GT: Charlotte Vs Chicago 8:00pm

thruthefire · Post #2 » by **thruthefire** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:30 pm

Don't forget the cheerleaders.

ohara · Post #3 » by **ohara** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:32 pm

I want #45. For the integrity of the game LB, play our starters reasonably. Let's win and go into the playoffs on a winning streak. We have a few days to rest afterwards before the start of the Playoffs.

Fred Williamson · Post #4 » by **Fred Williamson** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:44 pm

...but I want my boys D-Rose and Noah going to the playoffs.

Hopefully, LB will play the starters for 20-25 minutes only

itsthegoat · Post #5 » by **itsthegoat** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 3:45 pm

LETS GO BOBCATS

6_Rings · Post #6 » by **6_Rings** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:27 pm

^ recently joined eh? :eyebrows:

-> raptor-fan-in-disguise

Tupik · Post #7 » by **Tupik** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:32 pm

thruthefire wrote:Don't forget the cheerleaders.

I'd prefer he rested the starters and they play no more than half of the game. I prefer the Bulls making the playoffs, and I don't want our starters to risk getting hurt. But if Larry Brown indeed decides to play this one as a regular game then I applause him for the really classy move :clap:

Post #8 » by **BigSlam** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 4:34 pm

-- Coach Larry Brown continues to say he'll play tonight's last regular-season game for keeps because the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors are still competing for the last playoff spot in the East. Brown said anyone who is healthy enough to play, would, although he reserved the right to manage injuries to Tyrus Thomas, Stephen Jackson and Gerald Wallace.

Injury-wise, Brown said he's most concerned about Thomas (dislocated right thumb) heading into the playoffs.

-- Don't be surprised if center Nazr Mohammed plays a lot tonight. Brown said at shootaround this morning that Mohammed got out of game shape in that month he missed with back spasms and Brown needs Mohammed against Orlando center Dwight Howard.

http://blogs.charlotte.com/inside_the_n ... esday.html

That's great news. Hopefully T2, Jax and Crash get plenty of rest tonight and don't play more than 20 mins each.

cool007 · Post #9 » by **cool007** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 5:42 pm

BigSlam wrote:
-- Coach Larry Brown continues to say he'll play tonight's last regular-season game for keeps because the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors are still competing for the last playoff spot in the East. Brown said anyone who is healthy enough to play, would, although he reserved the right to manage injuries to Tyrus Thomas, Stephen Jackson and Gerald Wallace.

Injury-wise, Brown said he's most concerned about Thomas (dislocated right thumb) heading into the playoffs.

-- Don't be surprised if center Nazr Mohammed plays a lot tonight. Brown said at shootaround this morning that Mohammed got out of game shape in that month he missed with back spasms and Brown needs Mohammed against Orlando center Dwight Howard.

http://blogs.charlotte.com/inside_the_n ... esday.html

That's great news. Hopefully T2, Jax and Crash get plenty of rest tonight and don't play more than 20 mins each.

Those are the 3 key guys I hope Bobcats rest (hopefully don't play more than 20-24 minutes) and rest in the 4th qtr especially.

It's a back to back for Bulls and our starters played HUGE minutes yesterday and our bench is CRAP.

As far as playoffs go, I will rooting hard for Bobcats to win vs Magic.

crzycnk62 · Post #10 » by **crzycnk62** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:18 pm

On behalf of Raptor fans everywhere I will be cheering my heart out for you guys tonight. Hope you kick the bulls all over the court. I am excited about getting our heads thumped by cleveland in the first round..lol..

panthermark · Post #11 » by **panthermark** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:00 pm

And on behalf of all Bulls fans....I say...

Relax....slow down....take it easy...have a break...you deserve it....

MixTKO · Post #12 » by **MixTKO** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:06 pm

I would hate to see a starter go down with a freak injury for you guys. Go ahead and rest your players and let what happens happen. You don't owe TO any favors.

Post #13 » by **Walt Cronkite** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:13 pm

So, if we win and Toronto loses, the Bulls still back into the playoffs?

moevil · Post #14 » by **moevil** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:20 pm

Walt Cronkite wrote:So, if we win and Toronto loses, the Bulls still back into the playoffs?

Yes

Post #15 » by **Walt Cronkite** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:23 pm

That's what I'll be rooting for

Th3RaptorSwag · Post #16 » by **Th3RaptorSwag** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:32 pm

C'MON CHARLOTTE! WE NEED A WIN!

FireColangelo · Post #17 » by **FireColangelo** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:40 pm

Can't wait until the Bulls are knocked out of the playoff run tonight. It'll be glorious.

moevil · Post #18 » by **moevil** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 7:46 pm

Team who signed lazyass, totally uninterested Hedo, doesn't deserve to be in playoffs.

King of Troy · Post #19 » by **King of Troy** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:06 pm

The Raptors and Bulls fans in this thread are just spineless.

e4Nf6 · Post #20 » by **e4Nf6** » Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:16 pm

I predict a massive Toronto fan revolt on this board when 1 or more of the following happens:

1. Crash or Jax don't play anyway because of injuries
2. LB Plays Crash/Jax less than 30mins
3. Jax (and/or other players) looks disinterested

Things seem pretty grim over on the Chicago board. A bunch of their players played heavy minutes last night against the Celtics and Noah is still nursing an injury. But given that we've seen our energy level drop in games that do matter to us, I can't imagine we'll be playing 100% tonight regardless of what LB says. I predict a Bulls win...