The Extra Point 4.23.22

Bucks Maul Hapless Bulls Entering last night’s Game 3 between the Bulls & Bucks you could understand why Bulls Nation had reason for real optimism following the Bulls 114-110 Game 2 win. That optimism was buoyed by the news of Khris Middleton’s injury that would keep him out for the rest of this series. One…

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The Extra Point 1.2.22

The Kings of The East The Chicago Bulls have been a joy to watch all season. Despite going through a COVID outbreak that had as many as 10 players and their head coach out for some time, the Bulls have continued to roll. After last night’s 120-119 win over the Wizards, the Bulls now own…

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The Extra Point 11.7.21

The Bulls Are Fun Again Despite back to back losses to the 76ers, the Chicago Bulls have started the NBA season with a 6-3 record. There is a level of excitement about this team that hasn’t been seen since Derrick Rose’s MVP season in 2011. The offseason acquisitions of G Lonzo Ball and F/G Demar…

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You Had To Be There

The date – June 2, 1993. The place – Madison Square Garden. It’s the pivotal Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Chicago Bulls & NY Knicks. The series was tied at 2-2 heading into this game and the Knicks had won 27 consecutive games at home. They were the favorites to dethrone…

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Random Thoughts 5.16.21

Legends of the Game The Basketball Hall of Fame inducted its 2020 class yesterday headlined by Kevin Garnett, Rudy Tomjanovich, Tamika Catchings, Tim Duncan and the late Kobe Bryant. I was particularly interested in hearing from Garnett, Duncan and Kobe’s widow, Vanessa. I thought KG’s speech was fine except for not mentioning former teammates Ray…

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The Extra Point 1.17.21

The Bears’ Circus Show The Bears season ended last Sunday with an embarrassing 21-9 loss to the Saints during Wild Card Weekend. The Bears could only muster 11 first downs on 239 yards of offense. It was easily the least interesting game of the weekend. Bears DC Chuck Pagano announced his retirement and officially became…

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