01/27/2015 Game thread: Cavaliers @ Pistons, Grizzlies @ Mavericks and Bulls @ Warriors

[Antetokounmpo]

Warriors almost won without the best defensive center and top passing big in the league

And the Bulls did win without the best defensive wing and top slasher in the league.

[Lolo]

No Jimmy Butler, No Michael Dunleavy. And Chicago Bulls still win. Bulls are trolling the league right now.

Should that even be a factor lol

It's actually a big factor for the Bulls because he is the only floor spacer they have. When he is not starting, defenders can sag into the lane and disrupt drives from Rose and Butler. The Bulls are really missing him right now.

[WIN]

LOL @ Warriors fans talking about Bogut's absence as if anyone even wants to hear about it. Won't get any sympathy from Bulls fans on this one; they miss Butler & Dunleavy just as much as the Warriors miss Bogut.

[Jvaughn]

No Jimmy Butler, No Michael Dunleavy. And Chicago Bulls still win. Bulls are trolling the league right now.

Should that even be a factor lol

It's huge. Trust me, us Bulls fans didn't think it would be huge at first, but the Bulls inconsistent play started when Dunleavy went out. The offense runs so much smoother when he's out there because his defender can't sag off.

If you noticed last night, Klay Thompson was out there playing free safety on Hinrich. Wasn't even paying attention to him. Was doubling down on the post on the opposite side of the court numerous times. It also helps Rose tremendously because it opens up those driving lanes. He's really being missed right now.

[Sothron]

Wish I had NBA TV to see the GSW/Bulls game last night. Kinda not cool that I have league pass but they won't show nba tv games on it even though my cable provider doesn't even offer nba tv as an option.

[NBAfan3024]

LOL @ Warriors fans talking about Bogut's absence as if anyone even wants to hear about it. Won't get any sympathy from Bulls fans on this one; they miss Butler & Dunleavy just as much as the Warriors miss Bogut.

most aren't actually

[TheSuzerain]

The Warriors/Bulls game was one of the weirdest I've ever seen.

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One thing I'm interested in, how does Rose not get 1 FTA? He did settle for the 3 ball, and even had to toss up a few to beat the clock, but he had a lot of stuff at the rim. Just baffling to me that he isn't fouled on one of those 33 shot attempts.

Think this can be a spring board for the Bulls. Noah looked a lot better and had his best game of the season. If the Bulls get that Noah more consistently, then bring back JB and Mike, they'll start rolling through teams.

[BloodyQ]

So why wasn't he clutch in 10 shots before hand when he could have won the game?

You know what, never mind. He had a great game. I hope he plays like this every time he plays the Cavs.

Your confusing consistency with being clutch. Rose is still a guy coming off two years of missed basketball, he will be better come April, not sure how much but he is already a better player then he was just 3 months ago.

that's not clutch, most of the professional players (especially guards) are able to make a basket out of 10 times, no matter how important the basket is. You let a D league guard take the last shot every game for a year , he will make one eventually and thats not clutch.

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