Game Blog - Bulls @ Spurs, November 17th

[Cry Havoc]

http://www.funcoolavatars.com/avatars/Sports/Basketball/Chicago-Bulls/Chicago-Bulls.gif Chicago Bulls (5-3) @ http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:gZA4rt9i_eaauM:http://www.avatarist.com/avatars/Sports/Basketball/San-Antonio-Spurs/San-Antonio-Spurs-2.gif&t=1 San Antonio Spurs (8-1) :flag: :flag: :flag:
8:30 PM
AT&T Center
TV: FSNSW, ESPN
Radio: WOAI-AM 1200, KCOR-AM 1350


Preview: http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166182

The week ahead for the Spurs: http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166170


http://www.gala.fr/var/gal/storage/images/les_stars/leurs_bio/parker_tony/images/tony_parker__1/216517-1-fre-FR/tony_parker_reference.jpg vs. http://blog.ticketchest.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/bulls-beat-spurs-derrick-rose-luol-deng1.jpg
(Just had to use this picture, forgive me :lol )

Team Leaders:

Bulls
Points Per Game - Derrick Rose 24.7
Rebounds - J. Noah 12.8
Assists - D. Rose 9.2
Steals - K. Bogans 1.3 :lmao
Blocks - J. Noah 1.8

Spurs
Points Per Game - Manu Ginobili 21.3
Rebounds - T. Duncan 8.9
Assists - T. Parker 7.7
Steals - T. Parker 2.2
Blocks - T. Duncan 2.0
Texts - T. Parker Hundreds


Team Rankings:

Bulls
PPG: 6th - 103.9
Boards: 6th - 44.0
Assists: 6th - 23.1
Points Allowed: 12th - 99.4

Spurs
PPG: 2nd - 108.9 :wow
Boards: 10th - 42.9
Assists: 5th - 23.4
Points Allowed: 15th - 101.1


Keep the drive for 5 alive.

GO, SPURS, GO!

[Obstructed_View]

Thank GOD there's a game tonight, and double thanks that it's on national TV so we can all watch it instead of talking about, ahem, other stuff.

[timtonymanu]

Forget all the bullshit and let's just go win tonight, boys!
:flag:

[Cry Havoc]

Thank GOD there's a game tonight, and double thanks that it's on national TV so we can all watch it instead of talking about, ahem, other stuff.

No idea what you're talking about.

[Libri]

Go Spurs Go!!

[Obstructed_View]

No idea what you're talking about.

I vote an immediate ban for anyone that brings it up in the game thread!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

No idea what you're talking about.

oh well, the things is, you know Parker, right? yeah well, he's getting unhitched and the rumor is its because he boned someone else's missus.

all caught up now

[MaNuMaNiAc]

I vote an immediate ban for anyone that brings it up in the game thread!

:lmao

[Cry Havoc]

oh well, the things is, you know Parker, right? yeah well, he's getting unhitched and the rumor is its because he boned someone else's missus.

all caught up now

Whooooosh.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Whooooosh.

would be the sound of my joke going over your head? :lol

[Obstructed_View]

oh well, the things is, you know Parker, right? yeah well, he's getting unhitched and the rumor is its because he boned someone else's missus.

all caught up now

Double ban for the broken irony detector.

[UnWantedTheory]

Forget all the bullshit and let's just go win tonight, boys!
:flag:

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Double ban for the broken irony detector.

christ, do you really think I talk like that post? :lol

[Cry Havoc]

would be the sound of my joke going over your head? :lol

That was a joke? No way to tell if you were serious or sarcastic.

[NASpurs]

I'm going to watch the FSSW feed. The local feed really doesn't dwell on controversies unlike ESPN who never seems to stfu.

Anyway I hope for a win tonight. It would be nice considering all what's going on and a sign that maybe the team is mentally strong.

[MannyIsGod]

We need a vbookie thread on the overunder on how many people the ESPN sideline reporter runs over trying to get to Tony before he makes it to the lockeroom before the half.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

That was a joke? No way to tell if you were serious or sarcastic.

damn, and here I thought people would know I don't normally sound like a gossipy little bitch.

[MannyIsGod]

I'm going to watch the FSSW feed. The local feed really doesn't dwell on controversies unlike ESPN who never seems to stfu.

