SB Nation Chicago - Chicago Bulls Vs. Denver Nuggets: Who Needs Melo? Bulls Beat Melo's Team, 94-92https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2010-11-09T10:47:49-06:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/15657692010-11-09T10:47:49-06:002010-11-09T10:47:49-06:00ANALYSIS: Do Bulls Need Carmelo Anthony?
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Bulls</a> defeated <span>Carmelo Anthony</span>’s team 94-92 on Monday night despite ’Melo scoring 32 points. Much of thee rest of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/">Nuggets</a> team is off injured or coming back from injury, so you can clearly see how one player like that can lead a depleted bunch to victory, and perhaps salivate over how those 32 points would make the Bulls even better.</p>
<p>But would they, really? The Bulls had a balanced attack Monday night led by <span>Derrick Rose</span>’s 18 points, but four other Bulls (<span>Keith Bogans</span>, <span>Joakim Noah</span>, <span>Luol Deng</span> and <span>Taj Gibson</span>) all scored in double figures and Noah had 19 rebounds. Noah’s 15 rebounds per game is leading the <span class="caps">NBA</span> in the early going by a large margin (second is the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Rockets</a>’ <span>Luis Scola</span> at 12.3). Noah would probably be one player who would have to go to Denver in any deal for Anthony.</p>
<p>It probably isn’t necessary. Derrick Rose is one of the league’s leading scorers; when you try to shove two scorers into one lineup, dissension can occur. There’s only one basketball.</p>
<p>Here are some comments from coach <span>Tom Thibodeau</span> about the Bulls’ performance Monday night; he particularly praised his team’s defense.</p>
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https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bulls/2010/11/9/1803515/analysis-do-bulls-need-carmelo-anthonyAl Yellon2010-11-08T21:56:44-06:002010-11-08T21:56:44-06:00Joakim Noah Has 19 Rebounds In Bulls Come-From-Behind Win
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<p>Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – Derrick Rose had a team-high 18 points and added six assists, and Luol Deng finished with 17 points and seven rebounds, as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Chicago Bulls</a> edged the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/">Denver Nuggets</a>, 94-92, at the United Center.</p>
<p>Taj Gibson had 16 points for Chicago, which shot 41.5 percent from the field and snapped a two-game slide. Joakim Noah pulled in 19 rebounds to go with 13 points.</p>
<p>Carmelo Anthony led all scorers with 32 points and added eight rebounds for the Nuggets, who were coming off wins over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.clipsnation.com/">Clippers</a> and Dallas. Arron Afflalo ended with 15 points and Chauncey Billups chipped in with 14 in defeat.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bulls/2010/11/8/1802747/joakim-noah-19-rebounds-bulls-come-from-behind-winAl Yellon2010-11-08T13:50:05-06:002010-11-08T13:50:05-06:00Chicago Bulls Vs. Denver Nuggets Preview: Melo Comes To Chicago
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<p>Rumors flew all offseason about the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.denverstiffs.com/">Denver Nuggets</a>' <span>Carmelo Anthony</span> being traded to one of several teams, including the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.blogabull.com/">Bulls</a>; the deal supposedly would have included <span>Joakim Noah</span>.</p>
<p>For his part, <a href="http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/11/nuggets-anthony-chicago-a-top-three-nba-city.html" target="_blank">'Melo was noncommittal</a> in a post-shootaround press conference in which reporters badgered him about Chicago:</p>
<blockquote>Question: Have you let your mind wander about what it would be like to play in Chicago?
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Anthony: Maybe if I was a free agent, I would let my mind wander. But I can't do that right now. I have to focus on being a Nugget and playing Nuggets basketball. It wouldn't be right if I let my mind wander.
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Question: Is there an aura about Chicago basketball because of Michael Jordan?
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Anthony: Of course what MJ brought to the city, just the city itself being a big city and the historic value of basketball, everyone know what Chicago is like.
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Question: Where do you stand on the business aspect of your decision?
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Anthony: I'm not even thinking about business right now, man. I'm all about basketball at this very moment.
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Question: Is there a scenario if Denver continues to play well in which you can see yourself staying with this organization?
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Anthony: Sure. I mean, why not? I don't see why not.
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Question: When the rumors started, fans here seemed to want you. What does that do for your ego?
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Anthony: I'm not a big egotistical type of guy. But it's always good to know people want you and would love for you to represent their city.
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Question: Where does Chicago rank for you in NBA cities?
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Anthony: Of course it's one of the top. Want to know a number? You know, top three.</blockquote>
<p>That's a monster truck full of irrelevant questions. While Melo is in Chicago tonight as his Nuggets face the Bulls, it'll be his only appearance in Chicago during the 2010-11 season barring an unlikely Nuggets/Bulls matchup in the NBA finals. The Nuggets have been trying to overcome injuries, and have won their last two in a row. They may be without Nene tonight; he's battling groin problems.</p>
<p>Tonight's game begins at 7 p.m. CDT and will be televised on CSN Chicago.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2010/11/8/2323948/chicago-bulls-vs-denver-nuggets-preview-melo-comes-to-chicagoAl Yellon