Archive for April, 2011

Othyus Jeffers signed a 10 day contract with the Washington Wizards back on March 17th. After a very impressive 15 point, 8 rebound game against the Miami Heat and a 13 point, 4 rebound game against the Cavs, the Wizards signed Jeffers for the rest of the season. On April 6th, the day of the signing, Jeffers busted out for another 13 point, 3 rebound game, proving to the fans, coaches, etc, why he was signed. A few days later Jeffers came up big for the Wizards in a 115-83 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Jeffers finished the game with [...]

CHICAGO – The Bulls had a lot of hype heading into their first round playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers. They are the No. 1 seed, they have Derrick Rose and they are playing at home a place they have just five times this year. They were locked in to sweep their way to the NBA finals. Until they ran into the — PACERS!? Indiana used the old Chicago Chokehold device on the Bulls and never took their foot off the gas pedal. Even though the Bulls pulled put the come from behind win(which is one of the reasons i [...]

The Iowa Energy beat the Tulsa 66ers in game one of the semifinals of the NBDL Playoffs. The final score of the game was 103-96. The game was pretty close throughout with the Energy usually in the lead. The Energy were led by Michael Haynes who had 23 points and 11 rebounds. Despite Tulsa’s two 13 point deficit runs, they were never able to hold onto a lead. Elijah Millsap finished with a double-double for the 66ers. The Energy play the 66ers in game two in Iowa on Monday. Key Stats: Energy Michael Haynes: 23 points, 11 rebounds Stefhon Hannah: [...]

There are numerous reasons as to why the Bulls will find themselves in the second round of the NBA playoffs. 1. Derrick Rose This is clearly the most obvious advantage Chicago has over not only the Pacers, but the entire field of playoff teams. Rose was on fire in the regular season exploding his numbers from last year to unimaginable amounts. He is the clear cut MVP choice simply because just by being on the court he makes the Bulls that much better. Rose’s greatest skill is not his play as an individual but rather his ability to be a [...]

The Iowa Energy beat the Utah Flash 112-107 in game three of the first round of the NBDL Playoffs. With tonights win the Iowa Energy advance to play the Tulsa 66ers. Iowa was led by Michael Haynes who exploded for 37 points and also grabbed 11 rebounds. The Energy capitalized off of Utah’s 20 turnovers. The game was in favor of the Flash throughout the first half but as the second half rolled around, the Flash began making foolish plays. In the end, the Energy managed to get a five point lead and were victorious. Key Stats: Energy Michael Haynes: [...]

Marqus Blakely has reached an agreement with the Houston Rockets on a three-year contract. Blakely averaged 15 points and 6.3 rebounds this season with Bakersfield and Iowa. Blakely landed in Minnesota today and will suit up with the team for their game against the T-Wolves. Congrats to Blakely!

He isn’t attracting all the MVP attention for nothing. Derrick Rose is a special player that only comes around once in a long while and the Bulls have struck gold twice in a twenty year period. Rose is having by far his best season to date, and even though he may not be matching the stat totals of previous MVP’s, Rose is establishing career highs across the board. Minutes. Field Goals. 3P%. Free Throws Made. FT%. Rebounds. Assists. Steals. Points. Rose’s progress can be exemplified by looking at one category: Three Points shots. Last year Rose went 16-60. This year Rose [...]

The Iowa Energy lost 119-118 to the Utah Flash in game two of the first round of the NBDL Playoffs. Orien Greene led the Flash to victory with 23 points and 7 assists. The game was very close throughout with a total of 18 lead changes. Curtis Stinson played his heart out for the Energy, he went for 34 points, 13 assists, and 9 rebounds. His great play obviously fell short though, due to the clutch three point shooting of Kevin Kruger. The Energy will need to come back strong in Game 3 because if you did not know, the [...]

CHICAGO – The Bulls are gearing up for what could be a run that potentially ends in a title returning to the Second City. But it’s not just the players who are geared up, the loyal fans of the Bulls are more than ready to see their guys go out there and do what they do best. Make them proud to wear red and black. And those fans who are amped up are showing their excitement in every creative way imaginable. One of those fans is Bobby Burns and his group of friends. They collaborate to form the group Illatribe. [...]

He has transformed from that spunky, ponytail wearing NCAA Champion to a spunky, ponytail wearing NBA rebounding machine. If Derrick Rose and Carlos Boozer are the serious, professional side of the Bulls, Noah is the class clown. Just take his draft day attire, and his post-game interviews that are popular among even the most average NBA fan. But as funny and random as Noah is off the court, once he put on the number 13 and gets into the game, he is all business. He is one of the most recognizable and animated players in basketball. His fierce scream and flexing after slamming in a put-back gives every Bulls [...]