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[#UnleashSean]

Arguing about a team's mental state when down huge like that is pointless. Chances are they won't be in that situation again.

I don't have a problem with what Giannis did. Was it dumb? Sure. Did it matter? No.

It sure as crap did. Had dunleavy broken a bone, etc. We'd be talking about a years suspension.

[#UnleashSean]

Understood, I said on some level.  That level being I would have liked to smack that smug looking face myself, so I am glad they did it.

Wait your telling people to have class, and then you do a 180 and say how much you liked someone decide to play football and blindside tackle someone in a basketball game? You can't have both.

[MUfan12]

It sure as crap did. Had dunleavy broken a bone, etc. We'd be talking about a years suspension.

But that didn't happen, so in the end, Giannis will take his medicine from the league, and we move on.

[#UnleashSean]

https://vine.co/v/e7n2JH2VjHm

?  that's not a punch?  LOL!

I don't think you have a clue on what a punch is. Thats like a quarter of a shove. Maybe.

[Lennys Tap]

No, I agree it was a stupid thing for him to do. I did say on some level I am glad he did it. I like his competiveness and fight. It was also nice to see Dunleavy get some pay back, but the way Giannis did it was inappropriate. He is 20, he will learn and move on. Good knows I did stupid things at 20 that I learned from and moved on, hell I did stupid things last night.  Great learning experience for these guys.

I did stupid things at 20, too, hairy. I'm thankful that when I did there was no one there to say that on some level they were glad I did it. Running full tilt into a defenseless guy who is in the air shooting the ball has IMO nothing to do with competitiveness or fight. At best it's petulance and immaturity, at worst it's thuggish. I hope it's the former - he's a talented young player.

[Galway Eagle]

https://vine.co/v/e7n2JH2VjHm

?  that's not a punch?  LOL!

If that's a punch boy are you in for a surprise watching mayweather vs pacquiao

[RushmoreAcademy]

Where is wadesworld?  Is he at Dunleavy's house right now, waiting for him to come out?

[MUfan12]

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/302162801.html

[statnik]

It sure as crap did. Had dunleavy broken a bone, etc. We'd be talking about a years suspension.

Dunleavy was ground bound at the time, nice try!

[Lennys Tap]

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/302162801.html

What Sultan said about Dunleavy echoed by Giannis - doing what all vets do, trying to get us out of our game, etc. and then he apologizes for his cheap shot. Good for him.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Can't stand the NBA, but have 3 free ducats for today's Clippers game 7.  So heading out to cheer on Doc Rivers at least.  A franchise that has choked forever, maybe they can pull one out today and get to the 2nd round for only the second time in their history.

[Lennys Tap]

Can't stand the NBA, but have 3 free ducats for today's Clippers game 7.  So heading out to cheer on Doc Rivers at least.  A franchise that has choked forever, maybe they can pull one out today and get to the 2nd round for only the second time in their history.

Spending Saturday evening fighting traffic so I can get someplace where I'll be forced to watch 3 hours worth of something I can't stand because it's free? No thanks.

[Galway Eagle]

So do we turn this thread into a Bulls Cavs thread?

[RushmoreAcademy]

So do we turn this thread into a Bulls Cavs thread?

Yes.
I'm not going to feel good unless the Bulls can steal game 2 as well.  It will be interesting to see what the Cavs do about the pick n roll tonight, which ate them up about as bad as it's eaten up any team the Bulls played this year.

[brandx]

Yup, I'm sure Dunleavy really felt that payback in a 54 point win...I like Giannis a lot. I like the Bucks a lot even though I'm a Bulls fan. (honestly it's not a rivalry to me) But I don't know how bucks fans can be happy with his action or Zazas flying elbows all series.

My guess is that Dunleavy won't throw any more cheap shots at MCW, though.

[GGGG]

Man wade's really has really gone underground since Game 6.

[JuniorCardigan]

Yes.
I'm not going to feel good unless the Bulls can steal game 2 as well.  It will be interesting to see what the Cavs do about the pick n roll tonight, which ate them up about as bad as it's eaten up any team the Bulls played this year.

Gasol absolutely tore them apart on those pick and pops. He is one of the most consistent jump shooters from that elbow area I've ever seen

[Coleman]

Man wade's really has really gone underground since Game 6.

Was thinking the same thing. Too funny.

[Galway Eagle]

Yes.
I'm not going to feel good unless the Bulls can steal game 2 as well.  It will be interesting to see what the Cavs do about the pick n roll tonight, which ate them up about as bad as it's eaten up any team the Bulls played this year.

That's what I was thinking. On the bright side Shumpert isn't going to have another offensive game like he did last time, so if Lebron gets remotely shut down like he did last game we're in for a good time tonight. 

[JuniorCardigan]

Man wade's really has really gone underground since Game 6.

I'm just waiting for a post from him about how the Bulls and Cavs series is going to be determined by whoever has the SOFTEST players.

[LloydsLegs]

That's what I was thinking. On the bright side Shumpert isn't going to have another offensive game like he did last time, so if Lebron gets remotely shut down like he did last game we're in for a good time tonight. 

BpB, don't doubt your fellow Huskie!  He led the way with those 3 three pointers early in the 1st Q tonight (unfortunately).

[Galway Eagle]

BpB, don't doubt your fellow Huskie!  He led the way with those 3 three pointers early in the 1st Q tonight (unfortunately).

I know I was staring at my Knicks jersey of his and just longing for him to be back on that team.   

[MerrittsMustache]

Big picture, the Bulls may have been better off sitting Rose for the second half last night. He's been significantly better with 2 days off and with games 3-6 being played every other day. You obviously never want to give away a playoff game, but why not accept your fate, take your road split and go back home with a little extra rest for Rose?

[GGGG]

Big picture, the Bulls may have been better off sitting Rose for the second half last night. He's been significantly better with 2 days off and with games 3-6 being played every other day. You obviously never want to give away a playoff game, but why not accept your fate, take your road split and go back home with a little extra rest for Rose?

Thibs was playing Noah in the fourth quarter when they were up 57 against the Bucks.  How can they win EVERY POSSESSION without Rose in the game? 

[RJax55]

Big picture, the Bulls may have been better off sitting Rose for the second half last night. He's been significantly better with 2 days off and with games 3-6 being played every other day. You obviously never want to give away a playoff game, but why not accept your fate, take your road split and go back home with a little extra rest for Rose?

That would require Thibs to have strategic vision.