Official RMR - Chicago vs Memphis (ESPN2 @ 9pm)

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RetroDreams

Discussion Starter · Jul 25, 2002

Anyone else gonna watch the game tonight?

We're playing a 2-2 Memphis squad that is coming off a nice win last night against the Jazz.

Their should be several interesting matchups with Gooden on either Chandler or Curry. He had another nice game last night even though he wasn't matched up anyone that will make a roster this year in Ruben Garces and Derek Hood.

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BamaBull

· #21 · Jul 25, 2002

JUST GOT HOME FROM WORK!!!

oh, yeah, thats 8PM central, right? I will be in my favorite spot in the living room watching this....YEAH BABY!!!

HAWK23

· #22 · Jul 25, 2002

i believe it's 9 CT bama

BamaBull

· #23 · Jul 25, 2002

Gotta stay up late!!!

Originally posted by HAWK23
i believe it's 9 CT bama

But will sacrifice some sleep to see these young BULLS!!! gotta get up at 4AM!!!:sour:

Songcycle

· #24 · Jul 25, 2002

Thats what VCRs are for.

dkg1

· #25 · Jul 26, 2002

Where's the D?

Terrible defense so far. A 3 on 0 breakaway for the Grizz? Are you kidding me? Too many breakdowns in the paint too. Other than the blocked shot, Eddy has shown no energy on defense. He didn't even try to challenge 2 shots right over him.

Chops

· #26 · Jul 26, 2002

Re: Where's the D?

Originally posted by dkg1
Terrible defense so far. A 3 on 0 breakaway for the Grizz? Are you kidding me? Too many breakdowns in the paint too. Other than the blocked shot, Eddy has shown no energy on defense. He didn't even try to challenge 2 shots right over him.

No energy? He had a nice block. It hasn't been perfect, but he has been active.

dkg1

· #27 · Jul 26, 2002

Well, I guess we disagree. I acknowledged his blocked shot, but he can challenge many more. He seems to lack explosiveness going up for rebounds too, i can see why his rebound average is so low.

TheOrigiBulls

· #28 · Jul 26, 2002

we down 10 guys. lets rally our bulls!!! Lets go bulls!!!!

dkg1

· #29 · Jul 26, 2002

Bags in for 30 seconds and has a travel and 2 fouls. yikes. Baxter looks good so far. The offense has no flow, easy to see why our guards have had so many turnovers.

Chops

· #30 · Jul 26, 2002

Wow, a lot of ticky-tac calls. They really slow down the game. Anyways, Baxter looks good. Tyson doesn't really get the ball on offense, so I see why his average is low. Jamal is playing ok, but he hasn't really done much. Not a very inspiring first half so far.

dkg1

· #31 · Jul 26, 2002

I guess the league wants the younger players to get used to things being called tight? It certainly takes the flow out of the game.

truebluefan

· #32 · Jul 26, 2002

got to like the way chandler and curry run the floor. Jay can hit the three. Baxter very agressive on offense. Hes a keeper. A lot of fouls called on the bulls. Curry is much slimmer than last year.

7thwatch

· #33 · Jul 26, 2002

rose is so important during the season . . . he gets tyson and eddy the ball. Wow, imagine that.

dkg1

· #34 · Jul 26, 2002

Originally posted by truebluefan
got to like the way chandler and curry run the floor. Jay can hit the three. Baxter very agressive on offense. Hes a keeper. A lot of fouls called on the bulls. Curry is much slimmer than last year.

I like the way Eddy is running to the offensive end. An example of him not carrying over the same effort is just what happened at the end of the half. Eddy turned his back on the ball on the break and House went right over him for an easy two. I guess defensive awareness is going to come with experience.

superdave

· #35 · Jul 26, 2002

Yo, the refs gotta swallow the whistle a bit.. man, makes for a pretty slow game. Funny though, guess they need practice too. That female ref (no bueno), ugh.

Some thoughts thus far:
Jay Williams looks comfortable, showing nice outside touch (as we should expect).

Baxter may only be 6'7", but he's got long arms and is aggressive in the post, he's a keeper

Curry lost some weight and is running the floor well

Chandler shut down Gooden in first half

We need to sign a veteran center, and soon. Dalibar is not gonna cut it

Payce...
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dkg1

· #36 · Jul 26, 2002

OK, I've been very negative so far. I really like the defense by Mason and Hassell. Eddy and Tyson are running the floor, especially on offense. Lonnie Baxter continues to impress. JWill's Jumpshot seems to be coming on. I want to see more Crawford in the second half.

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· #37 · Jul 26, 2002

Jay Williams is very VERY comfortable out there on the court...We haven't seen half of the talent he has, he's gonna do very well for the Bulls man..

dkg1

· #38 · Jul 26, 2002

Is anyone else tired of ESPN cramming the NBDL and WNBA down our throats during this game? Geez, I know they like to market their products, but this is ridiculous.

ScottMay

· #39 · Jul 26, 2002

I'm very glad ESPN broadcast this game. Otherwise, I would have worried about Tyson and Eddy all summer.

I'm not worried at all anymore, and I can completely see how they've struggled a bit in the boxscores. Both are light years ahead of where they were this time last summer.

Several other observations--the officiating in these games is more ragged than the quality of play. It's that bad combination of ticky-tac on the outside and no blood, no foul on the inside.

I can appreciate the NBA wanting to use these games as a promotional device, but I have literally no desire to see Rory Sparrow flap his gums while the game is in progress.

If nothing else, Jay Williams is going to be a devastating pick-and-roll player. And I agree with the Bulls' coaches--he is much, much quicker than I thought he'd be.

This is the last year of Dalibor's deal, yes?

I think Lonny Baxter should peruse the Tribune real estate listings this Sunday.

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superdave

· #40 · Jul 26, 2002

Originally posted by dkg1
Is anyone else tired of ESPN cramming the NBDL and WNBA down our throats during this game? Geez, I know they like to market their products, but this is ridiculous.

LOL. I totally agree.

I'm sick of seeing WNBA and NBDL personalities (unless Dickey Simpkins gets an interview of course), but they gotta fill the time w/ somebody.

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