Game Thread: Indiana Pacers (9-0) vs. Chicago Bulls (4-3), 8:00 PM ET on WGN America

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[nathanjizzle]

rose is playing. :biggums:

[imdaman99]

Bulls will win, they will pay them back for killing them in the 4th quarter last week.

Although as a Knicks fan, I'd rather end the streak. But Knicks ain't ending shit at home anymore (1-4)

[Dro]

Lets go....

[Go Getter]

This is going to be a tough game for the Bulls especially if Lance/West is scoring the ball well....the Pacers have so many weapons...

[DuMa]

now we know why thibs sat out rose yesterday

[inclinerator]

rose over or under 40 percent shooting?

[mugiwara]

rose over or under 40 percent shooting?

Under, bulls still win.

[#number6ix#]

Pacers by a 10+ point margin

[SpecialQue]

Just bet $50 on the Bulls.

[Dro]

Under, bulls still win.
If Rose shoots under 40%, the Bulls are not winning...Having said that, I think he will shoot over 40% but the Bulls still may lose if someone else doesn't step up...I'm looking at Boozer...

[Trollsmasher]

Go Bulls:rockon:

[SamuraiSWISH]

Is Rose gonna play? Don't wear the stupid looking neck tape, either. Just come out on ball. I hope this his breakout game, and they give Indiana their first loss. I friggin hate that team. I actually dislike them more than the Heat.

[ihoopallday]

MJ scores 63 points. Pacers win with an epic clutch 3 by Reggie Miller :banana:

[BigTicket]

Bulls will lose, and it's not going to be close.

Btw, if they do lose, and Charlotte (playing Miami), Atlanta (playing NY on the road) and Philadelphia (playing NO on the road) also lose, then there would be only two teams above .500 in the East. I'm hoping that happens just for the lulz :D

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Really looking forward to this one. Great matchup.

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[Bigsmoke]

The United Center is going to be ROCKING!!!!

[The_Yearning]

Time for Derrick Rose to finally show up this season.

Had the night off last night, Pacers played last night, United center, Pacers on a 9-0, the stage is set. Lets see if this dude got the balls.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Bulls looking good.

[pinhead]

Why doesn't Deng play this good for Great Britain? Jackass.

[hitmanyr2k]

Someone needs to gif that guy after the Deng score :oldlol:

[The_Yearning]

Luis Scola killed Gibson and the Bulls commentator on that Euro shake.

[sc19]

Bulls are streak killers. :applause:

[bagelred]

Hinrich has 2 black legs, one black arm, and a special eyesight device. He's the bionic man!

[demons2005]

He's baaaacck. We should sticky this thread I had to look down half the page to find what is likely to be a preview of the decisive matchup of this season (the West is deep but they don't have a title-worthy team

[eurobum]

Pooooooh!

[Chicago Brawls]

Statement game.

:pimp:

[poido123]

Bulls are playing well, but Pacers have been pretty atrocious. I wouldnt read much into this game..

[kamil]

How the hell do the Bulls manage to get a 24pt lead on Indiana after they've played like SHIT in so many games prior this season?

[demons2005]

We are witnessing greatness. Rose is back with a jumpshot

[nathanjizzle]

:bowdown:

[poido123]

How the hell do the Bulls manage to get a 24pt lead on Indiana after they've played like SHIT in so many games prior this season?

Bulls look more energetic and hustling more out there. Pacers arent matching it.

[Go Getter]

Splash all in Paul George's face:roll:



:bowdown:

[demons2005]

Rose looks better than ever. Gonna be a long season for the idiots who were ragging on him til now,

[The_Yearning]

Bulls are playing well, but Pacers have been pretty atrocious. I wouldnt read much into this game..

Right... lets read more into the Pacers performance against the inferior teams that nobody will be talking about come June.

[demons2005]

Take an above .500 team, add an MVP with improved jumpshooting...? Ridiculous and unfair, I wonder what the longest winning streak in the NBA is

[hitmanyr2k]

The Bulls are probably just a bit more motivated after Paul George's comments about them after the first game they played this season.

[demons2005]

The Bulls are probably just a bit more motivated after Paul George's comments about them after the first game they played this season.
Paul George forgot what a healthy Rose is like to play against. :roll:

[Geriatric]

The Bulls are probably just a bit more motivated after Paul George's comments about them after the first game they played this season.

