GT - Bulls (30-18) at Suns (27-20) - 9:30 PM CT (ESPN, CSN)

unknownnewbie · Post #1 » by **unknownnewbie** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:06 pm

According to reports, the Bulls got to their hotel at 3:30 a.m. But hey, rest is overrated

Jimmy Butler is probable with a knee contusion
Taj Gibson is probable with right patella tendinitis
Mike Dunleavy Jr is questionable with his mystery ankle injury

Probable Starting Lineups:

BULLS

PG - Derrick Rose
SG - Jimmy Butler
SF - ??? (I'll guess it will be Tony Snell)
PF - Pau Gasol
C - Joakim Noah

SUNS:

PG - Goran Dragic
SG - Eric Bledsoe
SF - P.J. Tucker
PF - Markieff Morris
C - Alex Len

NOTES: The Bulls have won 5 straight road games against the Suns

Phoenix is 2nd in the NBA in scoring offense but 3rd from last in scoring defense

The Suns lead the NBA in bench PPG

NZB2323 · Post #2 » by **NZB2323** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:42 pm

Thanks for making the game thread. I used to go on this forum to check who the Bulls are playing next. It's always good to look ahead to the next game. So again, Thank you.

Post #3 » by **kingkirk** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:48 pm

I really, really don't want to see Mirotic start at SF tonight. Hornacek is going to that 3 guard line up as soon as he sees it.

MC3 · Post #4 » by **MC3** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:52 pm

Mark K wrote:I really, really don't want to see Mirotic start at SF tonight. Hornacek is going to that 3 guard line up as soon as he sees it.

And thibs wont adjust and we lose 8-)

Bo Dupp · Post #5 » by **Bo Dupp** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:58 pm

We'll find out in the first few minutes if we're gonna compete tonight or not.

If not, an easy loss.

Post #6 » by **RedBulls23** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 10:59 pm

Jimmy needs to be in the post all night.

Post #7 » by **Payt10** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:03 pm

Instead of playing Niko at SF, maybe the Bulls front office should think about acquiring one? Another one.

WindyCityBorn · Post #8 » by **WindyCityBorn** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:07 pm

After getting embarrassed again late night maybe the Bulls will actually show up in the first quarter?

I wouldn't bet either way on this team. They should look to get Butler established early.

cubbiefan009 · Post #9 » by **cubbiefan009** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:12 pm

Chances of a win are not great factoring in everything. That said, the Bulls win these types of games.

Mech Engineer · Post #10 » by **Mech Engineer** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:18 pm

I am looking forward to the battle of the big guys i.e. Aaron Brooks Vs Isiah Thomas.

BullsFTW · Post #11 » by **BullsFTW** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:19 pm

I'm hoping the Bulls win

molepharmer · Post #12 » by **molepharmer** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:25 pm

Good thing about this game is that I have no expectations and will most likely fall asleep before the Bulls get too far behind. 'Course if by some freak of nature, McDermott gets early playing time at least there'll be that.

Hopefully Rose doesn't have another atrocious game.

Suns 112
Bulls 102

IcemanGervin · Post #13 » by **IcemanGervin** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:38 pm

Payt10 wrote:Instead of playing Niko at SF, maybe the Bulls front office should think about acquiring one? Another one.

kdapiton · Post #14 » by **kdapiton** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:52 pm

Too tired and too banged up from last night.

matt3254 · Post #15 » by **matt3254** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:07 am

If Rose's first shot attempt is a 3, expect a long night.

Post #16 » by **kingkirk** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:10 am

matt3254 wrote:If Rose's first shot attempt is a 3, expect a long night.

With his 3s constantly being flat and hitting front iron, more like to be short night.

Get it?

Yeah, it sucked.

McBulls · Post #17 » by **McBulls** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:11 am

kdapiton wrote:Too tired and too banged up from last night.

Start the third string.

Seriously, Noah and Gasol should sit this one out.

Time to give Doug a start.

Relax and enjoy a seat on the bench, Rose. Somebody else deserves a chance to dribble high and chuck.

kodo · Post #18 » by **kodo** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:19 am

Hard to predict this one.

Suns aren't a great team like GS.
Suns aren't a terrible team like LAL.

So I guess we'll play mediocre?

WindyCityBorn · Post #19 » by **WindyCityBorn** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:27 am

Does Pheonix have a young, talented athletic big? If so this a loss.

Post #20 » by **CellarDoor** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:32 am

WindyCityBorn wrote:Does Pheonix have a not old big that can walk and chew bubblegum? If so this a loss.

Fixed that for you.