Unless it was Sean's wife. :lmao

[Cane]

We need a vbookie thread on the overunder on how many people the ESPN sideline reporter runs over trying to get to Tony before he makes it to the lockeroom before the half.

:lol

If the Spurs really go out of their way to avoid the media....I wonder if ESPN would try asking some of the Bulls players on their thoughts about the divorce :lol

[NASpurs]

Unless it was Sean's wife. :lmao

She is pretty hot now that you mention it.

Damnit Tony :pctoss

[Texas_Ranger]

C'mon Spurs. Kick some ass!!

[Obstructed_View]

christ, do you really think I talk like that post? :lol

Irrelevant. The fact that you answered Havoc's clearly facetious question indicated to me that you missed his intent.

[NASpurs]

Is Bill Schoening married? Maybe that's my only saving grace.

[Obstructed_View]

Back to basketball: Is Danny Green with the team?

[jestersmash]

Irrelevant. The fact that you answered Havoc's clearly facetious question indicated to me that you missed his intent.

facetious is my favorite word

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Irrelevant. The fact that you answered Havoc's clearly facetious question indicated to me that you missed his intent.

yeah, might not have pulled off my own facetiousness then

[Obstructed_View]

yeah, might not have pulled off my own facetiousness then

It was like speaker feedback. It disappeared in the noise.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

It was like speaker feedback. It disappeared in the noise.

:lol

[Fundamental]

What the hell do we need Danny Green for? I thought we were pretty stacked already. Is this a temporary shooter to cover for Anderson's injury?

[Bukefal]

:flag::flag::flag:

Go Spurs!!

[CFH]

Just do the damn thing! :flag:

[timtonymanu]

LMAO Jalen Rose.

He said we weren't contenders last week.

Now he's saying our team and the Lakers are the teams in the West contending for the title.

[CFH]

LMAO Jalen Rose.

He said we weren't contenders last week.

Now he's saying our team and the Lakers are the teams in the West contending for the title.

Just heard that too :lol

[PBEEZY]

LMAO Jalen Rose.

He said we weren't contenders last week.

Now he's saying our team and the Lakers are the teams in the West contending for the title.

YEA i was like WTF, same last year before the Mav series we were getting white washed then when we win he's all over us smh

[Pauleta14]

Doesn't Jalen Rose have a boss who should have noticed all the crap he's saying everyweeks??

I can't remember a good analysis/predcition from him...

[Obstructed_View]

I think you guys misunderstood what Jalen said last week. He said he wondered how long Duncan would continue to play for the Spurs when they're no longer a contender. Maybe someone has the video. I heard it twice and that's the way I interpreted it.

[AlleyOopNazi]

Jalen writes off 90% of the league before anyone plays a single game.

[Texas_Ranger]

Jalen did say Tim is the best PF of all time. :P

[angelbelow]

Jalen did say Tim is the best PF of all time. :P

There are some things that are impossible to get wrong. Saying that Tim is the best PF of all time is one of them, it doesnt make Jalen any less of an idiot for stating something that has been proven a fact.

[#2!]

Going to the game tonight. I'll be on row 18 and loud as hell!





:flag::flag::flag:

[Brazil]

Already tired of the non bb related issues... fortunately tonite we have a game to win.

[c whata11]

hah, first thing they bring up about the spurs game on espn is tony parkers divorce.

[BanditHiro]

god this so awkward i wonder what they are going to say in FSN and ESPN

[c whata11]

i really dont know which channel to watch. i enjoy sean and bill, but i wanna see how offensive espns gonna be. ill probably just go with fssw

[GinobiliForTres]

Any score predictions?

[ShoogarBear]

We need a vbookie thread on the overunder on how many people the ESPN sideline reporter runs over trying to get to Tony before he makes it to the lockeroom before the half.

I'll take the under on number of times we see sideline shots of ABC TV actresses.

[DPG21920]

I know I don't know them personally, but I can't help but feel disappointed when stuff like this happens. When you root for a team, especially like the Spurs that have such a good image compared to most, you almost start to feel like you are rooting for the good guys.

I hope a win tonight starts to move the attention away from this incident so we can get back to basketball.

