Hornets vs. Bulls Game Thread

[Pelicans78]

I think we will some Warrick tonight at PF to backup Anderson.

[ILLHornetsFan]

Definitely, with no Davis, & Anderson starting. I think Warrick will see some action this evening.

[GermanPelican42]

cant wait till game start tonight. it would be a big test tonight, without davis and gordon. a good time to show what kind of moral we have in the team. hope we see a win, but its a long way to win against a titel favourite.

[SdotPaul504]

This is Austin Rivers game to step up tonight. get the monkeys off his back

[luckyman]

I understand Anderson has starter's experience, but that 2nd unit needs him. BAD.

[Pelicans78]

I understand Anderson has starter's experience, but that 2nd unit needs him. BAD.

Starting unit needs him more. Monty started him in the second half for a reason. He would start on most teams in this league.

[Purple Haze]

Yeah you start your best players, period. Coaches who overthink this need to get back to basics. Only question in my mind is does he start at 4 or 5.

[Ryno_33 NOLA]

When you have the opportunity to have Anderson guarded by Carlos Boozer, you take it. He's torched him before, and he'll do it again, just watch.

[Purple Haze]

When you have the opportunity to have Anderson guarded by Carlos Boozer, you take it. He's torched him before, and he'll do it again, just watch.

GREAT point, I didn't even think about that.

[morsatun]

Vasquez and Aminu have had a fantastic first two games; they have helped each other stats amazingly. Nevertheless this is going to be the first test to see if this has been mare luck or if there is real substance.
Without Davis it is going to be a lot harder for Vasquez to get the number of assists he has been getting. Moreover, he played 37 minutes yesterday, so he will probably see fewer minutes today or he will be tired for the second half of the game.
For Aminu will also be hard, as he will see less open shots a probably receive less assists form Vasquez.

Finally the Bulls come as favorites with 2 0 record, and as usual if we lose all our players will look worse than what they were.

Lets hope for the best

[hornetstime247]

This team is very good and unlike what some posters were saying earlier we have depth. I would be surprised to see us pull this one out!

[Mr. West]

Good points, also the Bulls play a defensive game that will really pressure our team. It'll be a hard faught game.

[RaisingTheBar]

Lopez is our starting center and will match up good against Noah. Nothing to question.

[Pelicans78]

May be better for the team to put Lopez on Boozer since Boozer is their best low post scorer. Lopez's length could bother him. Guarding Noah shouldn't be too difficult for Anderson since Noah is mostly a defensive minded center who can rebound, pass, and score some.

[RaisingTheBar]

I know it's only 2 games but Noah is averaging 16.5 ppg this season, I think his length may be too much for Anderson.

[jacklvyn]

The game is about to start. Go Hornets!

[AD23forMVP]

Is the audio off for anyone else?

[Stilwell55]

I dont see this game being so out of reach. Bulls have played 2 very weak teams. We have played 2 top level teams at a very high level. Should be fun.

[RaisingTheBar]

That was funny Joel.

[FlyGirl]

Was that Chauncy Billups' picture they used in place of Kirk Hinrich's when showing the Bulls' starting lineup?

[Inner_GI]

Aminu vs Deng... a true test for our MIP so far.

[RaisingTheBar]

The fro!!!

[RaisingTheBar]

Rivers made a basket!!!!!!

[Stilwell55]

Austin with a great drive...awesome seeing that!

[Silverfoxx]

NIIIIIIIGERIA!!!!