Post Game: Bulls Survive Nikola

GuardianEnzo · Post #81 » by **GuardianEnzo** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 5:42 am

The Force. wrote:Very impressive road win but it’s concerning that we won despite the starters. Doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in the so called “core.”

A core without its best scorer and best two-way guard.

The Force. · Post #82 » by **The Force.** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 5:44 am

GuardianEnzo wrote:
The Force. wrote:Very impressive road win but it’s concerning that we won despite the starters. Doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in the so called “core.”

A core without its best scorer and best two-way guard.

Coby isn’t a 2-way guard.

Indomitable · Post #83 » by **Indomitable** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 5:52 am

The Force. wrote:
GuardianEnzo wrote:
The Force. wrote:Very impressive road win but it’s concerning that we won despite the starters. Doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in the so called “core.”

A core without its best scorer and best two-way guard.

Coby isn’t a 2-way guard.

He is wrong but referring to Tre. Tre the guy who will not shoot.

RSP83 · Post #84 » by **RSP83** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 6:01 am

jordanwilliams6 wrote:
RSP83 wrote:
Jvaughn wrote:Coldfish predicted we'd be roughly .500 at the end of the road trip. So we've just reverted to the mean. This is a .500 win team. We'll have great wins and terrible losses. As long as we see some growth, it's a success for the year.

I'm a bit more optimistic. This team IMO is legit above .500 team. This is only the 13th game of the season, there are archs of improvements where I feel they can address them as the season progresses:
1. Coby's integration and settlement
2. Zach Collins
3. Matas is still developing
4. Essengue

Interior Defense remains the biggest hole though.

I tend to agree. We're 0.500 with injuries to Coby & Collins and the most brutal record in the league. It's been a frustrating couple of weeks but we easily could have another 2-3 against these upper tier teams.

We have the weakest SOS left for the season and Coby has returned. I'd argue this team is closer to 0.600 and could push 50 wins if they stay healthy.

The interior defense is the crux that will continue to drag on for this team until its fixed.

RSP83 · Post #85 » by **RSP83** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 6:03 am

BigUps wrote:Ayo is an incredible basketball player. He doesn’t get the credit he deserves.

yes... he's quietly turning himself into an impactful NBA level starter. It looks pretty sustainable to me.

RSP83 · Post #86 » by **RSP83** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 6:06 am

The Force. wrote:Very impressive road win but it’s concerning that we won despite the starters. Doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in the so called “core.”

it inspires confidence for me because it's not yet a core.

othawhitemeat · Post #87 » by **othawhitemeat** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 6:26 am

Chi town wrote:
othawhitemeat wrote:
BigUps wrote:Ayo is an incredible basketball player. He doesn’t get the credit he deserves.

Dont say that to Sco

I take Ayo over Huerter for the resign all day.

Ayo is def not a PG though. Lots of dumb turnovers.

Im just ribbing w Sco since he really does not care for Ayo, lol. Ayo at times is doing too much, but he has been way more aggressive too this year which is great, imo. He is also a very clutch and winning player. Has that Chitown toughness. He is just a winning, combo guard player.

Muzbar · Post #88 » by **Muzbar** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 6:34 am

Bulls are back!

This is classic Bulls.

Lose to Detroit's bench and lose in double overtime to the Jazz only to come out and beat the Nuggets on the home court...

Also, was RealGM down for anyone else? I couldn't access the sites for hours.

GuardianEnzo · Post #89 » by **GuardianEnzo** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 7:04 am

The Force. wrote:
GuardianEnzo wrote:
The Force. wrote:Very impressive road win but it’s concerning that we won despite the starters. Doesn’t exactly inspire confidence in the so called “core.”

A core without its best scorer and best two-way guard.

Coby isn’t a 2-way guard.

Coby obviously wasn't who I was referring to.

GuardianEnzo · Post #90 » by **GuardianEnzo** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 7:06 am

Indomitable wrote:
The Force. wrote:
GuardianEnzo wrote:
A core without its best scorer and best two-way guard.

Coby isn’t a 2-way guard.

He is wrong but referring to Tre. Tre the guy who will not shoot.

You mean the guy averaging 16 points/36?

RedBull23 · Post #91 » by **RedBull23** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 7:12 am

I’m from Poland and I don’t drive but I’m driving Vuc to the airport anytime. Just ping me AK. Geez, the guy is completely cooked..

Avery W · Post #92 » by **Avery W** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 7:30 am

Read on Twitter

Also Denver's first loss this month, and first home loss for the season.

pipfan · Post #93 » by **pipfan** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 8:03 am

Best win of the season, obviously-after a tough loss

Question is-do we deal for an upgrade? I think a cheap move could be Porter Jr-putting up big numbers in BRK, we could get him cheaply I'd think and his shooting would really help

RSP83 · Post #94 » by **RSP83** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 8:11 am

pipfan wrote:Best win of the season, obviously-after a tough loss

Question is-do we deal for an upgrade? I think a cheap move could be Porter Jr-putting up big numbers in BRK, we could get him cheaply I'd think and his shooting would really help

We need better offense, but i don't think we need to push that far yet. I'll settle with Coby for now. Solid two-way bigs tho... I think this is more urgent and fundamental need. A bigger Jalen Smith would be awesome.

Muzbar · Post #95 » by **Muzbar** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 8:27 am

pipfan wrote:Best win of the season, obviously-after a tough loss

Question is-do we deal for an upgrade? I think a cheap move could be Porter Jr-putting up big numbers in BRK, we could get him cheaply I'd think and his shooting would really help

I'm not against bringing in MPJ, but he makes 38m, unless the Nets will take Pat and Collins, I'm not sure who else they could trade without messing up the dynamic too much.

Donkedave · Post #96 » by **Donkedave** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 9:05 am

Muzbar wrote:Bulls are back!

This is classic Bulls.

Lose to Detroit's bench and lose in double overtime to the Jazz only to come out and beat the Nuggets on the home court...

Also, was RealGM down for anyone else? I couldn't access the sites for hours.

I couldn’t get on from like 2pm until 6:30pm! Was like did the Bulls forum crash the site!

Post #97 » by **Ice Man** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 9:23 am

The Bulls are 4-2 in games decided by 5 points or less this year. I know that due to recency bias it feels like we finally won a close one, but actually we've been pretty good on the front so far this season.

(Or, if you prefer a wider measure, they are 5-3 in games decided by 10 points or less.)

Post #98 » by **DASMACKDOWN** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 10:52 am

Avery W wrote:

Read on Twitter

Also Denver's first loss this month, and first home loss for the season.

I knew it had to be some type of historic victory.

You cant have all those factors against you and not be.

samwana · Post #99 » by **samwana** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 11:00 am

The Explorer wrote:
HomoSapien wrote:Trenton Hassell, Keith Bogans, Isaac Okoro. It's crazy how we somehow keep getting this type of player that regularly does nothing, has a reputation of being a good defender, and becomes a coach favorite for no reason.

Don't forget Tony Snell.

And Chris Duhon

Post #100 » by **Ice Man** » Tue Nov 18, 2025 12:02 pm

samwana wrote:
The Explorer wrote:
HomoSapien wrote:Trenton Hassell, Keith Bogans, Isaac Okoro. It's crazy how we somehow keep getting this type of player that regularly does nothing, has a reputation of being a good defender, and becomes a coach favorite for no reason.

Don't forget Tony Snell.
And Chris Duhon

Pat Williams is feeling left out.