I shudder to think of how many TP hate threads there will be if the Spurs start losing. People hated him when they were winning.

[TDMVPDPOY]

ok im in chat room, if anyone wants to chat, fkn bored

[c whata11]

jon barrys big 3 is a joke

[NRHector]

I think tonights game is going to be one of the most watch because people want to see howTony is going to play

[timtonymanu]

jon barrys big 3 is a joke

It IS Jon Barry we're talking about here.

[ShoogarBear]

I shudder to think of how many TP hate threads there will be if the Spurs start losing. People hated him when they were winning.

Ayep.

[awktalk]

The only question on Spurs fans minds should be whether or not to start Matt Bonner. Live by the rocket, die by the rocket. BONNER!

[duncan228]

Same starting five: Ginobili, Parker, Blair, Duncan, Jefferson

[timtonymanu]

Damn there's still 7 and 1/2 minutes left in this first game and it's already almost time for the spurs to tip off.

Is espn trying to be like tnt where they make sure the first game overlaps the second?

[Dex]

Well at least the first game shouldn't run long. :lol

[DesignatedT]

these teams better not start calling timeouts.

[Texas_Ranger]

Dragič is hot. Heat better not choke!!

[c whata11]

hah, tim duncan messin with sean

[LeCrab]

rofl @ tim and sean

[Libri]

Hope the refs don't call a foul every two seconds.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Let's do this. :flag:

[DarkGinobili]

:flag::ihit

[DesignatedT]

I could see Tony go off tonight.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Should be a fascinating matchup.

Bulls will be nasty once they get Boozer back and if they can sort out their SG situation. Strangely, the Jazz also need to sort out their SG situation.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

I could see Tony go off tonight.

I was thinking he'll either go off or stink it up.

[DJ Mbenga]

is duncan done or is he just taking it easy?

[Texas_Ranger]

We'll see our centerpiece tonight, :wow

[BanditHiro]

is duncan done or is he just taking it easy?

he hardly plays

[Texas_Ranger]

is duncan done or is he just taking it easy?

He had a flu

[CFH]

We'll see our centerpiece tonight, :wow

I forgot he was on the Bulls :lol

[kamikazi_player]

woah crazy stuff, over 1400 are viewing this Spurs forum, must be a record :lol Imagine it mostly for the Parker incident.

[DesignatedT]

woah crazy stuff, over 1400 are viewing this Spurs forum, must be a record :lol Imagine it mostly for the Parker incident.

it was close to 2500 a couple hours ago.

[DPG21920]

Put the game on ESPN. Damn.

[Libri]

Kurt Thomas is also with the Bulls.

[BanditHiro]

are you kidding me bogans is a starter lol

[Texas_Ranger]

OK, fuck chris Bosh, give me the Spurs.

[BlairForceDejuan]

uh oh, JVG on the mic tonight. This could get ugly w/ the surrounding circumstances lulz

[Refocus]

lol, totally forgot Bogans is on the bulls now.

[benefactor]

I'm actually going to get to ride the blog tonight.

No loss in focus...put it all aside and play the game.

Win.

[Chachachango]

wtf Bogans a starter?

[timtonymanu]

what the hell is up with the sound?

[BanditHiro]

um is the commentary silent?

[Tp9gospursgo]

Go SPURS!

[DPG21920]

Noah and Taj are extremely active and they can really fill up the stat sheet in blocks and rebounding. Spurs must be smart.

[HarlemHeat37]

Please, Bogans, don't kill the Spurs..

[Libri]

Sean: "National media is starting to open their eyes to the Spurs."

Yes, their eyes are wide open right now. lol

[Technique]

I think I like it better like this.

[Texas_Ranger]

I don't hear a thing.

[TIMMYD!]

Manu getting it started...

[CFH]

Ginobili with the floater

[DPG21920]

TP's great defense will be put to the test tonight with Rose. Tough match up.

[DJ Mbenga]

muted announcers might be the greatest thign espn has ever done

[DesignatedT]

block him out blair.

[BanditHiro]

god dammit here we go that ugly piece of shit Noah

[TIMMYD!]

Noah with an ugly ass jumper :lol

[BanditHiro]

omg wtf with these bounces

[DJ Mbenga]

lol reggie evans?

[DPG21920]

TP needs to shoot that.

