Game Thread 3: Bucks/Bulls
by Alex Boeder on Nov 3, 2009 7:34 AM CST
in Previews
24 comments
No más. Insert sad face.
 |
vs. |
 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 (0-1 road) | 1-2 (1-0 home) |
|
| November 3, 2009 - 7:30 PM CT |
||
| United Center |
||
| Radio: 620 WTMJ TV: FS Wisconsin HD |
||
|
Probable starters: |
||
| Brandon Jennings | PG | Derrick Rose |
| Charlie Bell | SG | John Salmons |
| Carlos Delfino | SF | Luol Deng |
| Kurt Thomas | PF | Taj Gibson |
| Andrew Bogut | C | Joakim Noah |
| 97.6 (28th) |
Off | 99.0 (27th) |
| 98.7 (6th) |
Def | 109.7 (19th) |
| 93.2 (15th) |
Pace | 90.6 (25th) |
Three Points
- City of win. Chicago opened the season in high fashion by knocking out the Spurs 92-85. And they did so while misfiring into a 3-16 night from deep; the result was not a fluke. But the Bulls have since lost two games in a row, first in Boston (beating San Antonio and Boston is too much for most) and then Miami on Sunday. Off to a 1-0 start at the United Center, where Chicago went 28-13 last season, they are happy to be home.
- Redd: shoot. Maybe he didn't show it in his first 62 minutes (8 for 25 from the field), and maybe he can't quite like he used to. But shooting guard Michael Redd can shoot. I don't know if anyone else can. Maybe Carlos Delfino or Ersan Ilyasova? That's an optimistic outlook. Maybe they can shoot for players who are under 40.0 % from the field in their NBA careers. Maybe Jodie Meeks, if he actually plays? I like Charlie Bell, but he is starting at shooting guard, team. Two games in, the Bucks are second to last in the league shooting the ball, at 40.5 %. And now, Redd exits. Still in spite of all this unfortunate-ness, I:
- Can't help but smiling. About this Brandon Jennings era. A real kick. Usually, flirting with a triple-double in your first NBA game would seem a mighty difficult act to follow. This is unusual. Twenty year-old rookie point guards are supposed to be threshold tests for pain. Though you might recall watching another nifty 20 year-old point guard take to an NBA court for the first time. Last year, right around this time, in the same place, Derrick Rose debuted and started in a win over the Bucks. While he's not off to an overwhelming start this season, Rose is already an elite player, as evidenced by many in last season's playoff series against Boston. These teams faced off a couple times in the preseason, but Rose didn't play. So this is it. Rose is quick like Jennings, but he's also very strong, so this will be quite a task. Here's to the first meeting of many between these Central Division point guards. Let the curtains open on Number 3, Act 3. And I can't help but smiling.
Coverage
0 recs |
24 comments
|
Email
Print
Comments
Thomas out?
Tyrus didn’t practice today b/c of the flu and Taj Gibson will start. Not clear if Thomas will play at all.
http://www.blogabull.com/2009/11/3/1112171/game-preview-4-chicago-bulls-vs
Kinda wondering if Skiles might go with Warrick over KT to pump up the offense a bit.
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 3:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Elson, Alexander, Redd inactive
Per Charles Gardner. http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/68923532.html
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 4:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jennings looks tremendous
As a Bulls fan, I am very excited to see the Rose/Jennings matchup. And to a lesser extent, the Skiles/ Del Negro battle as well!
"Tyrus run, RUN!" - Vinny D
by RogersPark Kris on Nov 3, 2009 5:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice AAU backstory
From Wikipedia:
In 2006, Jennings teamed with Kevin Love (UCLA, Minnesota Timberwolves), Taylor King (Duke, Villanova), Malik Story (Indiana Hoosiers), Daniel Hackett (USC) and Renardo Sidney (Mississippi State University) to form what many believe to be the greatest team in high school AAU history. Their Southern California All-Star’s squad went 65-0, winning five major AAU tournaments. In the finals of the Las Vegas Bigtime, they defeated a Chicago team that featured the backcourt of Derrick Rose (Memphis, Chicago Bulls) and Eric Gordon (Indiana, Los Angeles Clippers).
Amazing how much some of these great young players have played with/against each other by the time they’re done with high school.
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 6:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. This new era of NBA rookies play like seasoned veterans.
AAU ball has its faults, but it certainly does give future NBA players experience in clutch situations against high level talent.
33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.
by JETisKing on Nov 3, 2009 8:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
An all rookie backcourt would be kinda cool to watch tonight if that works out. When is the last time two rookies played side by side at the PG and SG positions.
That’s part of out future right there.
by upnorthfan on Nov 3, 2009 5:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Skiles quotes from today seem fairly noncommittal on Meeks playing, which would be kind of annoying. I guess they can just run some combo of Ridnour/Ukic/Delfino backing up Bell, but I’m not sure you can easily play the PGs against a guy like Salmons. Might have more Delfino at SG for that reason. If they’re worried about Meeks’ defense then Salmons might not be a great guy to throw him into the fire against.
