PG:New York Minute

TheFinishSniper · Post #61 » by **TheFinishSniper** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:10 am

The Force. wrote:It’s concerning how bad everyone outside the top 3 is offensively. Lonzo especially seems to completely disappear late in games.

I would say Coby is the answer but he seems to have regressed into mediocrity.

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Lonzo was out rhythm. He got into personal fouls trouble and missed solid part of the game and rotation. I blame that for missing many open shots, corner 3's more than anything giving he started game well.

theanimal23 · Post #62 » by **theanimal23** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:10 am

I haven't posted in ages. Glad to see so many familiar names still here.

sco · Post #63 » by **sco** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:11 am

Wow what a game. My two fave teams going toe to toe. I thought our keys were making our 3's, limiting our TO's and making Randle inefficient. We failed at 2 of those and still won. Amazing game.

So many heroes tonight, but gotta start with Caruso. He frustrated Taj into an ejection (which ended up being key as Knicks had no rim protection at the end). He was +21 while only scoring 6. There is no way he only had 4 steals. Dude was a menace.

Derozan was a cold-blooded assasin. So clutch in the 4th! Love that dude too.

Zach had a very quiet, but efficient 27.

Vuc kept us in it early with some nice 3pt shooting.

Jones Jr. did some nice things in limited minutes with 2 blocks and 2 steals.

Costa78 · Post #64 » by **Costa78** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:11 am

One concern I have about this team so far is their inability to hold big leads. Good to see them come together and pull out a win like this after giving up a 21pt lead. Maybe our lack of size hurts us in games like this but a win is a win.

AKfanatic · Post #65 » by **AKfanatic** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:11 am

Really miss this rivalry….

BloodyQ · Post #66 » by **BloodyQ** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:11 am

The Bulls would have won a bit more comfortable if Green didn't fumble that wide open dunk

FecesOfDeath · Post #67 » by **FecesOfDeath** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:11 am

The Force. wrote:It’s concerning how bad everyone outside the top 3 is offensively. Lonzo especially seems to completely disappear late in games.

I would say Coby is the answer but he seems to have regressed into mediocrity.

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Imagine having a RealGM during the Dynasty years. We'd be complaining about the same thing.

TheFinishSniper · Post #68 » by **TheFinishSniper** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:12 am

And yes Bulls need to get bigger. Randle is guy which majority of Knicks fans would want gone and packaged with 1st rounder to get rid off, yet this man goes off each game against us and looks like damn All-Star. And dont mention me Pat Williams because he can't guard bigs either.

madvillian · Post #69 » by **madvillian** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:13 am

Rowland Garrett wrote:I love Green, but he cannot guard Randle. Should have some sort of upgrade there by the time we play them again.

I might have lost months off my life there. And I don't really have enough to spare, HWhoooo...

Green is a 15 minute a night guy. We miss Pat I don't care how bad he looked early.

bearadonisdna · Post #70 » by **bearadonisdna** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:13 am

Much respect to knicks and their fans.
Their board is usually even keel if not pessimistic .
Other Knicks social media seemed delusional acting like the bulls weren’t that threatening .

The 1st quarter was good vindication but the rest big the Game made them look right .
Like the 90s bulls/Knicks maybe they can see our flaws and yes it is enough to throw any Game regardless of Talent.

Gotta clean that up !

Mk0 · Post #71 » by **Mk0** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:13 am

BEEP BEEP > BING BONG

RSP83 · Post #72 » by **RSP83** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:13 am

Watched the 1st half, up by 20.
Came back to check End of 3rd Q, lead was erased to 2 or 3 points.
Kept composure to weather the Knicks storm, and close the game.

Mixed feeling. I wish we didn't let the Knicks get back into the game. But at the same time, I realized it's Thibs' team. And that was how Thibs' Bulls won many games. So, kudos to the team for being able to answer the Knicks. Especially during that back and forth lead change stretch late in the 4th.

We wouldn't win this game without Caruso, Vuc, and Derozan.

Caruso is super clutch on defense. He did make mistakes offensively, but I like that he doesn't let that bother him and get back to focus on defense. If this guy doesn't get into All-Defense team something is very wrong.

If Vuc continue this roll on offense, we're really2 going to be tough to beat. No way you beat the Bulls when he hit 3s like that.

Derozan is solid as rock. Mid-Range Master. We're soooo lucky to have him. Very calm and calculated with the ball in his hands. How stupid was that "Derozan worst signing" claim?

I saw Stephen A. Smith was watching the game, glad we shut him up.

mtron32 · Post #73 » by **mtron32** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:13 am

Michael Jackson wrote:Knicks don’t suck. Stop worrying about a lead that went away. Got a win in MSG. Heart attack teams are Chicago. Heart attack games mean you are playing against real competition. By the way. 2-1 right now. Bring it on.

That's what I'm sayin, these are the games that prepare you for those post season minutes. They're learning how to close out these games that get players tight. I wish they'd learn to come with energy in the 3rd though, too much bench+DDR minutes

Chicago-Bull-E · Post #74 » by **Chicago-Bull-E** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:14 am

A team lost a game tonight by 73 points. So, count your blessings.

mtron32 · Post #75 » by **mtron32** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:15 am

Chicago-Bull-E wrote:A team lost a game tonight by 73 points. So, count your blessings.

That used to be us, it gets better OKC

ghostinthepost1 · Post #76 » by **ghostinthepost1** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:15 am

TheFinishSniper wrote:And yes Bulls need to get bigger. Randle is guy which majority of Knicks fans would want gone and packaged with 1st rounder to get rid off, yet this man goes off each game against us and looks like damn All-Star. And dont mention me Pat Williams because he can't guard bigs either.

I mean...he is an All-Star.

kdapiton · Post #77 » by **kdapiton** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:15 am

Chicago-Bull-E wrote:A team lost a game tonight by 73 points. So, count your blessings.

no way...

RSP83 · Post #78 » by **RSP83** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:17 am

somehow I like this pecking order better.

1. Derozan is the primary guy.
2. Vuc is the second scorer because if his shots are falling he's going to get a lot of open looks inside and outside. So naturally he's supposed to be the no. 2 leading scorer.
3. Zach as Silent Assassin scorer, 27 points super efficient, relatively quiet 27 points IMO. Ninja Lavine!

Ctownbulls · Post #79 » by **Ctownbulls** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:17 am

TheFinishSniper wrote:
The Force. wrote:It’s concerning how bad everyone outside the top 3 is offensively. Lonzo especially seems to completely disappear late in games.

I would say Coby is the answer but he seems to have regressed into mediocrity.

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Lonzo was out rhythm. He got into personal fouls trouble and missed solid part of the game and rotation. I blame that for missing many open shots, corner 3's more than anything giving he started game well.

Not only that, Zo is one of the best 3 point shooters in the league. Caruso is solid on offense when he needs to be and his shot has been a little off. Bulls could use another shooter off the bench and a long, athletic big off the bench. Can't do it all in one offseason.

TheFinishSniper · Post #80 » by **TheFinishSniper** » Fri Dec 3, 2021 3:19 am

Also key point for Knicks comeback was Robinson. I dont get why when Robinson was on the floor Vuc wasnt. If the way Robinson wouldnt be making trouble for our defense under basket the way he was if Vuc was there. Given he was way too exausted at the end to even stay on floor. If Vuc was working him on offense he would have nothing to show on offense. But when they went small with Randle then Vuc come back.

I think that was just bad coaching.