[BanditHiro]

what the hell was that duncan lol

[TIMMYD!]

Parker's floater is so fucking pretty!

[timtonymanu]

Get the rebound!

[CFH]

Parker

[Tp9gospursgo]

Tony lookin good

[Refocus]

Wonder how many close ups on tonys face espn will show.. should make it into a drinking game.

[BanditHiro]

refreshing to see teams missing jumpers

[BlairForceDejuan]

There you go DB

[Tp9gospursgo]

Nice Blair!!

[CFH]

Blair with the putback

[TIMMYD!]

We have to close out on their shooters or else they're going to have a feast.

[DesignatedT]

there u go timmy

[DPG21920]

Spurs need to get Tim some easier looks. With Tim standing outside the paint more, they need to run some plays to get him isolated and facing up.

[Budkin]

Hey the "Centerpiece" is starting for the Bulls!

[duncan228]

Hope Duncan found his shot.

[Libri]

I never get tired of seeing the bank shot.

[DesignatedT]

yeah tony!

[VBM]

Good start for Tony P

[DPG21920]

TP splashing early. Too bad the Bulls scoring pretty easily as well.

[DJ Mbenga]

why isnt noah on duncan?

[TIMMYD!]

That was a pretty move by Tim, he just has to finish.

[BanditHiro]

oh come on timmy

[BlairForceDejuan]

Good pass DBBB

[DesignatedT]

wow blair. noah really?

[Tp9gospursgo]

Nice Pass!!

[TIMMYD!]

Tim 2 for 4.

[DPG21920]

Great pass from Blair to Tim. That is how you get Tim going.

[HarlemHeat37]

Is Jefferson going to touch the ball?..I mean during the game, btw..

[VBM]

Better start for Rose

[Tp9gospursgo]

How did Rose make that? Jeez...

[Libri]

That fast break layup by Rose was sick.

[BanditHiro]

dammit stupid rose

[DPG21920]

:lol Tim trying to measure up Rose when he was in third gear. Didn't realize someone could go from 3rd to 5th huh?

[Texas_Ranger]

I like Bogans tonight.

[DesignatedT]

team looks aggressive. need to clean up the turnovers and defense as usual.

[hitmanyr2k]

I love Derrick Rose's progression. Barring injury he should be a legit superstar next year.

[Danny.Zhu]

Can't watch the game. Can someone tell me if Tim is still passing the ball to Tony?

[DarkGinobili]

Rj.

[TIMMYD!]

Bogans hits a 333333 :lol

[VBM]

Bogans would hit that shot now

[Tp9gospursgo]

fuck

[c whata11]

dammit bogans

[DesignatedT]

god damnit bogans.

[BanditHiro]

you've got to be shitting me fuck you bogans

[timtonymanu]

Bogans scored a 3. Fuck him!

[DarkGinobili]

bogans 3 lol

[Tp9gospursgo]

Nice Duncan.

[duncan228]

Duncan alive!

[hitmanyr2k]

Centerpiece!! :lol

[DPG21920]

Tim at least looks a little better physically. He should be rested :lol

[TIMMYD!]

Tim gets own rebound scores.

I hope he keeps shooting it this game so he can get a good rhythm going.

[BlairForceDejuan]

good qtr for DB except for the weak defense as usual

[spurspokesman]

I like Bogans tonight.

I dont lol.

[HarlemHeat37]

What the fuck was Duncan doing there?..horrible finish..

[DPG21920]

Getting Tim on the move or in traffic is just not smart imo.

[Libri]

missed opportunity by Tim

[angelbelow]

Blairs looking active, getting his hands on a lot of these possessions.

[DesignatedT]

thats just pitiful blair. so bad.

[DJ Mbenga]

gibson cant hit a damn jumpshot

[BanditHiro]

god damn

[c whata11]

i still dont understand why blair must shoot everytime he has the ball

[DPG21920]

Ahhhhh, Tim needs to gobble that one up.

[timtonymanu]

I really hate Blair's offense.

[BlairForceDejuan]

Father Time still undefeated :(

[c whata11]

dammit blair!

[DPG21920]

thats just pitiful blair. so bad.

Why do you only nitpick Blair? He is going up against the Bulls second best player on both ends.

