Watson gains attention subbing for Rose
Many believe Bulls' backup point guard could be starterC.J. Watson is a chief reason the Bulls are 5-1 when Derrick Rose, who missed Friday's game because of his tight lower back, hasn't played. Luol Deng said Watson would start for a lot of teams.
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Game Notes: Bulls at Bobcats
by Rodger Bohn / @rodgerbohn
Fresh off of the NBA All-Star reserves being announced, Bulls forward Luol Deng had a chance to show everyone what he ca do when he’s the man. You see, Derrick Rose is still recovering from a nagging back injury and has played sparingly over the last two games. Facing the lowly Bobcats, Coach Thibodeau decided to hold the reigning MVP out and let...
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Lessons from Dad by Brian Geltzeiler
By Brian Geltzeiler
The game of basketball was taught to me at a very young age more as a philosophy than as a game. As regular readers of this space know, my father was a college basketball player at Newark-Rutgers from 1945-1950. He wasn’t a run of the mill end of the bench player. He was the first player in Rutgers history to score 1000 points and in the 1949-1950 season...
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Bobcats get BULLied Around
To add insult to injury, we see Watson karate kick Kemba in the waist. It was all downhill from here.The Bobcats came into this game on a 12 game losing streak, and the Bulls come in with one of the leagues' top recording. They would clash on NASCAR night in the Queen City Friday the 10th. The Bobcats are hoping for a little shot in the arm soon as Corey Maggette returns and...
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Slump hurt Granger
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger went into Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies with a higher scoring average (18.3 ppg) than recently named Eastern Conference All-Stars Luol Deng (Chicago, 16.0) and Andre Iguodala (Philadelphia, 13.0) and only percentage points lower than Atlanta's Joe Johnson (18.6) and Boston's Paul Pierce (18.4).
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Deng relishes pick for All-Star Game
Former Duke star Luol Deng learned Thursday he'd been selected for his first All-Star Game. That would have been a thrill no matter what, but Deng found it special because…Click to Continue »
Via Charlotte Observer
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Luol Deng named to All Star Team
For the first time since 1997-1998, when both Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen made the team, the Chicago Bulls will have two all stars playing in the NBA All Star Game. Luol Deng was named a reserve for the Eastern Conference squad, joining teammate Derrick Rose, who was voted in as a starter for the East.
For the season, Deng is averaging 16.0 points on 50.9 TS%, and 7.3 rebounds...
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2012 NBA All-Star Game Thoughts
LaMarcus Aldridge makes his first All-Star game and its about time. This is a guy who has averaged 19.3 and 8 for the last 4 seasons and is easily one of the NBA's most formidable scoring big men.
Luol Deng, now in his 8th season, has evolved into a very good NBA player. He's a consistent defender, scorer and rebounder. His moves and athleticism aren't jaw-dropping,...
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2012 NBA All-Star Game Thoughts
LaMarcus Aldridge makes his first All-Star game and its about time. This is a guy who has averaged 19.3 and 8 for the last 4 seasons and is easily one of the NBA's most formidable scoring big men.
Luol Deng, now in his 8th season, has evolved into a very good NBA player. He's a consistent defender, scorer and rebounder. His moves and athleticism aren't jaw-dropping,...
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All-Star Deng has overcome the 'hate'
CHARLOTTE – The low point for Luol Deng? That’s easy.
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NBA All Star Reserves
Western Conference Reserves:
Kevin Love, LaMarcus Aldridge and Russell Westbrook, Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, Steve Nash and Marc Gasol.
Eastern Conference Reserves:
Chris Bosh, Joe Johnson, Deron Williams, Luol Deng, Andre Iguodala, Roy Hibbert and Paul Pierce.
Analysis: In the Western Conference, the only major snubs are Rudy Gay and Kyle Lowry. Steve Nash is...
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Association Announces Reserves For 2012 NBA All-Star Game
The rosters for the 2012 All-Star games are now set as the NBA on Thursday revealed the reserve players who will complete the Eastern and Western Conference squads for the contest that will take place on February 26, at the Amway Center in Orlando. Some familiar faces are missing from this year’s game as well as a total of five players who will be playing in the game for...
Via PRO HOOPS CENTRAL
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Deng gets NBA All-Star reserve nod
Bulls forward joins Rose on Eastern team after coaches made him reserve pickTom Thibodeau was right: He did not need to lobby his fellow coaches to get Luol Deng on the All-Star team. They see what he sees. "These coaches," Thibodeau said, "they know, they look, they study."
