Tag: Jimmy Butler

  • Chicago Bulls – Stephen Curry Didn’t Know What Hit Him

    Chicago Bulls – Stephen Curry Didn’t Know What Hit Him

    The Golden State Warriors aren’t used to giving up so early because Stephen Curry usually provides them with a comeback option from almost any situation. Not this time against the Chicago Bulls, who made their opponents look like one of the worst teams in the NBA while their dominance in the paint through Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer and Taj Gibson continues to bring them closer towards home court advantage in the postseason.

  • Bulls Over Raptors – Defense & Joakim Noah Take You a Long Way

    Bulls Over Raptors – Defense & Joakim Noah Take You a Long Way

    The Chicago Bulls aren’t slowing down and win for the fourth straight time, this time beating the Toronto Raptors 94-92 after another brilliant two-end performance from Joakim Noah, making his team look a lot easier on the eyes in his current playmaker form.

  • Bulls Over Nets – Energy and Defense Beat Dirty Old Players

    Bulls Over Nets – Energy and Defense Beat Dirty Old Players

    Some teams aren’t built for prolonged success within a season and can’t wait for the All-Star break to come around, like the Brooklyn Nets. The Chicago Bulls wouldn’t mind to keep things going for another week or two, looking not just like a younger and fresher outfit, but a simply better group of players in their 92-76 win.

  • NBA Rumors – New York Knicks & Chicago Bulls Interested in Carmelo Anthony Trade

    NBA Rumors – New York Knicks & Chicago Bulls Interested in Carmelo Anthony Trade

    Some trade rumors don’t make too much sense for either teams, but it doesn’t mean that the Chicago Bulls aren’t considering a move that will give them Carmelo Anthony, while the New York Knicks receive Carlos Boozer, Jimmy Butler, Tony Snell, Kirk Hinrich and a first round pick.

  • Chicago Bulls – They Know an Injured Team When They See One

    Chicago Bulls – They Know an Injured Team When They See One

    Few teams have been hurt by injuries over the last few years like the Chicago Bulls have. The San Antonio Spurs are going through something similar at the moment, only without the kind of on-hands experience players like Jimmy Butler and Joakim Noah have had to accumulate in recent times.

  • Chicago Bulls – Jimmy Butler Doesn’t Get Tired

    Chicago Bulls – Jimmy Butler Doesn’t Get Tired

    There was more than one unique thing to focus on during the 128-125 win by the Chicago Bulls against the Orlando Magic in triple overtime. Some of it was the clutch shooting by Mike Dunleavy, Glen Davis, Jameer Nelson and Tony Snell; however, Jimmy Butler playing 60 minutes defies logic and stands out more than anything else.

  • Suns vs Bulls – Injuries Don’t Always Get in the Way

    Suns vs Bulls – Injuries Don’t Always Get in the Way

    Sometimes momentum is stronger than everything. The Chicago Bulls have started to play well recently, so giving up on Luol Deng and missing Carlos Boozer due to injury doesn’t stop them from beating the Phoenix Suns 92-87, getting some great performances from Taj Gibson and Joakim Noah.

  • Chicago Bulls – Jimmy Butler Everyone Has Been Waiting For

    Chicago Bulls – Jimmy Butler Everyone Has Been Waiting For

    This is supposed to be the year Jimmy Butler makes the step from role player to borderline star for the Chicago Bulls. It hasn’t been working out that great so far, mostly because of injuries, but his performance in the road win over the Memphis Grizzlies suggests there’s still hope he’ll turn things around.

  • Bulls vs Nets – The Sad and the Hopeful

    Bulls vs Nets – The Sad and the Hopeful

    Both the Chicago Bulls and the Brooklyn Nets haven’t had seasons that are going according to plan. The big difference? One team seems to still believe in their ability to go places this season, while the other looks like it has accepted its fate of being one of the worst teams in the NBA.

  • Chicago Bulls – Things Starting to Look Better

    Chicago Bulls – Things Starting to Look Better

    Beating the Milwaukee Bucks by only one point isn’t exactly an indication of greatness or improvement from the Chicago Bulls, but getting Jimmy Butler back from injury after too long a time finally gives them the option to have some sort of depth off the bench and a lineup that consists of five players, each finally playing in the position he’s meant to be in.