Game 25: CHI at CHA

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The Chicago Bulls got a lot going on, but not in a good way. On the other hand, they are on a seven-game losing streak and have been plagued by injuries.

However, the Bulls were given a ray of light in the lead-up to their showdown against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network. On Thursday, it was reported that Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter won’t be traveling, while Isaac Okoro and Jalen Smith practiced.

Afterwards, the medical team will determine if both will play. If they do, then Okoro and Smith will be on minute restrictions.

Currently, the Bulls are 9-14 and in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. A far cry from their 6-1 start to the year that got everyone excited.

Both Dosunmu and Huerter have dealt with recent injuries. Dosunmu has been battling a thumb injury. Meanwhile, Huerter suffered an adductor/hamstring strain in a recent game against the Orlando Magic.

Also, Okoro endured a left lumbar radiculopathy, and Smith battled a left hamstring strain. Even with the bodies absent, it seems as if the tide is turning when it comes to the health and well-being of the Bulls.

The effect injuries have had on the Bulls has been obvious.

Given the recurring theme of injuries, the Bulls have been deprived of depth and consistency. As a result, lineups have had to change regularly, and the bench was all but absent.

Also, the defensive game, which hasn’t been the Bulls’ strongest point, has been hurt immensely, especially with the absence of Okoro and Tre Jones at times.

Plus, Chicago was in a position to call upon the Windy City Bulls of the G League. All in an effort to fill those voids for now.

Luckily for Chicago, things are beginning to pick up.

Related: NBA rumors: Timberwolves ask Bulls about Coby White trade

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Originally sent in Game 25: CHI at CHA

spectre

Kon with a great start

powellrmp

Kon is pretty good

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TheDorkLord

I want to see Kon drop 36+

Chef

That verbal shot clock countdown is so annoying. I would hate listening to that all the time as a player

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powellrmp

Thank you chef. I’ve commented on it several times and it absolutely drives me nuts

This isn’t high school. I hate hearing it. FIVE FOUR THREE TWO

Chef

It's on the same level as me coaching my 10 year old son and constantly yelling "run back get to your spot" every change of possession so that all my players actually are aware they are now on defense.

powellrmp

Exactly. It’s the same as me screaming from the sideline, “put your hands up on defense!”

There has to be someone on the team with the self esteem and confidence enough to say “hey Coach Lee, please cut it out man.”

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Chef

The struggle is real

powellrmp

I’m not trying to talk shit about coach Lee, but from all the videos I’ve seen he’s corny as fuck. I could find a less uncouth way to say that, but it is what it is

Chef

I don't mind corny but that would just be distracting

powellrmp

I personally hate corny. As a grown ass man playing in the nba, meaning I have the talent of the upper 99.9% of people who play basketball on the entire world, it would drive me nuts

It’s as corny as when Bryce young after multiple turnovers and the panthers are losing by multiple touchdowns at halftime, when Bryce stands outside the tunnel to high five everyone

It’s like, hey Bryce you gave the ball away multiple times, please go inside and start looking at video so you don’t keep fucking up.

I’ve been souring on Coach Lee.

tnhornetsfan

Any opinions why Miller's shot is short lately?

powellrmp

Out of shape

Legs

Chef

Reps

powellrmp

He doesn’t have his legs yet

Chef

I so want him to Paul Pierce.

Could you imagine the PTO and minutes restriction on multiple stab wounds nowadays?

To be Paul Pierce

Kon my man

powellrmp

I started playing ball a few months ago after not playing for years. I stopped working out too. After 15 minutes, my shot is on line, but it’s short. Out of shape

Miller’s will come back when he’s in game shape.

BUT how do you do that when he’s held out of real games??

Chef

This action the last 3 min is barf inducing.

How is the nba ok with this as the product

powellrmp

It’s sad that Brandon miller won’t attack the rim

Chef

5 threes in a row on both ends

powellrmp

Vuc had a two point drive off a nice pass

I may be behind Josh green just came in

Chef

I stand corrected. But still it looks like a summer run game

powellrmp

It does

Two garbage teams

Chef

And another

powellrmp

Watching kon being able to use the dribble to get to the rim makes me sad. Brandon miller is seemingly incapable of that. It’s ridiculous

Chef

And another another

powellrmp

I’d be fine with trading Brandon miller too along with Melo

Dude is soft

I’d be stoked to clear out bridges, Melo, and Brandon Miller

This is a nice draft coming up, would be interested to see what a contender would give up for Brandon Miller

Miller looks horrible

Chef

I like Brandon but I absolutely would not want to pay him whatever his extension will be. With these contract figures, if you aren't worth it in year three, I am moving on

powellrmp

Same. It was my same concern coming out of the draft. Can’t attack the rim and plays soft.