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Luol Deng Voted into All-Star Game by Coaches
Luol Deng did it. Congrats to Lu on his first All-Star appearance, it is most certainly well-deserved. A shame he didn't get in last year as well. But he's certainly cemented himself as one of the best 2-way wings in the league. Can't wait to hear Lu talk about his selection in the upcoming week.
He is the 14th All-Star in the history of the Bulls franchise. It is...
Via Da Bulls Eye
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2012 NBA All-Star Reserves Announced
Tonight, the NBA All-Star reserves were announced, and the League’s website has the full list. (Happy, unhappy with the selections?): “Perennial All-Stars Paul Pierce and Dirk Nowitzki have been chosen as All-Stars for the 10th and 11th time, respectively, and headline the list of 14 players that have been selected by the coaches as reserves for the 2012 NBA All-Star...
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Breaking: NBA All Star Reserves Announced
The NBA All Star reserves were announced on TNT Thursday. We'll be back tomorrow to provide our collective take on who should've made it and who shouldn't have, but in the meantime, here's who did.
Eastern Conference: Roy Hibbert (Ind), Luol Deng (Chi), Paul Pierce (Bos), Chris Bosh (Mia), Deron Williams (NJ), Andre Iguodala (Phi), and Joe Johnson (Atl).
Western...
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Bulls' Deng set to learn All-Star fate tonight
CHARLOTTE -- Two things were on the mind of Derrick Rose after the Bulls crushed New Orleans on Wednesday. One, he loves his team, saying: “We’re on a mission.” Two, he hopes Luol Deng will make his first NBA All-Star team.
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Will Ferrell hilariously introduces the Bulls and Hornets (Video)
What a week of random appearances for Will Ferrell. First he had that brilliant Old Milwaukee Super Bowl ad that was curiously shown in only North Platte, Neb. And then here was in New Orleans Wednesday night giving the pre-game introductions for Bulls vs. Hornets in his trademark deadpan humor.
“He collects rare birds and has a pet dolphin named Chachi. Luol Deng,” has to be...
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Will Ferrell Announcing the Lineups at the Bulls vs Hornets Game
You can add “public address announcer” to the list of things that Will Ferrell is good and funny at. At tonight’s Chicago Bulls vs New Orleans Hornets game Ferrell got the opportunity to announce the starting lineups for both teams. In the video below you’ll see that he adds his own element of humor to the gig. My favorite was “he collects rare birds and has a pet dolphin...
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On Wednesday night at the Bulls/Hornets game Will Ferrell gave his hilarious starting lineups announcements. Ferrell’s only job should be going around NBA arenas and announcing the starting lineups because he drops little known tidbits about NBA players, like did you know that Luol Deng collects rare birds and has a pet dolphin named “Chachi?” Nothing wrong with...
Via MentalityMagazine.com
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Deng’s Health is Key to Bulls’ Title Hopes
Alex Rostowsky praises Luol Deng's talents while bemoaning the Bulls chances without him.
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NETS Game Center (Game 26)
Carlos Boozer scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 109-87 Monday night. Luol Deng scored 19 points and C.J. Watson added 14 points and 10 assists in place of Derrick Rose.
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Chicago BULLieS Nets
The Chicago Bulls improved their record to 21-6 on the year after their 21 point lopsided battle against the New Jersey Nets on Monday. Derek Rose only had 4 points in 11 minutes of action on Monday and that made the victory even that more impressive because of how all of the other players on the team were able to step up and fill the void of Derek Rose, who has been dealing with...
Via Pro Sports Blogging
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Bulls 108, Nets 87
Carlos Boozer scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 109-87 Monday night.
Luol Deng scored 19 points and C.J. Watson added 14 points and 10 assists in place of Derrick Rose. The reigning league MVP played less than 11 minutes in the first half and the Bulls said at halftime that he would not return because of back spasms.
Chicago is 4-2 six games into a...
Via AP on Fox
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Boozer scores 24 points, Bulls beat Nets 109-87
Carlos Boozer scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 109-87 Monday night.
Luol Deng scored 19 points and C.J. Watson added 14 points and 10 assists in place of Derrick Rose. The reigning league MVP played less than 11 minutes in the first half and the Bulls said at halftime that he would not return because of back spasms.
Chicago is 4-2 six games into a...
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