Down 26. Did we forget how to beat the Pistons?

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So many things wrong in this game. The refs totally dicked us in the first quarter and a half. Of course, that didn't even matter because the Bulls were doing this to themselves the entire game. SLOPPY Passes - Can you say Chris Duhon? Andres Nocioni played one of his worst games as a Bull and all wasn't to blame on that bad foot. He made some horrible decisions as well. I can't count the number of times a Bull had a lane to the hoop but settled on taking a point less 18-foot jumper for a long 2 and miss it. These guys also forgot you have to work a bit for a rebound. They don't just fall into your hands. I guess the Bulls got a reality check of what playoff basketball is all about. They better snap out of this shit rather quickly or it could be a quick series.

Damn. Looks like I picked the right game to miss....

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I've come here to say that I don't want to talk about this game.

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You know me like that.

Strangly, I'm actually encouraged after this loss. Makes no sense. I know.

We defended them pretty well in the 2nd and 3rd quarter. That 3rd quarter was one of the most sloppy of all time. Gordon missed 3 open 3's in the 3rd. He won't have back to back bad games. Rarely does. Plus he was out of rhythm from early foul trouble.

I hope you guys see why we can't play Tyrus. He has no clue out there. Too young. Skiles won't play him again unless he needs too.

We made some foolish unforced turnovers that got them a 13 point half time lead. We won't do that again. They nailed 3 quick 3's in the 4th and that was it. But we can play with them. This series is going 7 games.

Kind of a "today is the best day of your life because it can't get any worse" feeling?

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To many TO's, got beat badly giving up all those offensive boards, every time a bench player touched the ball something bad happened, fucked up 3 on 1 fast breaks, missed easy and wide open shots, and you were only down 8 in the 3rd quarter. Of course all the meatballs are out today, it's a long series, gotta move on and try and take one tomorrow.

On the money, Ryan. Nocioni, and this pains me to say it, was out-and-out awful yesterday. Awful. After the third turnover, I screamed "fucking get Noch out of there for fuck's sake" at my TV. Gordon, and this pains me to say it, was nearly as bad. Christ, the guy couldn't hit a shot from any range.

Deng shot the ball well again, and that one dunk was sick, but even he was turning the ball over like it was going out of style. Not a single Bull had what I'd call a good game, and least 3 had insanely bad performances.

Beardown: I think you're encouraged because there's no possible way for this team's performance to go but up. No matter how bad you get beat, it's still just one loss.

Oh, and lastly: hand it to Detroit though. They were fucking awesome last night. For every bit the Bulls were bad, Detroit was outstanding. I cannot believe the way their bench players were hitting shots; and down the stretch they were raining threes like it was no big deal. If Detroit keeps this up, they will beat the Bull, and might well win it all. If they keep this up.

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A Personal Relationship with Jesus?

Thank God I went shooting Saturday afternoon. I had all the piss and vinegar out of me by the time this debacle ended.

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Back off, Warchild. Seriously.

It just did.--got worse. Game 2 done. Hope this is the bottom.