One Punch In The Face For Rose, 3 For Noah, and 13 For Officials

Bulls Vs Celtics Friday Night
Why you ask? Derrick had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation and lost control of the ball. Not a good way to raise your game.

What in the hell was Joakim thinking bringing the ball down the court with guards to his left and right?!?! Game was on the line. Dumb Dumb Dumb.

Officiating was despicable. Absolutely one sided and atrocious. Incorrect offensive fouls called against the Bulls time and time again. Sad thing to watch. You wanna see how fixed bad NBA officiating is? Watch this video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaZIAXJJDKQ

Oh My Lawd!!!!!

Me Confused.

I didn't want to post anything else until my blood stopped boiling, and I could write with a clear mind. That still doesn't look like it's going to happen. My problem here is with Tom Thibodeau. I have a few senarios as to why Deng, Rose, and Noah were on the bench with the team down by 8 with just 2 minutes left in the game, after resting most of the fourth, and the stadium chanting "we want rose!"....

1.) He legitimately was pissed at them for their lack of defense, allowing NY to score at will, and was sending a message.
2.) He was secretly resting them because he was happy with taking a knee and losing this blowout game. No reason to expend all that energy trying to win against the Knicks, when you have to play Boston (His former team) the following night, and he would rather win big in Boston.
3.) He's an absolute moron that thought it would be better to play with the bench the majority of the fourth quarter.

If senario 2 or senario 3 are true, I'm going to be a very very very angry little boy. After the game, Joakim Noah said he felt like they were being sent a message by the coach. Deep down, I feel like that is the case. I understand the starters weren't getting the job done earlier in the game, but now, you have well-rested starters, 2 minutes to go, and you're only down by EIGHT!!! OK coach, you got your point across, now put them in and win this thing!!! Why would you cost us a game just to make a point. Not smart Thibs. Not smart at all.
On another note, at least I was right about the Korver thing. He had an awesome game shooting 7 for 10 and 4 for 6 behind the 3 point line for 18 points. I apologize for being as wrong as animal cruelty about the Bulls winning this game in a landslide, but let's be honest, did ANYBODY actually expect the starters to get benched, and NY to shoot an insane 16 for 24 from the 3? Didn't think so.

Amazed it was even this close with your heads in your asses.

Good news, bad news. Good news...the Bulls didn't lose this game. Bad news...THEIR HEAD COACH DID!!! I've seen better performances on MTV's 'The Hills'. More to come tomorrow morning. I need Jack Dawson to cut these handcuffs before I drown in my own tears.

D-Rose Is Bigger Than T.V.

No, I don't mean an actuall T.V. I'm talking about television in general. When asked about missing his taping in New York City for CBS' show "The Good Wife" on Tuesday here's what he had to say...

"Oh my God, I overslept. It's nothing big. You can ask anybody I work with was I a problem on set or did I have a problem showing up? I always show up early. I'm sorry I missed it. That's not my character where I big-time that type of show. If anything, I'd love to be on that show. They put a whole another twist on the story where (a driver) was ringing my (door)bell or somebody came out and said I wasn't going in a disrepectful way. It wasn't nothing like that. We had a game (Monday) night, Rose said. We went to go eat. After that, you have to wake up at 6 a.m. to catch a flight? That's tough, definitely tough."

Mr. Rose shouldn't ever have to explain himself like this. If I were a member of the media and I was questioning Derrick about this, I would be perfectly fine with the following response..."Why wasn't I there?!?! Because I'm Derrick friggen Rose. That's why! How about you mind your damn business?!? If they're so concerned about getting me on their T.V. show, they can fly the set out here and film me! And they damn well better change the name from "The Good Wife" to The Derrick Rose Show!"...Yeah, that'd be just fine by me. I'd respond with "Yes Sir, Mr. Rose. I'm very sorry for disrespecting you. Please allow me to punch myself in the eye socket as a token of my penance."

Bulls-Knicks

Bulls are favored by 7 tonight at home. If I were a betting man, I would take that spread. The Bulls are perfect at home thus far and I expect them to stay that way. By nights end, I fully anticipate the Bulls to be 3 and 1, and the Knicks to be 1 and 3. Kind of funny the Bulls and Knicks are the only teams in the Eastern Conference to have only played 3 games so far; yet, the Bulls are also in first place in the Eastern Central. First place in the Central division is where I expect them to be the rest of the year. What a shame they don't have Boozer. They would be just plain filthy good with him. Expect a big game from Amar'e Stoudemire tonight from the Knicks. He will also be a big presence in the paint, so expect the Bulls to do a lot of shooting. I forsee a good game from Korver. Deng should have another real good one if he can knock down the shots, and you can put Rose down for about 22 points and 7 or 8 assists. This game should be a blowout as long as we can hit our shots.

The Bulls overall through 3 games - B

Omer Asik - Still rather impressed with hussel. Needs to learn though, this is not Turkey. You can not hit people whenever you feel like it. Stay out of foul trouble.
Keith Bogans - You'd think somebody that's been in the league 7 years would know how to be effective at putting a ball through a hoop.
Carlos Boozer - Get well soon. Please!
Ronnie Brewer - Rose and Deng are eventually going to need some help at some point. Please assist.
Luol Deng - Longest tenured Bull. Rough first 2. Need to realize you're the go to guy when Rose is sitting. Hope things keep up like they were against Portland.
Taj Gibson - Has a real veteran presence even though only in year 2. No sophmore slump thus far. Keep up the hustle.
James Johnson - Where did you come from? Not sure if you are becomming a real asset to this team, or quality trade bait for the Carmelo deal. Either way. I'm loving it.
Kyle Korver - Great preseason. Terrible start. Great at finding the open shot comming of the screen, terrible at knocking it down thus far. We can live and die by your threes.
Joakim Noah - What can I say about this monster? Double-Double night in and night out. Worked his way to one of the top 3 centers in the league. Couldn't ask for much else except maybe a better post up game. But that's what Boozer is for.
Derrick Rose - I got goosebumps in the game against Detroit when he's at the free thrown line and the UC is chanting "MVP MVP MVP!" Like Derrick said "why not him?" He's really starting to come out of his shell and realize that he IS (i don't care what ANYBODY says) the best point guard in the league. Keep working on that 3 point shot and you'll be putting up 30+ pts a game. Guarenteed.
Brian Scalabrine - Coach on the court. Love this guy. Good energy. Takes his roll seriously even when no one takes him seroius. Seems to be a good replacement for Brad Miller. Has a championship ring, has played with great players, and knows what it takes to win.
Kurt Thomas - A good minute eater during blow-out games. Big body to attack the boards. Good veteran experience.
C.J. Watson - Waaaaay to streaky. Needs to be more consistent and play with more confidence. I'm not impressed through the first 3 games what-so-ever.
Coach Thibodeau - Holds players accountable. Definitely not a pushover like Skiles and Del Negro. The emphasis on defense has paid dividends, but he must not forget the importance of a good offense. Move the ball, create an open shot, DO NOT force shots. There's been way too much of that going on. Have to execute better in the 4th quarter and maintain energy for all 48 minutes. I love the intensity. Seems to have a good feel for substitutions.