it's not only because they lost...it's HOW they lost. the 1st quarter, Bulls jumped out to a 16-0 lead w/ 4:35 left to go in the quarter. 16-0!!! i thought they were going to thoroughly manhandle ATL, but Al Horford went absolutely bonkers on the D. when the O needed to make shots, they didn't; whole 2nd half, the team looked sloppy on both ends. they got away from the PnR (why...have absolutely no clue) and tried to ISO D-Rose and let him do his thing. only thing was, he was cold (although he did get 12 dimes, so he got the team involved) and had many careless TOs. also, at one point, Bulls had a 19 pt. cushion mid-way into the 3rd; can't drop those types of games especially w/ playoff seeding on the line.

not overreacting at all, just mad they lost when they should have beat them by 30. reminiscent of the Toronto game...they didn't play 48 minutes and paid for it. Looking for a serious bounce back against the Magic though.

Zorkmid

4410 Posts

March 03 2011 20:45 GMT

#2143

I think its cause they blew a big lead. I think they started out on a 15-0 run or something and were up huge at halftime.

Sorry, above poster beat me to it.

slyboogie

United States3423 Posts

March 03 2011 22:43 GMT

#2144

On March 04 2011 05:45 FQD1911 wrote:
it's not only because they lost...it's HOW they lost. the 1st quarter, Bulls jumped out to a 16-0 lead w/ 4:35 left to go in the quarter. 16-0!!! i thought they were going to thoroughly manhandle ATL, but Al Horford went absolutely bonkers on the D. when the O needed to make shots, they didn't; whole 2nd half, the team looked sloppy on both ends. they got away from the PnR (why...have absolutely no clue) and tried to ISO D-Rose and let him do his thing. only thing was, he was cold (although he did get 12 dimes, so he got the team involved) and had many careless TOs. also, at one point, Bulls had a 19 pt. cushion mid-way into the 3rd; can't drop those types of games especially w/ playoff seeding on the line.

not overreacting at all, just mad they lost when they should have beat them by 30. reminiscent of the Toronto game...they didn't play 48 minutes and paid for it. Looking for a serious bounce back against the Magic though.

After this game, I think it'll be really exciting to see these two teams duke it out in a best of 7. I think think that the stars are lining up for that. We often forget that the Bulls are still a pretty young team and Atlanta would be a good first round test for them. I'd expect the Bulls to win that series of 5 or 6 games though.

MassHysteria

United States3678 Posts

March 03 2011 23:21 GMT

#2145

That would be a pretty good matchup actually, especially since Hinrich is playing for the Hawks now. A stubborn, hard-working guy and pretty good defender. Plus you can't underestimate how much he knows about the Bulls, and he did take D. Rose under his wing when he got drafted. I still don't see them beating the Bulls though, but never say never I guess.

Ace

United States16096 Posts

March 04 2011 02:58 GMT

#2146

Not sure what to say about all of Orlando's wings, but Turk has been terrible.

Hrrrrm

United States2081 Posts

March 04 2011 03:25 GMT

#2147

Heat about to lose in the 4th (again) after being up 20 against Orlando. You'd think when it came crunch time Wade/Lebron would be clutch. Quite the opposite has occurred. Fourth quarter collapses are great!

Ace

United States16096 Posts

March 04 2011 03:26 GMT

#2148

It's actually not Wade or Lebron's fault. Everyone else passing up open shots and not closing out on Orlando shooters is the issue here.

city42

1656 Posts

March 04 2011 03:26 GMT

#2149

If NBA games were 36 minutes, Miami would go something like 75-7.

Ace

United States16096 Posts

March 04 2011 03:30 GMT

#2150

Chalmers is terrible

icystorage

Jollibee19347 Posts

March 04 2011 03:38 GMT

#2151

bosh just got owned on that play.

Ack1027

United States7873 Posts

March 04 2011 03:42 GMT

#2152

What a sequence..

Ace

United States16096 Posts

March 04 2011 03:42 GMT

#2153

LEBRON AND WADE HOLY SHIT

icystorage

Jollibee19347 Posts

March 04 2011 03:43 GMT

#2154

WOW wade and lebron! wade gotta be hurt.

city42

1656 Posts

March 04 2011 03:44 GMT

#2155

Why were the fans mad at the refs there? Miami had to foul.

iLoveKT

Philippines3615 Posts

March 04 2011 03:44 GMT

#2156

Nelson = Ballhog

Ace

United States16096 Posts

March 04 2011 03:44 GMT

#2157

definitely cant blame this one on either of those guys. Wow they have played a great game. What defense on that last possession.

On March 04 2011 12:44 city42 wrote:
Why were the fans mad at the refs there? Miami had to foul.

Most fans are morons.

MassHysteria

United States3678 Posts

March 04 2011 03:46 GMT

#2158

The problem is their half court offense sucks tbh...that is why their 29th in the league with assist per game

I haven't watched this game though, just tuned in.