How many times did they mention that Hinrich and Miller gave us 34 bench points? Miller scored 23, for the record, and Hinrich 11 on 4-11 shootng. Brad Miller's +/- for the game was +26. I'm very happy for the guy. He blew those free throws to clinch a loss for us and tonight he did it all when it mattered.
Have to agree. I've never been a big Noah fan but the big man has turned me around the 2nd half of this season. That steal and dunk fouling out Pierce was SWEEEETT!!!!!
No one makes that play. You would think this guy could become a good defender in the future. I'm hoping....
At this point you have to like the bulls. You have a motivated rested BG playing for redemption, the bulls are deeper, and there is a chance that Rondo is suspended. Throw in the fact that the Pierce looks old and tired and Ray Allen isn't going to be that hot again and the bulls can get it done. The wildcard is the C's bench and whether or not somebody shows up. But will Doc even put any of those guys in at this point?
All I will say is, how the fuck you lose to a young inexperienced team when you're up by 8 points with 3 mins to go in the game? Also dumbass playing by Rondo at times, he still has to grow and not take those stupid shots that are so hard to make even if Pierce or Allen took them, pass the ball, especially when it's not your night. (6 pts i think) Then Pierce turning the ball over? Personally I am blaming Pierce for every single game versus the Bulls, he has simply not shown up for the series, whether he's tired or not I really don't care, he has to be blamed for not doing his job out there, which is being a leader and a captain and taking the team on his back. Bulls are not as good as the Celts are making them out to be, this series should have been done in 4 or 5 games, with at least 3 of them being won by 15+, and yet we have broken the record for OT games, with 1 going 2 ots, and 1 going 3 ots. It's a shame, big fucking shame. I will seriously consider not watching the playoffs anymore (at least until the next season begins) if the Celtics lose game 7.
Bulls need to win it. If they win this, the first round pays for Gordon's contract, and the second round pays for the luxury tax for next year. No excuses for Jerry after that.
It has been pretty amazing. I wouldn't be able to choose. However this series has definitely been exciting. I did love the 2002 Kings vs. Lakers series. 2000 Portland vs. Lakers was good too.
The Bulls aren't as inexperienced as they look. Brad Miller is a fossil. John Salmons is 30 and has a beard. Ben Gordon and Kirk Hinrich had already been through 4 playoff battles. And even our "inexperienced guys" Rose went to the very end of the NCAA tournament, and Joakim Noah went to the very end, winning twice. Tyrus Thomas went to the Final Four, and already played in two playoff series.
as die hard of a rockets fan I am, I must admit that I missed a lot of the 1st half of our game watching this fantastic finish.......only right that this series goes 7......
Yeah, I can't disagree. I think part of the reason we've seen so many overtimes is neither of these teams are coached worth shit. It's like we're watching the special Olympics. I've never been a big believer in Doc -- and as he is my West Suburban Gold Conference brother, it pains me to say that. I hope to God the Bulls don't overreact to this series and settle for VDN this offseason.
Easy there feisty. Any reasonable take would put the Bulls chances in game 7 near nil. It's hard as hell to win in the playoffs on the road. Add that to the fact that this is game 7 and we're dealing with the feisty Boston fans and that has to dip. I think it'll probably be close, but I'm not expecting a win.
