The Bulls tough opening stretch continues as they look for there 2nd straight win and a 2-0 start agains the upstart Magic. Orlando finished real strong down the stretch and they have what could be a dominant 4/5 with Darko/Howard.

Should be a real test, especially considering the Bulls are playing in back to back games for the first time this year while the Magic will be fresh and rested.

That front line is going to give the Bulls fits. Its one thing to run on an old team like Miami, its going to be another to do it against a younger team like Orlando. Its going to be a close one.

I like how PJ Brown and Ben Wallace can dominate the inside game on defense.... B4 guys like Howard would be able to dominate us... not 2 sure about that now

This could be a real tough game for the Bulls. Factoring in the back-to-back aspect and coming off the emotional high that they must have had last night, this will be a very good challenge for the Bulls, mentally. The Magic are rested and looking to come out and establish themselves as one of the up-and-coming teams in the East. They know that knocking off this Bulls team would be a nice little statement from them to start their season.

It should be a very close game... and while I won't predict a loss... I would be very impressed with a victory.

Regardless... GO BULLS !!!!!

good quote, i agree with that.

go bulls.

No TV for me tonight. I was banking for it to be on Sunshine Sports, but it is on My 65. Stupid good for nothing Florida team.

NBA League pass has a free preview this week so if you have access to those channels you'll be able to get the game.

Thanks for the heads up, but I live in a spiffy dorm. :/

I can't wait for next year with an apartment, HDtv, and most importantly, a kegerator.

My HD was supposed to come yesterday but instead it comes today. That said I won't set it up till the weekend now, just cause I need a buddy to come by and help me lift it onto the stand. Plus I need to get rid of my old tv first (giving it to the old man).

God I can't wait to watch the nationally televised Bulls games in HD.

You know sweets is in the dog house because when a PF goes down, TT, they activate a sub 6' point guard instead of him.

Wonder if Barret will get any playing time! LETS GO ANDRE!!!!!

Come on Skiles put Chopu in we need some energy!

Grant Hill isnt injured yet this season? Wow?

sloppy play so far. nice move by lil' ben.

We need Ben Gordon this season, IMO. He is our sharpshooter.

Bulls have come out sloppy last two games. Second quarter is when they are gonna make a run but they need to play better early.

wow, the magic are hitting everything.

we need to capitalize on that foul.

there goes that

Hideous start

Watching Ben Gordon play defense is not one of my favorite activities. Offense is fine though

But watching him play offense is delightful.

Have the Magic missed a shot yet? Sure doesn't feel like it. It has been a tough start, but there is still plenty of time to recover and make this a close game at the half. Then, we have 24 minutes to determine the winner... after all the early game excitement has subsided.

Just get the lead down to 5 points or so by the half.

uglyyy

I blame the new cheap indoor-outdoor balls.

just keep it within reach.

HOLY CRAP WALLACE JUST MADE FREE THROWS!!!!!!!!

Darko sucks

wallace out... Deng in... small line up out there... Howard is going to destroy us....

Down 12, could have been way worse. HAVE TO have a better 2nd.

Q: Does anything piss Willie off more than missed free throws?

A: No.

not even 2 steals in a row by the same magic player....?

<----wondering aloud why griffin is even on the court... let alone the team....

Duhon...my pick to click!!!

Grant Hill still isnt injured????


I wonder what those feel like that theyre complaining so much

MAKE MOTHER freaking FREE THROWS

these turnovers are killing me...

Terrible display of basketball today fellas..

Someone want to protect the ball?

Does ANYONE want to play defense?

magic shooting 66.7 %....

Well part of it is because the Magic are lucky but WHY THE HELL isnt Ben Wallace in there?

Nice start by my Magic.

Nice to see Hill 5 for 5 after his sloppy shooting in the pre - season, and Dwight hitting his shots (he's going to be a monster this season).

You know the Bulls are going to come back though, so we've got to respond when that happens.

MAKE. FREE. THROWS.

Also Im wondering.. WHY DOESNT WALLACE GO WITH THE FRO? We have not seen it this year he better have it..

20 point deficit, fish me

Lets go Selfosha energize these mothers

I see no urgency to protect the ball or to turn up the pressure defensively. I don't see the Bulls in the right mindset to make a serious run at winning this game.

Damn.

Gordon misses a FT, gets a lane violation so a 2nd chance...and still misses....

If he doesnt they have nothing to fear therefor hes useless...

No way in hell the Magic are better team than we are.. NO FREAKIN' WAY

Orlando's FG% so far; .676%
Chicago's FT% so far; .588%

I'm honestly shocked we've got 58 points on you guys considering your defensive prowess.

I had better see more effort Friday night when I am at the game. If I have to see Ron Artest celebrating on our court I will be very unhappy.

Thankfully I think Coach Skiles is going to do his best to wake these guys up.... starting at half-time of this game. They may not be able to come back tonight, but they need to at least show up for a part of the game.

Thanks NBA for scheduling us with back to back road games to start the year with the circus trip not far away.

Jameer Nelson is way underrated....
Howard is scary good
and Grant Hill is healthy...


I picked them to finish ahead of the bulls this year

On a bright note Gordon looks a lot better tonight offensively.

this the bulls we are talking about... nothing is over.

I agree. I think its unlikely theyll win playing the way they are but I wouldnt call an NBA game over in the first half. Especially the Bulls

The Bulls are missing Tyrus Thomas' energy.

These refs are so freaking dumb, wtf. Not that their calls have been bad or anything but that end of the half sequence was downright retarded.