I'm sure you're right. George ticked them off and they've come out like its a fight.

[kamil]

Take an above .500 team, add an MVP with improved jumpshooting...? Ridiculous and unfair, I wonder what the longest winning streak in the NBA is

Longest winning streak is by Lakers back in the 80s i think, 33 games. Longest opening winning streak is 15 games (cant remember which team).

[Droid101]

Pacers looking disinterested and missing wide open shots left and right.

I expect a better effort in the second half.

[poido123]

Pacers looking disinterested and missing wide open shots left and right.

I expect a better effort in the second half.

True.

Bulls need to keep the pressure on, Pacers are capable of coming back into this no doubt.

[Go Getter]

Yeah I gotta curb my enthusiasm before I end up looking like RW after AI's game winner....:oldlol:

[#number6ix#]

The Chicago streak killers

[Go Getter]

anyone got a good link?

[thabisyo]

These two teams playing each other in the second round during playoffs would really help the Heat :hammerhead:

[thabisyo]

anyone got a good link?

http://firstrownow.eu/watch/221874/2/watch-chicago-bulls-vs-indiana-pacers.html

[Dro]

Well, not much to say. We look horrible...

[Geriatric]

Deng channeling MJ on that reverse.

[Fudge]

:roll: @ that skinny white kid on the replay

[hitmanyr2k]

Pacers may as well empty the bench at this point.

[Chicago Brawls]

This is no longer a basketball game.

This is a mugging.

[Geriatric]

:roll: @ that skinny white kid on the replay
Hulkster pose all skin and bones

[poido123]

Put all the bench players out there Thibs. What are you doing?

[EnoughSaid]

These two teams playing each other in the second round during playoffs would really help the Heat :hammerhead:

Hopefully Indiana gets the 1st seed, and Chicago the 4th. Miami at 2 or 3 would be fine for me.

[poido123]

Hopefully Indiana gets the 1st seed, and Chicago the 4th. Miami at 2 or 3 would be fine for me.

LOL at these Heat clowns wanting it the easiest way possible :oldlol: The fans are like the players!

[hitmanyr2k]

Put all the bench players out there Thibs. What are you doing?

I thought the Pacers would empty their bench but Thibs does instead lol. With a 30+ point lead he probably doesn't want to risk any injury to his starters. Let them rest a bit. It's a big enough cushion.

[hitmanyr2k]

Not sure how that's a foul on Kirk. He's not allowed to shoot? :oldlol:

[kamil]

Put all the bench players out there Thibs. What are you doing?

He needs to put Snell in. The kid needs to develop his game eventually.

[thabisyo]

Hopefully Indiana gets the 1st seed, and Chicago the 4th. Miami at 2 or 3 would be fine for me.

I dont think indiana can get the 1st seed so miami has to go for it, else they will end up having to play both teams

[kamil]

anyone got a good link?

Check your inbox.

[thabisyo]

LOL at these Heat clowns wanting it the easiest way possible :oldlol: The fans are like the players!

Why else do we have seeds if you cant plan around it, anyway the issue is pacers, we already know bulls will lose 4-1 :lol

[kamil]

Why else do we have seeds if you cant plan around it, anyway the issue is pacers, we already know bulls will lose 4-1 :lol

Aren't you a Heat fan and a major hater of both Chicago and Indiana? What are you doing in this thread?

[Go Getter]

Not sure how that's a foul on Kirk. He's not allowed to shoot? :oldlol:
:mad: That was bullshit:mad:

[thabisyo]

Aren't you a Heat fan and a major hater of both Chicago and Indiana? What are you doing in this thread?

I dont hate any team actually. I was just saying i would like bulls and pacers to play each other in the EC semi-Finals. But then Poido came and started being well, a clown and I made that statement. I didnt say smack about no team till he was saying smack to me :confusedshrug:

[poido123]

He needs to put Snell in. The kid needs to develop his game eventually.

Absolutely.

This is a perfect time to get him out there.

[poido123]

I dont hate any team actually. I was just saying i would like bulls and pacers to play each other in the EC semi-Finals. But then Poido came and started being well, a clown and I made that statement. I didnt say smack about no team till he was saying smack to me :confusedshrug:

Well you're in our thread. I can say what I like? :hammerhead:

[NumberSix]

LOL at these Heat clowns wanting it the easiest way possible :oldlol: The fans are like the players!
Wouldn't having the 1 seed give them an easier road than th 2 or 3? :confusedshrug:

[poido123]

Get Snell out there Thibs!! And why isn't Teague getting burn?