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 6:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Day and Mayberry!
Jennings/Meeks better pan out better than those two…
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Warrick starting
I like it. Need a bit more oomph offensively.
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 7:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jennings with 9 in the first eight minutes
Up 11 early.
BJ hits an early three for the third straight game and looking really comfortable. If he can keep punishing teams for going under screens look out.
Bucks got Bogut a couple face up looks from the right side early but otherwise not much going his way. He’s doing a nice job clogging the middle though.
Bulls sleepwalking a bit and the Bucks getting their hands on the ball defensively. Liking the defense and loving the rebounding.
Gadz/Ridnour in for Bogut/Jennings—need to hang on to the lead for a bit.
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 7:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Meeks debut
Just need Jennings back out there now.
Sign Corky Miller
by TheJay on Nov 3, 2009 7:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just praying they can survive without Bogut/Jennings for a while.
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 7:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bogut lives!
He’s catching pretty far out on the block and then facing up—four out of four times now. Gets a righty flip going baseline from the right baseline, then a lefty flip+1 driving baseline from the left side. Makes sense against Miller, he doesn’t move well.
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 7:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
43-29 at halftime
Bulls can’t make anything (27%), the Bucks not helping by getting a lot of tips and every loose ball. Bulls up 26-24 in rebounds but sure doesn’t seem like it.
Bogut (8 pts/8 rebs) looked great taking it at Noah/Miller in the second, but Skiles is playing it pretty conservatively and resting him with two fouls.
Hinrich played some better D on Jennings in the second, but 13 pts on 11 shots is perfectly fine. He looked to get a bit tired toward the end. Rose just 6 pts and 3 to at the moment.
Delfino taking way too many shots from a couple feet outside the three point line. Didn’t Skiles claim he only shot when he was open? Ugh. They need him to be better.
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Very jealous of your rookie PG.
Being a Kings fan and a Tyreke Evans supporter, seeing Jennings do well is a bitter sweet pill to swallow. I’ve been a fan of Brandon Jennings fan since he killed in the McDonald’s All-American game with a high top fade.
It’s a shame that folks out here (west coast) only mention Blake Griffin and Tyreke Evans in ROY conversations. I honestly feel that Brandon Jennings has very good chance of being ROY as well as anybody else.
He looks so comfortable out there and he certainly makes the rest of his team mates better. I also like the passion he displays on the court. Bucks fans, you have a lot to be excited about! I’m also digging that +19 stat that Jennings has right now.
33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.
by JETisKing on Nov 3, 2009 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, it’s been a long time since we’ve on the receiving end of comments like that :)
Been surprised Evans has struggled so much early, though I’ve only seen the box scores. Loved what I saw from him in Vegas, he’s so slippery and has terrific body control. Maybe not a true PG—that probably makes the transition tougher—but he seems to have a great feel for the game.
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. The potential for Evans is there...
but it will take longer for Tyreke to show the confidence that Jennings is already showing.
Tough loss. Good luck against Flynn and Minnesota. That should be an interesting match up of rookie PGs.
33 Wins. Yeah, I said it.
by JETisKing on Nov 3, 2009 9:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Pargo gives the Bulls a shot of energy off the bench, Deng/Gibson really hurting the Bucks on the offensive glass. Chicago has been using Hinrich to help pressure more in the backcourt while Rose has spent much of the game on the bench.
Bucks have done a good job getting Bogut the ball where he can make a move, they need to keep feeding him.
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 8:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Bulls using pressure to get the Bucks into their offense late—and they don’t have the scorers/shooters to cope with it. Pick/roll with Miller working wonders for them.
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ersan Ilyasova is the worst late game decision maker I have ever seen.
by MadTown Hoops on Nov 3, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Let that one slip away
Two possessions with a chance to tie, and no contact with the rim. That’s just not acceptable.
The fact that they ran a play for Ersan underscores how few scoring options they have right now. Would have rather seen Jennings just take another fadeaway.
Bright side: Jennings just continues to bring it. Bogut played very well.
Could really use a W in Minny.
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t looked back at the play-by-play, but the PnR with Miller/Rose really seemed to work nicely for them in the 4th. Miller was keeping Bogut off-balance by stepping back to the 3 and Rose started hitting the mid-range when the Bucks didn’t help. Though the Bucks did get a steal off that play in the last couple minutes.
by Frank Madden on Nov 3, 2009 9:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Day and Mayberry were drafted back to back years as I recall. They were’nt rookies together.
by upnorthfan on Nov 4, 2009 4:41 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Both 1st rounders in 1992
Day 8th, Mayberry 23rd. That was the first Bucks’ draft party I went to at the BC :)
by Frank Madden on Nov 4, 2009 11:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
Related FanPosts on Brew Hoop
Related FanShots on Brew Hoop
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
