Game Thread: Bulls vs Cavs Game Day Thread: 8pm TNT

[trojanfan12]

I think they were able to go over to get him, but would have 0 dollars to sign someone else....i could be wrong

Yeah, that's where TT had the Cavs in a tough spot. Gilbert isn't a moron, he knows TT isn't worth what he's being paid. But, he really had no choice because if TT walked, the Cavs had no money to sign someone else. If the Cavs win a title or 2 though, it's all good.

 

[purguy12]

Again Cavs will be fine but they will struggle in the start. Their team isnt in basketball shape yet.

 

[trojanfan12]

Again Cavs will be fine but they will struggle in the start. Their team isnt in basketball shape yet.

True. Lebron has been out for the past 2 weeks with his back and lost some of his conditioning. TT has been out all off season, so he needs to get in shape as well.

 

[trojanfan12]

Watched he game. If the Bulls can run that new offense consistently throughout the season, they will be a real threat to beat the Cavs and come out of the East. I hope both of these teams can get/stay healthy because they are going to have some great battles.

If the Heat can stay healthy and all of the pieces fit together like people think, the East could be a lot of fun this year.

 

[Across The Field]

"I'm not blaming the refs, but they're the reason we lost."

You do not read so well.

 

[trojanfan12]

You do not read so well.

I read just fine. I just see through bs.

Your post was the equivalent of when someone says "I'm not trying to be offensive" just before they say something offensive.

 

[SJ76]

Opening night and we already have "the refs did it" ?


It's early fellas. Can't get too up or down. You won't see any crazy defense like you will in April - June so it's all positioning until then.

 

[SJ76]

Watched he game. If the Bulls can run that new offense consistently throughout the season, they will be a real threat to beat the Cavs and come out of the East. I hope both of these teams can get/stay healthy because they are going to have some great battles.

If the Heat can stay healthy and all of the pieces fit together like people think, the East could be a lot of fun this year.

These 2 teams are loaded. Deep bench, scorers, rebounders, etc.

 

[Across The Field]

I read just fine. I just see through bs.

Your post was the equivalent of when someone says "I'm not trying to be offensive" just before they say something offensive.

I literally came out and said the refs didn't cost us the game. My comment was about Lebron specifically and how last year everyone said he gets all the calls.

 

[trojanfan12]

I literally came out and said the refs didn't cost us the game. My comment was about Lebron specifically and how last year everyone said he gets all the calls.

And then bitched about a key call.

Btw, Lebron didn't get that call because it wasn't a foul. Lebron initiated the contact, Gasol went straight up. Lebron does get a lot of bs calls, all superstars do and always have. One time where he didn't, doesn't change that.

 

[trojanfan12]

These 2 teams are loaded. Deep bench, scorers, rebounders, etc.

I agree. Hopefully, that depth will enable both teams to stay relatively healthy and get to the playoffs in good shape.

 

[SJ76]

And then bitched about a key call.

Btw, Lebron didn't get that call because it wasn't a foul. Lebron initiated the contact, Gasol went straight up. Lebron does get a lot of bs calls, all superstars do and always have. One time where he didn't, doesn't change that.

Yeah that was a good no call at the end. It was minimal body contact and all ball. But you know Lebron will be crying about it when it's May/June.

I honestly like matching up to Cleveland much better with Love in the game instead of TT. If TT plays the same way he played last year in the playoffs, he's a possessed rebounder and defender.

 

[purguy12]

Bulls didnt even play Portis. i was shocked they didnt play at all.

 

[Across The Field]

And then bitched about a key call.

Btw, Lebron didn't get that call because it wasn't a foul. Lebron initiated the contact, Gasol went straight up. Lebron does get a lot of bs calls, all superstars do and always have. One time where he didn't, doesn't change that.

First off, if you actually had watched the game he clearly didn't go straight up. I mean, if you have eyes, you can figure that out. You have to be a retard if you believe that.


Secondly, my point was it easily could've been called a foul but wasn't, hence my point about Lebron not getting all the calls.

 

[Heatles84]

Watched he game. If the Bulls can run that new offense consistently throughout the season, they will be a real threat to beat the Cavs and come out of the East. I hope both of these teams can get/stay healthy because they are going to have some great battles.

If the Heat can stay healthy and all of the pieces fit together like people think, the East could be a lot of fun this year.

You also need to add if Spoelstra can coach this team to the playoffs. He's under the magnifying glass as well as a lot of people in Miami want to see what he can do without Lebron.

Also, it's funny to see Lebron's already nursing his back as evident by him lying on the floor during the game similar to what Mike Miller had to do when he was with the Heat. Difference between the two, Miller was a bench player who played seldom, and Lebron's going to log heavy minutes; especially with Irving out for an extended period of time.

 

[lebron23james]

First off, if you actually had watched the game he clearly didn't go straight up. I mean, if you have eyes, you can figure that out. You have to be a retard if you believe that.


Secondly, my point was it easily could've been called a foul but wasn't, hence my point about Lebron not getting all the calls.

It was clearly a foul but refs don't make those calls on the road....either way they can improve little things like missing 7 ft's in a 2 point loss

If i had a complaint it was that terrible Tech they called on the cavs right when they were getting back into the game....

The nba kinda shafted us on scheduling tho with back to back road games against playoff contenders to start the season

 

[lebron23james]

Yeah, that's where TT had the Cavs in a tough spot. Gilbert isn't a moron, he knows TT isn't worth what he's being paid. But, he really had no choice because if TT walked, the Cavs had no money to sign someone else. If the Cavs win a title or 2 though, it's all good.

Pretty much....

 

[Black Adam]

And then bitched about a key call.

Btw, Lebron didn't get that call because it wasn't a foul. Lebron initiated the contact, Gasol went straight up. Lebron does get a lot of bs calls, all superstars do and always have. One time where he didn't, doesn't change that.

in front of Obama from what i hear...

guess that was worth the price of admission...

 

[LAD]

I am more worried about the Bucks and Heat than the Bulls.

Not sure why you're worried about other teams when- what was that figure someone provided, yes 40%- of your starters are already riding pine and this is the season opener.

 

[LAD]

The excuses have already started.[/QUOTE

Also referred to as "the bright side" of losing by Cavs fans.