I knew this game was gonna be a dog fight. The Grizzlies are a much improved team. They just beat the Celtics in bean town and you knew they would bring it to Chicago. The Bulls looked a bit sluggish for a lot of the game. Once the Grizzlies would get up 7 to 8 points the Bulls would say alright we will play along and erase the lead fast and than get a 4 to 5 point lead to only lose it again due to a lack of focus. The Bulls just turned it on and off through out the game. Some of our best players had a awful night(besides Deng) and we still pulled out a win which is a good sign that we can have off nights and still win.. Vs a playoff team no less.

The Grizzles did do some bullying as they were just more physical and having Tony Allen act like a total jack ass most the game helped the Bulls wake up a bit. Tony Allen never acted like that in Boston when playing the Bulls because A.Doc Rivers would have pulled him and sat him for 5 straight games and B.He faked a thumb injury one time so he wouldn't have to travel to Chicago due to a death threat. So that was one missed opportunity for him to act like a bat shit crazy mad man with a bad beard. After every made shot he would taunt players and the crowd. Like he had done something in the NBA. At one point after a fast break dunk he did a Michael Jackson kick thing and than pured into the crowd. Trust me Tony no one cares(besides the dudes that wanna MURK you). At least we got a nice Tony Allen MS Paint out of it. 

The Players

Noah: He did struggle at times. Also had some touch fouls. He seems to be in a funk right now. Just not getting to the rebounds. Its not a lack off effort. Just seems to be less confidant right now.
Boozer: Had a few nice moments but struggled on defense a lot. Guys like Randolph can push him around on the block. He did grab 9 REBs but had 5 TO
Deng: Had the best night of all the Bulls. Right now he is treading on.. never thought I would say this.. POOR MANS SCOTTIE PIPPEN... Yeah Had 23 and 6 Rebs and played great defense. His 3 point shot has become a great weapon and makes the Bulls that much harder to guard.
Bogans: Has a purpose... Hit 3s. He did this. Pass GO.. Collect $200.
Rose: Rose while shooting awful(6-22!) did make an impact. Great scores find a way when the shots are not falling. He got to the line for 12-13 shooting and made some great passes for scores. He worked on a triple double but came up short. He still forces things at times that result in TOs but thats gonna happen when you handle the rock so much.

The Bench Mob

Gibson: Played great for only 16 mins. Came right in and gave the Bulls life. Got some Horace Grant in him. 6pts and 7 Rebs in 16 mins is outstanding.
Thomas: Didn't do much. Was hoping he would punch Tony Allen in the face.
Korver: Hit one huge three. Struggled on defense. Sounds like most nights.
Brewer: Had a nice showing of 7pts and 4 rebs. Hit some surprising jumpers. Which is like Keanu Reeves "Whoa".
Watson: Was "meh". 1-5 but took care of the ball.
Asik: Omer didn't get a whole lot of time but did play well. He brought a lot of energy with Taj. Now if he could just hit a free throw. Hack-a-Asik coming soon.
Butler: Watched.