Game 34: Bulls @ Cavs, Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 8:00 PM EST: ESPN

[bboy]

TT has regressed offensively big time.

He hasn't regressed...he's never progressed

 

[Flight479]

TT with 2 points is pathetic. He should be ashamed of himself.

 

[bboy]

I agree. Shump should have been traded weeks ago.[/QU
No we can't trade Shumpert...he's just been doing too much with Kyrie out...he knows his role and is fine at it...we'd never get anything better by trading him

 

[Zog]

when isn't TT awful on offense?

I mean, he's always limited. But he kept getting the ball stripped from him tonight. He had one play where he just stood there and waited for the ball, whereas if he would have came to the ball, he would have grabbed it on his way to the rim for a dunk, instead a Bulls player stole the ball. Usually he can at least grab the ball and put up a shot.

 

[godfather]

TT with 2 points is pathetic. He should be ashamed of himself.

Why? His entire offensive game is on the basis of others creating for him. Without Love and Kyrie, all the defense in the world is going to be focused only on LeBron and not enough opens up for Tristan.

Tristan can't do a damn thing on offense for himself. Never has, never will.

 

[Zog]

I mean considering Mcrae came in and got scored on at least three times in a row, I don't think that would be a good excuse. I'd take my chances with Felder. At least he brought energy and moved the ball.

McCrae was already on the floor. Liggins came in for Felder and then they went after McCrae. So the Bulls had their choice the whole time. Having two defenders that we couldn't sub out that they wanted to go after was definitely an issue.

 

[Zog]

Why? His entire offensive game is on the basis of others creating for him. Without Love and Kyrie, all the defense in the world is going to be focused only on LeBron and not enough opens up for Tristan.

Tristan can't do a damn thing on offense for himself. Never has, never will.

He kept getting the ball stripped, didn't aggressively try to catch the ball that lead to another turnover. He had 4-5 times that he could have scored off of one or zero dribbles and didn't, on plays he is usually able to make.

 

[Taiter]

Just got done watching the game on replay:
-Game was played in slow motion by the Cavs. Just no energy, little movement. Of course, with 3 starters out and James sick... about what one might expect.
-Game swung when James drove for the lead mid-4th, they call a charge (which I think was a little weak), then Butler comes down and nails a three and the barrage starts.
-Why do the Bulls always get the Cavs on back to backs or in situations like this?

 

[Jscc]

I'm really %$#@!^& tired of losing to Dwyane Wade. Wish LeBron would have just rested.

 

[Pioneer10]

I don't understand why LeBron played tonight. Especially being sick. I know he's great, and I get it, he can do a lot with less like no other. But, without Love, another elite offensive option, no Kyrie, unless the Bulls literally didn't show up didn't see how we pull it out tonight.

Playing sick is no joke, it makes you twice as worn out. It was a wasted opportunity to give LB some rest.

+1. I think Lue played him because it wasn't a back to back but this one had loss written all over it with Love out on top of Kyrie. Throw in no depth with JR also out and Lebron sick

 

[Sir'Dom Pointer]

Disappointing loss, really. Team played bad and Tristan looked small guarding Lopez.

 

[Andrew]

Extremely under-manned but the loss still stings. This game could have been won if those easy bunnies went in and you actually defended for any significant amount of time when it mattered. Onto the next one.

 

[OnSugarHill]

Bottom line is 4 of your starters are not playing. No team in the NBA can be expected to win that game even with Lebron.

I was impressed that the game was still winnable. Also, McDermott was smoking on fire in the first half, Butler was smoking in the 4th, and Cavs were missing their layups.

Question for you guys though... Hubie Brown... man. This dude seems to HATE LeBron. He was rooting for the Bulls hard, and it really couldn't be more clear. Do you think he's a LeBron hater, or is it a Cavs hate thing? Anyone know what?

 

[JMoneyYourHoney]

Disappointing loss, really. Team played bad and Tristan looked small guarding Lopez.

As he does guarding EVERY true center since he's a power forward playing out of position.

I was impressed that the game was still winnable. Also, McDermott was smoking on fire in the first half, Butler was smoking in the 4th, and Cavs were missing their layups.

Question for you guys though... Hubie Brown... man. This dude seems to HATE LeBron. He was rooting for the Bulls hard, and it really couldn't be more clear. Do you think he's a LeBron hater, or is it a Cavs hate thing? Anyone know what?

I have never heard Hubie call a game for the Cavs where he wasn't virulently against them. My guess is it's a Cleveland thing. We need to get behind some kind of movement that prohibits this geriatric cocksucker for calling Cavs games from here on out, because it's distressing for the fans to be continually subjected to it.

 

[Sir'Dom Pointer]

As he does guarding EVERY true center since he's a power forward playing out of position.


I have never heard Hubie call a game for the Cavs where he wasn't virulently against them. My guess is it's a Cleveland thing. We need to get behind some kind of movement that prohibits this geriatric cocksucker for calling Cavs games from here on out, because it's distressing for the fans to be continually subjected to it.

I still would have preffered TT To come off the bench like he used to and find a real Center but that's not an option I guess.
I think TT is much more effective as a 6th man.