thxfrthmmrs

He's shooting 45% from 16-23 ft. I always thought that's his true range, not that 3's. Obviously we like to see him take it to the hoop more, but I just don't think that's smart when Lebron's guarding him. So yea, if he ends up taking that mid range shot or set up Gasol or Butler in that situation, I wouldn't be complaining at all.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ May 5, 2015 -> 03:15 PM) Well...lets see...LBJ starts to defend Rose, all of a sudden we are going to have more struggles or at least have to adjust back. My presumption is that is the change we see and than we will need to see Pau / Butler step up with Rose pulling James out of the interior. They can put Lebron on Rose all they want, but it won't deter our offense the way it did in 2011, Butler and Gasol are a lot better shot creators and makers than Deng and Boozer. The other thing is Rose has had a lot more confidence and success with his 20 ft jump shot late in games than he did back in 2011, he actually had a couple against Lebron last night as well, so he doesn't have to take Lebron to the hoop every play.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 5, 2015 -> 11:56 AM) The Bulls under Thibs are 3-0 in Game 1 of series against a LeBron James led team in the playoffs. They are 0-8 after game 1's. Ehh Lebron's teams were clearly more talented than the Bulls in those 2 series. This time around, Bulls have a bit more talent than Cavs without Love. We have neutralized their HCA, now it will come down to who can make the right adjustments the rest of the series, something Thibs has gotten a lot of grieves about over the years.

Love this quote by Jimmy after last night. He ain't scurred!

I just have to say poor Niko, he's good enough to get more than 2 minutes even in a playoff game on any other team.

I am a bit excited about JB Wendelken as a relief pitcher. Kid has always got a good fastball and a nasty change, but his stamina fades quickly as a starter. As a reliever he should be a pretty quick riser.

Cleveland is just terrible against that Rose and Gasol pick and pop. They need to keep milking that cow until the udder runs dry.

I firmly believe that the Bulls can win this series if Rose outplays Kyrie. Lebron just can't win the series by himself.

That Kyle Schwarber guy is looking more legit everyday.

Let's hope the home court advantage doesn't get to us tonight. After disappointing losses in the last 2, I think some Bulls fans are saving that drive up to Milwaukee a game 6. You would imagine the Bucks crowd will be rukus tonight after surviving the last 2.

Looks at his stats, you can infer that Adams has some issues commanding his pitches. Dating back to last year, he has now allowed 72 hits in 55 innings in pro ball, that is a high number for a guy who throws in the mid 90's, even if he pitches to contact. A 70/7 K/BB ratio says he's throwing strikes, but he needs to throw more quality strikes.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 06:33 PM) Nobody said anything about writing him off. Sure, he's got potential, athletic/raw ability. With the premium on being able to put up 25-35 homer seasons offensively, and being left-handed...I just like Barnum more. Trey's a switch hitter. So you were correcting me for generalizing A and A+ leagues, but then go on to call Rookie ball A ball as well? Thanks for the laugh Caufield. And by the way, I still remember your gripes on Quintana and his six years in "A" ball, one of which was a suspended season. Regardless, most minor league gurus will tell you that the jump from A+ to Double A is the most difficult jump for minor leaguers, and Barnum has yet to make that jump. As for Barnum or Trey, we know that both have power potential. With his athletic frame, scouts said that Trey has power to hit 25+ HR's, and that's as a third basemen switch hitter. For me, with power being Barnum's only stand out tool, to say his career minor league slugging % is unimpressive for a first basemen is understating it. It's hard to make a case for Barnum passing Trey based on what they've done so far.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 04:42 PM) At this point, I wouldn't be completely shocked if Barnum put it together and passed Trey. For some reason, he seems like he's going to end up close to Brent Morel statistically. Just a hunch. Hope I'm wrong. Geez, we're only 3 weeks into the season and you're already writing off Trey? He more than held his own in Kanny last year for a 19 year old. QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 28, 2015 -> 05:01 PM) Gee, how many times have we said that over the last 10-15 years about a position prospect? And of course the irony is Barnum is spending his 3rd year in A ball and is trending downward after his hot start in the first week.

Their defense is good, but we made them look better than they are. Jimmy missed at least 5 layups tonight, a few more by Mirotic and Noah. Rose is 0-7 from 3's tonight after shooting 46% (yes 4.6.) from 3's the first 4 games. I think it's more the case that we weren't ready for the fight tonight than them figuring us out finally. QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 27, 2015 -> 10:14 PM) The longer this series stretches, the better love feels. Spurs Clippers might go to game 7 anyways, the difference is probably a day or two, at max.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Apr 27, 2015 -> 09:51 PM) None of that is positive when you're trying to be a title contender(not that I think we are). I think we are all disappointed we couldn't close out this inferior team in 5, but looking at rest of the picture in the East we're not entirely doomed. Cleveland is going to be shorthanded and their defense isn't nearly as good and aren't as well-coached as the Bucks. Atlanta never struck anyone as a postseason threat and so far it's proven right. Wizards had their ups and downs and are in no way unbeatable. If we pass this test, we still have a fighting chance. (Again, just me trying to look past the disgusting showing tonight)

A positive take away is we barely lost the past 2 games despite some bad breaks and Rose playing like s***. If we get the good Derrick in either of the next 2 games and get those makeable shots to fall, we should have no problem moving on to the next round.

Lol championship contenders my ass.

How are you a point guard on this offense with this many weapons and has only 2 assists? And only 8 in the last 74 minutes vs. 14 turnovers?

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Apr 27, 2015 -> 09:07 PM) Rose is terrible on defense. He terrible at a lot of things today, defense isn't one of them.

We win with good Derrick Rose and we die with bad Derrick Rose. Hm... where have we seen this before

Rose needs to not jump everytime he dribbles into the lane, his jump passes are causing way too many TO's.

You two realized he's talking about Engel, Adam, right? I am excited about his prospect status, and will point out again that Stoltz compared his athleticism to Mike Trout. Hopefully he sees Double A soon.

QUOTE (buhbuhburrrrlz @ Apr 25, 2015 -> 07:20 PM) awful game by Drose 8 turnovers Give Bucks credit, their ball pressure is the best I've seen this year.

Mayo's D on Jimmy is also incredible in this game.

Noah's roller coaster season continues. He's just so bad out there right now, but playing next to Taj doesn't make him look that bad at least.