I'm sorry OB supporters, but you have absolutley no excuse for him tonight.

[The Jackson shimmy]

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I missed the game. But I'm curious. Who was guarding Boozer (who
went for 24 and 10) most of the night ? Was it our PF ? If so, can
I assume that was McRoberts ?

[Johnny Strange]

Re: I'm sorry OB supporters, but you have absolutley no excuse for him tonight.

I missed the game. But I'm curious. Who was guarding Boozer (who
went for 24 and 10) most of the night ? Was it our PF ? If so, can
I assume that was McRoberts ?

It was not McRoberts. The starting 5 did a good job on him. Roy had him down low and McRoberts would double team him. The 2nd unit of Foster and Posey got destroyed. In the paper JOB said he was trying to match their small lineup because McRoberts cant guard Deng???

But Foster and Posey can? JOB has no idea what he is doing or talking about. They had their starting 5 in the game in with 8 minutes to go in the 4th. At that point it was a close game. JOB left Roy and McRoberts on the bench. 5 minutes later it was a 15 point game and we were done.

Someone should tell JOB its ok to make teams match up to us! They were missing Noah. Of course they were going to go with a smaller lineup. The only other option is the red head dude or the Euro. We should have used a rotation of Foster, Roy, and Hibbert all night long. Posey is crap.

JOB makes no sense. Leave Roy and McRoberts on the bench because the Bulls had their small lineup in the game?

JOSH HAS A MUCH BETTER CHANCE OF GUARDING SOMEONE OUT ON THE FLOOR COMPARED TO POSEY AND FOSTER!

[Asteezy]

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Just got through watching the game on LP this morning, And one part of the terrible Bulls commentary really stood out, Whilst Stacey King was talking about how we have alot of talent on our roster and that we should be better than our record suggests, the camera panned to good old Jimmy, The irony made me laugh.

[D-BONE]

Re: I'm sorry OB supporters, but you have absolutley no excuse for him tonight.

Is this just about McBob or the game as a whole?

Because, I mostly agree about McBob.

I don't think there was much of a chance that we would win. I also don't think that, all things equal, putting McBob in for 5 extra minutes over Posey would have been the difference. We played a crap second half on both ends of the floor and the Bulls (specifically Rose and Korver, slightly) turned it up. Take out McBob's contributions for the third quarter and we're down by 15 instead of 5.

Korver initially heated up with Dunleavy guarding him. MDJ couldn't stay anywhere near him as Korver ran of a variety of screens, especially base line.

You can't let a shooter get off like that. MDJ showing again what we sacrifice on the defensive end when we play him.

Korver also proceeded to torch PG in the 2nd half. He had a horrible shooting night, too.

So...there's two guys supported ardently by different factions of varying sizes on the board who got good run last night - PG being within the "play the youth" approach touted highly on here - who didn't do too much.

Playing McBob a few more minutes wouldn't have mattered. We let Korver go off and they had the best player on the court in Rose, who took over 2nd half.

So, I'm fine with firing OB ASAP, but the McBob thing does not add fuel to my fire.

[rm1369]

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Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems as if those that defended the teams not playing the young guys because "it's not fair to the vets who may be slightly better and you have to try your best to win game" are now saying that even though Josh was playing well it ultimately doesn't matter he wasn't on the court more - they were going to lose anyway. I believe I see a little contradiction there, but maybe it's just me.

[Unclebuck]

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I
IMHO what the majority is saying is that O'Brien is bringing less that nothing to the table for this team. His system is instilling bad habits that will have to be unlearned down the road.

That will not be a factor. Bad habits? No Only habit is losing.

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I haven't watched the last couple of games but I think the players have checked out and so there's nothing being gained for now or the future going on right now. So yes, that would include evaluating any player development to see where everyone's ceilings just might be. IMO- O'Brien has mentally worn these players out... and probably physically as well... I bet they've already circled the last game of the season on the calendar. And they will be going thru the motions until they get there (unless something changes and O'Brien is rightfully fired).

So you haven't seen the past two games? the Pacers played well against a bad Nets team, but they also played pretty well against a team that they cannot match up with all the Bulls. I don't see the players quitting

Lets see.

Isn't this what everyone has wanted all along

Price, George, Tyler, Josh, Roy all have goten significant minutes

[BlueNGold]

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Price, George, Tyler, Josh, Roy all have goten significant minutes

How many games this year have both Tyler and Josh logged 20 minutes?

I will tell you. 4 games.

We went 3-1 and the only loss came on the road after playing Boston at Conseco.

We need their energy on both ends of the floor...for long stretches at the same time. BTW, I love Jeff Foster but the last time he scored 20 points was May 15th, 2004. He hurts us on offense. Both Tyler and Josh are significant offensive threats and can do decent Foster impressions on D. Not picking on Jeff because I want him to be the next guy off the bench. Just keep James and Solo warming the bench...

[duke dynamite]

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You people really need to get a grip.

[90'sNBARocked]

Re: I'm sorry OB supporters, but you have absolutley no excuse for him tonight.

Didn't the three year plan start when Larry took over for Donnie?

I dont know anymore man

This season has got my brain fried

Now were already making up draft threads

very depressing

[Bball]

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That will not be a factor. Bad habits? No Only habit is losing.

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I think players will have to re-program themselves to understand what is and isn't a good shot and recognize offensive situations better... as well as what is their more effective roles.

So you haven't seen the past two games? the Pacers played well against a bad Nets team, but they also played pretty well against a team that they cannot match up with all the Bulls.

Last night I had the option of taking a nap or watching another Jim O'Brien coached game. I needed the rest....

I don't see the players quitting

Lets see.

Isn't this what everyone has wanted all along

Price, George, Tyler, Josh, Roy all have goten significant minutes

Good... Hopefully they get consistent roles and minutes too.

Maybe O'Brien can get tossed earlier next time?

[Dr. Awesome]

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Management agrees with this thread.

[Merz]

Re: I'm sorry OB supporters, but you have absolutley no excuse for him tonight.

You people really need to get a grip.

Relax, we weren't complaining about pink backpacks.

[NuffSaid]

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I'm at the point where I can laugh at it no seriously.

If only the ejection was permanent.

It became so at 4:00pm CST today.

[McKeyFan]

Re: I'm sorry OB supporters, but you have absolutley no excuse for him tonight.

I think we've learned that management does indeed listen to the fans.

[speakout4]

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i think he was becoming a public embarrassment that the pacer FO couldn't contain. If indeed the Chicago announcers were ridiculing JOB then that had to be dealt with