[BlairForceDejuan]

Blair is just too damn short. :(

[DesignatedT]

fucking blair man. YOU DONT HAVE TO SHOOT.

[GSH]

Getting Tim on the move or in traffic is just not smart imo.

It usually doesn't have a happy ending.

[hitmanyr2k]

Blair gets blocked so much you would think it was a trademark move.

[angelbelow]

Still struggling a bit offensively.

[BanditHiro]

god damn blair stop please

[Tp9gospursgo]

Sloppy play right now.

[Texas_Ranger]

Dejuan's offense sucks big time.

[spurspokesman]

Can hill guard rose

[BanditHiro]

you are a good passer blair use that skill

[HarlemHeat37]

I hate when Blair:

- Already knows what he's going to do before he gets the ball in his hands..

- Shoots when he doesn't have an opening or good shot available..

He does both pretty often..

He's always going to get blocked a lot due to his height, but his shot selection doesn't make it any easier..

[DesignatedT]

Why do you only nitpick Blair? He is going up against the Bulls second best player on both ends.

I dont.

[TIMMYD!]

I think Tim already got his scoring and rebound average from the last 3 games.

[spurspokesman]

immediately. Parker is looking like something to eat for rose

[WeNeedLength]

Please put Splitter in, Blair can't shoot over ANYONE.

[DPG21920]

I fully expect the Spurs to struggle some in the first half, but as long as a few guys play well and score, they should open it up in the 2nd half.

Spurs have to really attack their bigs and drive then kick. They can't just stand on the perimeter and jack up shots. They have moved the ball pretty well so far though.

[DPG21920]

I dont.

I notice it in almost every GDT. You are always "disgusted" with Blair, but not really anyone else.

[DesignatedT]

He just really needs to work on being more disciplined. He rushes everything and feels he has to shoot every time they pass him the balll. Don't get me wrong, I love the aggressiveness but they're certain times when and when not to use it and he still hasn't figured that out 2 years into his NBA career.

[hitmanyr2k]

One thing I hate about the Bulls' lineups is Tibbs doesn't play Rose and Korver together enough. That combination would be deadly and space the floor much better because defenders in their right mind wouldn't leave Korver wide open and it gives Rose more room to operate.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

This feels like it's going to be close all the way to me.

[Nathan Explosion]

Anyone notice that when Mark Jackson and Van Gundy had their top PG list, all the people on the list are less accomplished than Parker, yet Parker didn't make either list?

The only players with hardware to hang with Parker are Rondo with his 2 rings and Nash with his 2 MVPs. Parker has 3 rings and a Finals MVP though, so that trumps both.

[Tp9gospursgo]

C'mon Dice.

[BanditHiro]

damn our offense is coming back to reality T.T

[DesignatedT]

I notice it in almost every GDT. You are always "disgusted" with Blair, but not really anyone else.

Hill has been in that category with Blair so far this season. Everyone else I have been pretty content with there play so far this season.

[angelbelow]

Blair shooting so much reminds me of what Fisher does on the lakers. Fisher always dribbles up court and pops a shot - missing a majority of them. BUT if fisher can nail those it really opens up the lakers offense. Applying this to Blair, if he can really start hitting these shots, there may come a time where they begin to double him. My train of thought might be too optmistic though.

[HarlemHeat37]

I wonder if the Law of Averages will be kind to Bonner tonight..

[BlairForceDejuan]

/sigh

Bonner in instead of Splitter

[dbestpro]

So far Spurs seem distracted and Blair continues to force shots.

[DPG21920]

Blair is rebounding well against one of the best rebounders in the league. That bodes well for the Spurs.

I was hoping to see some Tiago early....Lets hope Bonner can keep his shot rolling.

[BanditHiro]

T.t

[Chomag]

It looks liek Bonner is ahead of Splitter in the rotation. I'm not sure if I like that.

[c whata11]

yes, our 80% three point shooter in!

[timtonymanu]

Too fucking sloppy.

[hitmanyr2k]

Goddammit. Get Korver in there!!

[DesignatedT]

good d ghill.

[Tp9gospursgo]

omg parker. Nice move

[CFH]

Hill with the steal, Parker driving it to the hoop :D

[angelbelow]

I notice it in almost every GDT. You are always "disgusted" with Blair, but not really anyone else.