[poido123]

Wouldn't having the 1 seed give them an easier road than th 2 or 3? :confusedshrug:

Bulls will get 2 or 3 with hopefully Pacers getting 1 seed.

I want us to go at the heat.

[hitmanyr2k]

Hinrich stole that pass from Steve Nash. He used to use that pass on a regular basis when he was with the Suns.

[thabisyo]

Well you're in our thread. I can say what I like? :hammerhead:

Oh well, I am out :rockon:

[hitmanyr2k]

Rose has been on fire all game. Should have been 7/9 if the ref didn't wipe one of his threes out with that offensive foul on Noah.

[poido123]

6 3s wow :eek:

Good to see that shot going down Rose :rockon:

[RRR3]

Rose back in, will keep this in mind when Bulls fans call LeBron a statpadder :lol

[hitmanyr2k]

Rose back in, will keep this in mind when Bulls fans call LeBron a statpadder :lol

Probably came back in because the Pacers had cut the Bulls lead from 33 to 20 with plenty of time left.

[kamil]

Rose back in, will keep this in mind when Bulls fans call LeBron a statpadder :lol

You know there's still plenty of time in the game left, right?

[SamuraiSWISH]

Rose has been on fire all game. Should have been 7/9 if the ref didn't wipe one of his threes out with that offensive foul on Noah.
Agreed. He's stroking the jumper tonight. But does he look slower off the dribble than he used to? Seemed like he was struggling to get by Hill at times this game. I don't know if it's from extra defensive attention but he's relying on the jumper a lot more now. SMH @ RRR3's dumb ass calling Rose a stat padder. Pacers have their best guys in the game, apart from PG and there is still plenty of time.

[poido123]

Rose back in, will keep this in mind when Bulls fans call LeBron a statpadder :lol

Thibs doesn't understand the concept of time managemnt for players, don't blame Rose LOL :hammerhead:

[RRR3]

You know there's still plenty of time in the game left, right?
Pacers starters aren't in. I don't care really, Rose needs to get more game experience anyways, although perhaps Thibs should be more careful with him since he's been hurt a few days ago...

[eriX]

Bulls the streak killer :applause:


You know there's still plenty of time in the game left, right?

if lebron were in the same situation everyone will be rushing to call him a stat padder.

[SamuraiSWISH]

Bulls operate best with Kirk and Rose in the back court. Maybe they need to bring Butler off the bench. Go with Hinrich, Rose, Deng, Gibson, and Noah. Bring Boozer, Butler, and Dunleavy off the pine.

[Project018]

Bulls operate best with Kirk and Rose in the back court. Maybe they need to bring Butler off the bench. Go with Hinrich, Rose, Deng, Gibson, and Noah. Bring Boozer, Butler, and Dunleavy off the pine.

Or get a real 2 man. Bulter is a Forward. Bulls GM :facepalm

[kamil]

What the fvck was that lame call on Boozer and Copeland?

My god... ridiculous officiating.

[JellyBean]

The Bulls looked sharp tonight. Great game plan.

[SamuraiSWISH]

Or get a real 2 man. Bulter is a Forward. Bulls GM :facepalm
Agreed. Trade Deng, Boozer, hell maybe Gibson. We need a legit SG.

[Go Getter]

Agreed. Trade Deng, Boozer, hell maybe Gibson. We need a legit SG.
:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:

[InspiredLebowski]

Well that sucked.

[Lebron23]

thank you for ending the Pacers winning streak.

[InspiredLebowski]

What the fvck was that lame call on Boozer and Copeland?

My god... ridiculous officiating.there was like 20 seconds left and the game was all but over. just get em outta there before something stupid happens.

[I<3NBA]

the Bulls are such assholes. playing like ass when it matters but getting up for these streak busting games.

[SamuraiSWISH]

:oldlol: :oldlol: :oldlol:
You wouldn't be willing to let go of Deng, and Boozer? Those ridiculous contracts, the complete inconsistent play from game to game. Butler already is as good as Deng practically offensively, he can hit jumpers ... and he's proven to be a better defender.

[SpecialQue]

Just bet $50 on the Bulls.

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