in 4 or 5 GAMES like how those DALLAS MAVERICKS BEAT them in 6 GAMES in the 2011 FINALS.

By: Bill R.

Bill R. — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:40:42 +0000

Great year. Maybe my memory is short, but to me this was the most special, if not the most talented, team the Bulls have had since the Jordan era.

Beyond the heart and the resiliency, the standout thing about this year was the unexpectedly huge contribution the team got from Jimmy, Nate, and Marco. With D. Rose out and the Bench Mob disbanded, things looked dismal. But the evolution of Jimmy, plus the additions of Nate and Marco nearly made up for it. Here’s hoping Jimmy makes the starting lineup next year, and Nate and Marco are kept on board (especially Nate at PG, with D. Rose’s future being a mystery and Hinrich’s health a constant issue and Teague not being a sure thing, despite flashes of goodness).

This post is absolutely right that Noah was the team’s MVP this year. And, not to be forgotten, Carlos Boozer had a very solid year, turning in double-doubles nearly every night. Maybe he is overpaid and maybe he can’t play defense very well, but he is a great player and was absolutely essential to the Bulls’ success, when they did succeed. He takes too much grief in this town; nice to see him have a nice night to end the season.

Thanks for all the great work, Bulls by the Horns.

By: Jeremy Hornik

Jeremy Hornik — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:29:19 +0000

I can’t believe they stayed so competitive for so long. And after Game 7 against the Nets and Game 1 against the Heat, I believed anything was possible… from a Heat 4-game rebound to a Bulls 7-game victory, losing to whomever gets through to the Conference Finals in 5.

Through it, I didn’t watch enough games… but I always turned to By The Horns. Thanks for covering the Bulls so well. Hell of a season.

By: td4life

td4life — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:44:51 +0000

As a longtime Spurs and NBA fan, and also a longtime J. Noah fan, I was sad to see the Bulls go down so quickly after winning game 1. Thibs is the best coach in the NBA (yes I said it). Jimmy Butler has been a revelation; I’m really envious considering he was taken 3oth, and we picked 29th.

I like your team and really hope the Bulls have a good summer and are healthy next year.