Game thread: Chicago Bulls vs. LA Clippers

PlinkingPanda · Post #1 » by **PlinkingPanda** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 7:06 pm

Record: 18-22

Record: 18-21

Post #2 » by **mkwest** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:36 am

Thornton (ankle) is probable and Baron missed Tuesday's practice after feeling under the weather. He'll probably give it a go. Salmons (flu) is doubtful, while Hinrich (flu) practiced and is likely to play.

This game marks the halfway mark. If we're able to pull out a victory where we've won 7 of our last 8, we'll have matched last year's win total in half the games.

TheNewEra · Post #3 » by **TheNewEra** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 4:58 pm

Big game for both teams Bulls coming off a brutal loss while the Clipps are still recovering from the 4 game losing streak after a win beating the Nets. This game should be interesting if Baron doesn't paly at all when Telfair needs some rest our options are limited. On defense we should for sure put Gordon on Rose with Salmons likely out they will probably throw Kirk at two which should buy Bassy some time. As for Ball handling I vote for Butler when Telfair is out, we can't afford auto TO's with EJ and Collins.

cool007 · Post #4 » by **cool007** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 7:39 pm

Key for Clippers to win (much like what Warriors did). Pack lanes, and just double/triple Rose and let others beat you. They won't and Clippers will cruise to a victory.

Hope it's a good fun game.

Post #5 » by **thanumba2clippersfan** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:15 am

We seem to play better in many ways when we are at home. Hopefully that will help when we go up against the Bulls. If Baron doesn't play or sits out for a significant amount of time we will have less of a chance of winning. After Baron we don't have many options at PG so I'm hoping that Baron is OK to go.

With that said go Clippers and I'm counting down the days till my DC trip

Post #6 » by **mkwest** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:41 am

For anybody that missed Clippers Live, Blake will be calling in sometime during the 2nd quarter.

Post #7 » by **mkwest** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:44 am

Clippers turn it over on their first inbounds pass of the game. :nonono:

Post #8 » by **mkwest** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:47 am

Nice putback slam by Gibson.

TheNewEra · Post #9 » by **TheNewEra** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:49 am

hustle please

TheNewEra · Post #10 » by **TheNewEra** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:54 am

lol poor Noah

Post #11 » by **mkwest** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:55 am

14-12 Clippers with 4:58 remaining in the 1st. Very slow start, but our energy is picking up. We have to make those easy ones near the basket though.

Post #12 » by **mkwest** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 3:58 am

Kaman dunking with authority!

Post #13 » by **mkwest** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:01 am

2:50 left in the first and Camby already has 10 rebounds.

TheNewEra · Post #14 » by **TheNewEra** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:11 am

We need to pick it up

Post #15 » by **mkwest** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:12 am

Clippers down 26-19 at the end of 1. Bulls finish on a 12-3 run. Clippers are shooting 28% from the field on 7 of 25 shooting. We are 5 of 9 at the free-throw line and Camby has all but 3 of our rebounds. It could be a long night if the guys keep playing like this.

Post #16 » by **mkwest** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:15 am

Back to back bingos (Al & Ricky) to make it a 3 point game.

TheNewEra · Post #17 » by **TheNewEra** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:19 am

Close out on defense

TheNewEra · Post #18 » by **TheNewEra** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:25 am

second unit beastin

Post #19 » by **mkwest** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:25 am

Thornton is looking good right now. 10 points on 6 shots. He is hustling.

Post #20 » by **mkwest** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:29 am

40-39 Clippers have regained the lead.