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03-06-2010, 08:01 PM
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The big fellow is going to give it a shot apparently. His back still is a bother, but he is good enough to be in the starting lineup. --Eddie Sefko...
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...making this updated version of a Bulls side preview outdated:
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Game Preview #61- Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks
Imgp0584_tiny by knickknack7450 on Mar 5, 2010 11:31 PM CST Comment 25 comments
[Thanks to KnickKnack for today's game preview. Brendan Haywood tweaked his back last night so he may not be available. I haven't seen any update on Hinrich either, but I'm assuming he's playing. This could be one of those unexpected wins to compensate for the tough loss to where .500 harmony is achieved -ed.]
The struggling Bulls play one of the hottest teams in the NBA tonight, the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks are coming off the front end of a back-to-back with a 108-100 win over the Sacramento Kings. Surprisingly, the Mavericks have won 10 straight games, but what is more surprising is that the Bulls have lost 3 straight games on there home stand. This game is a must-win to get back on a winning streak.
To beat the Mavericks, the Bulls have to play like with more offense. That’s right, there offense is struggling right now. It is almost at the standstill pace as it was early in the season when the team scored 80-90 points a night shooting mostly jumpers. It is extremely frustrating to watch the Bulls score 4 points five minutes, as they did Thursday night against Memphis. With seeing so many jump shots clank off the rim, time and time again. If Stacey King wants to start using his poster-maker more, we need more aggressive drives to the hoop. To win they will need contributions from there bench, coming from Hakim Warrick and Flip Murray, who both have been trying to find there fit on the team. They both have to deal with Dallas newcomers Caron Butler, DeShawn Stevenson andBrendan Haywood. Also they will have to control the Mavericks guard Roddy Beaubois, who is coming off a 22-point game against the Kings. If Kirk Hinrich has to guard him with his bad ankle, he could score 20+ again. The Bulls have to control the offense to win the game or it will the frustrating 4th loss in a row for the Bulls. That’s more frustrating than seeing Jerome James on the end of an NBA bench. Oh wait…
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03-06-2010, 08:01 PM
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03-06-2010, 08:03 PM
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03-06-2010, 08:07 PM
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I hope we don't have problems with Flip Murray. This guy can be a pain in the ass sometimes.
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03-06-2010, 08:08 PM
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03-06-2010, 08:09 PM
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03-06-2010, 08:10 PM
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Roddy starting! Marion out*?
*or is he just out of the SL?
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03-06-2010, 08:10 PM
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Roddy gets the start.
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03-06-2010, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mavErika
Roddy starting! Marion out*?
*or is he just out of the SL?
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Marion is playing center.
(At least according to the announced starting lineup. We'll see how this actually plays out on the court).
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03-06-2010, 08:12 PM
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I actually remember the days when there was a ton of Caron Butler hype and I watched a Wiz - Bulls game and Deng shut Butler the eff down. Interested to see if he can do more tonight.
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03-06-2010, 08:13 PM
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OK nvm, seems like Marion is starting and Haywood coming off the bench.
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03-06-2010, 08:16 PM
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If Rose is going to keep hitting those mid-range jumpers, we are in trouble.
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03-06-2010, 08:17 PM
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Dallas is not putting much pressure on the jumpshot....
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03-06-2010, 08:17 PM
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Then again, if the Bulls want to keep shooting jumpers instead of attacking us inside, I'm all for that.
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03-06-2010, 08:18 PM
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And the Mavs can't rebound.
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03-06-2010, 08:21 PM
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The Bulls have ZERO shotblockers since Tyrus Thomas left.
Mavs should try to waltz to the lane every time.
(Of course the Bulls should do the same with Haywood out for the Mavs...)
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03-06-2010, 08:22 PM
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I'm pretty pleased with their energy to be honest. They are moving around and don't look that sloppy right now. I'm not going to harp on the rebounds, it's a given that's going to be an issue.
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03-06-2010, 08:23 PM
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W11 lets go mavs!
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03-06-2010, 08:24 PM
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Nice inbounds play
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03-06-2010, 08:25 PM
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great dunk by dirk!!!!
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03-06-2010, 08:25 PM
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Roddy is not making good decisions tonight.
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03-06-2010, 08:25 PM
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Let's go Mavs ! (good mojo chant)
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03-06-2010, 08:26 PM
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we'll win this one, believe!
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03-06-2010, 08:26 PM
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20-20 !
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03-06-2010, 08:28 PM
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Quote:
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Roddy is not making good decisions tonight.
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Bad idea taking the pull-up jumper on a 4-2. He didn't recognize the situation.
Have to see what Hinrich does long term, but they might want to look at switching when they set screens for him.
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03-06-2010, 08:28 PM
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I'm pretty pleased with their energy to be honest. They are moving around and don't look that sloppy right now. I'm not going to harp on the rebounds, it's a given that's going to be an issue.
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Yes, I agree. They are looking good.
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03-06-2010, 08:30 PM
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Nice hustle for Najera there. That's what he has to do...battle.
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03-06-2010, 08:31 PM
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Finally another Butler 3.
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03-06-2010, 08:31 PM
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Eddy!!
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03-06-2010, 08:32 PM
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Good play so far
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03-06-2010, 08:32 PM
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Our sucky three point shooters are hitting threes. That's got to be a good sign.
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03-06-2010, 08:33 PM
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03-06-2010, 08:33 PM
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5 O Reb already for CHI??What's happening?atdhe's down.
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03-06-2010, 08:33 PM
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NA-JE-RA!
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03-06-2010, 08:34 PM
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So Haywood's out ?
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03-06-2010, 08:34 PM
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Good play but we must rebound better than that, lets go
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03-06-2010, 08:34 PM
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Nice quarter from Butler so far!
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03-06-2010, 08:34 PM
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Really like having Butler on this team. Smart, tough, and fun to watch.
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03-06-2010, 08:35 PM
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Talent, even if we're suiting up 9 guys, still favors Dallas. They just need to keep fighting on the boards and not get into a lull with energy and this can be a win.
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