Chef

Kon needs to get better at that on defense. That's two times this quarter getting beat off ball

powellrmp

Sion and Kon can drive to the rim better than Brandon miller

That’s sad

Chef

On Brandon, I think the playing soft (outside-in) is a failure of development offensively by Charlotte. That is what they want him doing which is a waste

powellrmp

Miller, short again

Yes, wasting away miller’s potential. Also, hard when he can’t stay on the fucking floor

Chef

Coach! Eric is basically describing hornets law via coby white

powellrmp

In short: I’m over it. Guys who can’t stay on the floor: Melo and miller.

I cannot believe how good Kon is.

Chef

It's getting close to me not wanting Kon around melo. I want to preserve his intensity and baller mentality

Mich_Mercer

At least we scored at the end there.

Millers shot looks awful

If the Bulls were like… “I’ll trade you Coby White and Giddy for Lamelo” would you do it?

powellrmp

He’s out of shape. Doesn’t have his legs. And in a way I’m glad. Because it’s showing all of my worries about him as a player. If his shot isn’t going down he’s worthless

Mich_Mercer

Geez. Haha

Chef

Need a pick or two for melo. But yes giddy plays most games. So I will take him

powellrmp

Same as my concern about miller come draft time. Can’t attack the rim. He just can’t

Mich_Mercer

He has shown athleticism though… I think that’s there.

powellrmp

Careful. Miles bridges is athletic and can swat shots for cool blocks, but he’s not a good defender

If miller isn’t hitting threes, he’s not helpful offensively

That’s the most infuriating part about Brandon miller. He is athletic, but can’t attack the rim worth a fuck.

Chef

To be fair powell, that shoulder separation hurts for a long time. I expect him to have games that just aren't good

powellrmp

But that’s the problem. If the shot is off…dribble and drive.

Chef

I prefer back down and mid range. But like hank jr I'm a dinosaur

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powellrmp

Hey man, me too. And I’m 36 haha

Should’ve been a foul call.

Chef

Dear goodness, hornets gave up 3 pull up mid ranges because it is literally not a shot they know how to take or recognize

They get run off the three and they only know drive to the rim or kick

powellrmp

It’ll be a miracle if the hornets win this game

Chef

Ok, build around Kon.

Clearly he doesn't need melo to succeed

powellrmp

Nope. Kon is the guy

I thought Kon could be good, but this is insane. In college he was horrible at shooting threes off the dribble. Nba he’s been quite good

Bizarre transition

Chef

Oh miles

Barf

powellrmp

Will be counting down the days

Chef

I need some sort of FBI investigation into miles.

He is clearly playing for the under on my enjoyment of hornets games

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TheDorkLord

lol

powellrmp

But no! He has a great team friendly contract! And it’s a very tradeable contract!

That’s what everyone told me.

Was I lied to??

Mich_Mercer

I hate when Miles plays ISO ball. Hes not good enough to do that and usually ends in something bad

I don’t mind him shooting it… just run the offense

powellrmp

I thought all the nba contenders would be tripping all over themselves to trade a first round pick for miles bridges!!

There was such a huge bidding war to sign him too!

TheDorkLord

that's a REALLY young team we have on the court

Chef

Stupid things chef thinks about while watching:

I wonder if there is a statically significant inverse relationship in women ticket holders between amount of lip filler and distance from the floor

I loved that miller possession

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powellrmp

Beautiful

Miller size advantage and he takes another fade away bullshit

Dude cannot attack the rim. It’s so sad

Yeah guys I’m starting to be out on Brandon miller.

Mich_Mercer

It’s too early to be out on him… he’s barely played any games

powellrmp

Miller has been horrendous. Not just this game either

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Originally sent in Game 25: CHI at CHA

Mich_Mercer

Let him get “healthy” first please… lol

powellrmp

Oh I’m not out on him, I’m just waiving my concern flag

Mich_Mercer

Bc he will…. Right???

powellrmp

This is the miller I was worried about drafting and I pitched a fit about

Chef

I really think it's the offensive system. It's terrible in terms of any sort of well rounded game.

Mich_Mercer

But you wanted Scoot right?

Miller has mostly been good before this season… which he’s barely olayed. Sat out half of last year as well. Lol

powellrmp

Yeah. I know I was insufferable and I own that, but this Brandon miller was what I was worried about.

Chef

Giddey 27/7/11

powellrmp

Giddey also averages that season long basically

TheDorkLord

our bad in bounds play lucked out

powellrmp

I’m definitely not out on miller but I’d raise my concerned meter to a 5/10

Chef

Yeah but does he have his own clothing brand and 2 billion Instagram followers?

I don't know about that charge. Yes he is moving but white had to initiate contact to avoid stepping out

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Mich_Mercer

Rather not calll a timeout there

Not going to get the ball in. Got lucky the last time

powellrmp

And on my scale a 5/10 isn’t vibes or feeling based. It’s a repetitive display of “uh oh” without much sign of disproving that.

Chef

If miles gets the ball I'm out

Alright rook

Mich_Mercer

I love you Kon.

Better not get screwed here

dnbman

Kon pretty good?