Haha I notice this from him too. Its quite obvious even though he just denied it.

Offensively Blair hasnt been so pretty but hes playing good defense and getting his hands on the ball a lot. Hes playing with a lot of energy too which is good.

[DPG21920]

Great steal by Hill. One of his best plays all year. TP with a :wow finish.

[DarkGinobili]

Tony!

[DesignatedT]

ahh dice. in and out.

[BanditHiro]

this really sucks

[CFH]

Dice is off with the J tonight

[timtonymanu]

Mcdyess's J is missing tonight.

[Texas_Ranger]

This lineup sucks

[DesignatedT]

I love Dejuan and maybe I expect too much out of him but by no means am I intentionally "hating" on Blair, or any other spurs player for that matter.

[ace3g]

green in the game

[DPG21920]

This game is noticeably slower than usual. I never thought I would say this, but the Spurs actually need to pick up the pace. Spurs need to run the Bulls tonight, especially with the line up Spurs are trotting out.

[Texas_Ranger]

wow

[hitmanyr2k]

Sloppy possessions...even on that score.

[CFH]

Shitty way to end the quarter

[Libri]

Green is to play defense.

[VBM]

Horrible shooting to finish the quarter...

[Chomag]

Pop went Small for a defencive play? I dont get it.

[dbestpro]

Nice Defense Dice. Not.

[timtonymanu]

Our offense is shit tonight.

Bulls up 7.

[angelbelow]

4 is Green? wow hes already getting some playing time, maybe he'll get some beginners luck like Temple.

[Texas_Ranger]

Just put Quinn in the game Pop.

[BanditHiro]

this sucks. our offense is just not there tonight

[HarlemHeat37]

Horrible ending to the quarter, Noah making a garbage shot..

Spurs just don't seem to match up well against the Bulls..IIRC, they struggled against them last year, too..

[hitmanyr2k]

Noah son!! :lol

[WeNeedLength]

Our offense is looking god awful. We need to get out and run more and hit some threes. Oh and stop letting Noah take you off the dribble.

[Nathan Explosion]

I think we should see more Splitter tonight due to the athleticism and size of the Bulls frontline. Splitter has the height and quickness to hang with them.

[DPG21920]

Pop giving Danny the Malik treatment.

[dbestpro]

You can see that the team is destracted. The Tony Eva thing has to be on their minds. I would not be surprised if we lay an egg in this game. Pop probably should have given Tony the night off.

[Nathan89]

Did duncan play a little less in the first than he has been?

[Sparrowhawk]

Splitter 00:00???!!??

[angelbelow]

Pop went Small for a defencive play? I still dont get it.

Fixed.

[DPG21920]

You can see that the team is destracted. The Tony Eva thing has to be on their minds. I would not be surprised if we lay an egg in this game. Pop probably should have given Tony the night off.

Here we go...

[Texas_Ranger]

Splitter 00:00???!!??

Bonner will score 10 threes!!

[WeNeedLength]

Who woulda thunk that the only person to make a 3 in the 1st quarter was Bogans:downspin:

[BlairForceDejuan]

Why is that MLB guy in San Antonio?

[DesignatedT]

there you go dice.

[CFH]

Dice with the putback

[TIMMYD!]

Manu getting his spin-on :wow too bad he missed luckily Dice was there to finish.

[hitmanyr2k]

Splitter 00:00???!!??

I said the other day I'm hoping Pop goes with Bonner's fool's gold performance and leaves Splitter on the bench :lol Splitter would be much more effective against the Bulls inside.

[CFH]

Everyone is hesitant to shoot

[angelbelow]

Damn, nice move by Rose

[DesignatedT]

come on hill, you gotta challenge him more than that.

[HarlemHeat37]

What a horrible possession..they just passed the ball around the 3-point line..somebody drive the fucking ball, this lineup is terrible..

[timtonymanu]

Every one is ice cold tonight. Fuck.

[DPG21920]

This line up is booty....No reason to have this lineup playing.

[BanditHiro]

we can't make a shot fuck this game

[TIMMYD!]

So who would you say has greater potential Rose or Wall?

[dbestpro]

Well, we are really good at hitting the rim tonight.