Chef

This should take less than 10 sec. NBA has to do something about these stoppages. It is awful tv

TheDorkLord

here comes the NBA refs

dnbman

How does Kon compare to Giddey?

Chef

They would be excellent teammates. Let's do it!

NBA late game action. IT'S FANNNTASTIC

I LOVE WATCHING PEOPLE WATCH MONITORS

TheDorkLord

taking way too long

Chef

That is horrendous

TheDorkLord

told you

Chef

NBA is bonkers. What is going on?

GoBobcats24

That is an ABSOLUTE horseshit overturn

TheDorkLord

imagine if this was the Lakers

Mich_Mercer

Of course

GoBobcats24

He literally landed with the foot underneath

Chef

How is Lee not going bananas. At this point, I walk off with my team

powellrmp

Hornets law

GoBobcats24

From a flagrant to a ln airball LOL

TheDorkLord

Lakers would have got the reckless

Mich_Mercer

If it was LeBron, they’d call a flagrant. He would have been on the ground crying

powellrmp

Because Charles Lee is a chicken shit

Chef

I'd be considering a full bobby knight chair throw

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powellrmp

I’m so sick of him not showing emotion

TheDorkLord

Lee should be going apeshit

Chef

In game protest

powellrmp

But he’s more than happy to yell the 5 second shot clock countdown!

TheDorkLord

also remember he gets his bonus if we lose

Chef

That was ridiculous!

powellrmp

It’s the same with Coach Canales for the panthers. Super calm nice guy shit

Maybe Coach Lee doesn’t really care.

Chef

If that's what the NBA is going to do, why should I bother?

powellrmp

I’m assuming it’s not a big deal for him and he’s going to turn it into some “go team hurrah” coach speak shit

And clap his hands and high five all our guys walking off the court

ChickenCoop

feel like coach cost us this one. miles & kon were on one & he gave them a nice 8 minute cooler on the bench.

powellrmp

Coach Lee has cost us several games this year

GoBobcats24

I'm telling you that overturn doesn't happen in 99% of NBA games

TheDorkLord

"trust the process"

GoBobcats24

If anything it would be upgraded to a flagrant

powellrmp

I said it a week or too ago but I raised my concerned meter for coach Lee to 4-5/10

I’m so sick of the super positive clap hands coaching style

Chef

That was ridiculous. I can't believe that. I usually don't do the whole refs are against the hornets but I can't explain that any other way

GoBobcats24

3 refs plus Secaucus reviewed that for 5 minutes and came up with that

powellrmp

I just can’t believe that Charles Lee just stood there and took it

If he was my coach I’d lose a ton of respect for him

Chef

Plus collins reaction at the time was not review it, it was I can't believe I fouled him

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TheDorkLord

yes, it was obvious he knew he fouled him!!

powellrmp

But it’s okay chef, Lee will clap his hands and have some corny try-hard speech in the locker room that’ll make up for it

Chef

Sports are rigged. I guess you are better off being fans of the teams they want to win.

powellrmp

Can you imagine if it wasn’t kon? And it was Luka? Or Shai? Or Lebron? Or literally anyone of slight significance?

TheDorkLord

yes, before we had the Panthers and the Hornets I grew up as a Redskins and Celtics fan… life was much better

powellrmp

I just can’t believe that Coach Lee just stood there

Chef

If I were the coach, I would call my wife and let her know money is going to be tight for a little while because I am going off on the league for the next 3 days. So I probably won't have a paycheck this month

powellrmp

“Oh well gosh darn! Next play fellas!”

But he won’t do that chef, he’s a coward. But it’s sugar coated with “being positive”

Chef

To quote GGG NBA "is good big drama show"

ChickenCoop

lee coming out slurping bulls in presser? lol

your lineup allowed a comeback with a 13 point cushion, bud

[GoBobcats24]

Damn Chef looking back through the game thread you were on fire tonight. The ratio of lip filler to closeness to the court was hilarious. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg

[Chef]

I am still at a complete loss at that review and overturn.

[QC_Thundercats]

Charlotte, the get right team. Off to a terrible start and desperately need a win? On a long losing streak and need to get your 3 point shooting back. Come on down to the QC, we’ll lay down for you to get all the wins you need. Except Toronto. Your bacon is ham, nobody wants that round rubbery meat slice.

Kon is the man, never would’ve thought he’s a foundational piece. He actually should have the ball run through him every possession, or at least touch it. He had like 29 after 3 quarters, someone on fire like that should’ve gotten more shots, he should’ve easily finished with 40+ points.

Also, I’ve seen enough from Drew Peterson. He offers nothing, he’s shooting 13% from the field, and for a supposed 3 point shooter, has not hit a single 3 this season. I’d say, give PJ Hall the 3rd two-way contract, or give Jaylen Sims a shot, he’s been the Swarm star the past few years.

[Mich_Mercer]

Yeah… I don’t get why we keeping calling up Drew Peterson. It seems Coach Lee really wants him to be a thing.