Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/13/2018 - Bulls lose to Mavericks, "lack of energy, effort" Nov 13, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys kick off the show breaking down the Chicago Bulls loss to the Dallas Mavericks last night, 103-98. The guys discuss the Bulls hanging around with the Mavericks despite a poor night shooting from their two best scorers. The guys talk about LaVine and Parker's inefficient shooting night and how to solve the secondary scoring issues.

The guys talk about LaVine's performance as the dominant ball handler this season, some flaws that need to be worked out, and what might change once Kris Dunn returns. Some other notable topics of discussion include poor three-point shooting against one of the leagues worst perimeter defense, forced shots by LaVine down the stretch, and Wendell Carter Jr.'s minutes/foul trouble.

Locked On Bulls has a discussion about reoccurring comments made by coach Fred Hoiberg and some players. LaVine had noted last night that the Bulls lacked energy, why has this continued to be the case? The guys discuss the Cavaliers and Mavericks game with lack of energy and why Portis/Dunn's energy is clearly missing.

Other topics include The Ringer's article on the creation of the Alan Parsons Project Bulls intro and what it meant to former players. Jordan brings up an elite class of players that Zach LaVine has joined this season. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/12/2018 - Bulls beat Cleveland, Cam Payne out of rotation, Mavericks preview, Butler trade Nov 12, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back from the weekend with a fresh episode, the guys kick off the show talking about the Bulls last second win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys start with the most notable change, Cameron Payne being removed from the rotation completely. Have we seen the last minutes of Cameron Payne in a Bulls uniform? The guys break down what the change looked like and whether or not it helped the Bulls win on Saturday. How did reserve point guard Shaq Harrison look Saturday night?

The Bulls continue to be destroyed on the boards, but managed to make one less mistake against the Cavaliers in clutch time. The guys get into the final few possessions, Jabari Parker's last second block, and according to analytics, how Parker is actually been a solid defender in clutch time. So, is it about effort with Parker? The guys also make mention of Zach LaVine's 360-degree dunk, some fun transition points in the first half, and how you blow 16-point lead on a depleted Cavaliers team.

Locked On Bulls previews tonight's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. What are some keys to the game for the Chicago Bulls? The Bulls are 0-1 against the Mavericks this season. The guys discuss turnovers, Luka Doncic, Wendell Carter Jr. vs. DeAndre Jordan, and where are the secondary scorers at?

To wrap up, the guys discuss Jimmy Butler being traded to the Philadelphia 76er's. How will that impact the Eastern Conference, will he sign long-term, and is it the end of Tom Thibodeau in Minnesota? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/8/2018 - Bulls lose to Pelicans, Denzel Valentine injury concern, Markkanen/LaVine/Carter or Kuzma/Ball/Ingram? Nov 08, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys kick off the show discussing the Bulls loss in New Orleans last night. Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday with near triple-doubles, the guys thought Wendell Carter Jr. held his own against one of the best big men in the league. What to make of Fred Hoiberg's first emotional response of the season? The guys talk about how the book is slowly closing on Cameron Payne, why Hoiberg isn't just starting Arcidiacono at this point, and a few other notes from the game.

The guys spend the second segment discussing Denzel Valentine's injury more extensively. Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson reported on Saturday that Valentine is farther away from a return than when he initially suffered the ankle injury in late September. The guys read some details on Valentine's injury, how it might linger into the future, and what the Bulls should do with him going forward. The guys also discuss the toll it's taking on Valentine and how he will respond once he's healthy and able to play.

Locked On Bulls wraps up the show with an interesting hypothetical. Locked On Fantasy Basketball host Josh Lloyd posed a question to his followers: Which young trio would you rather have, Chicago's Lauri Markkanen, Zach LaVine, and Wendell Carter Jr. or Los Angeles' Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Kyle Kuzma. The guys weigh the options, discuss how the Bulls young core is starting to gain some more respect nationally, and if they would do a one-for-one swap for any of those three. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/7/2018 - Pelicans Preview, Zion/Barrett/Reddish + prospects to watch Nov 07, 2018

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You have stumbled across the best Chicago Bulls show on the air. The voice of true Chicago Bulls fans lies here in this show. Hosts Jordan Maly and Matt Peck provide you with a daily dose of Chicago Bulls news and stories. We are Locked On Bulls. Join the conversation by leaving texts and voicemails at (331)-979-1369.

Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episodes, the guys kick off the show previewing the Bulls matchup tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans. The guys discuss the main storylines include Nikola Mirotic's first opportunity to play the Bulls since being traded. How will the Bulls be able to stop MVP candidate Anthony Davis tonight? The guys discuss the possibility of letting Robin Lopez back into the mix for the sake of not getting killed on the boards again tonight. Who will step up and help be the secondary scoring option alongside Zach LaVine?

Locked On Bulls gets their first taste of college basketball action last night with a majority of the top NBA prospects in action. The guys discuss at length Duke's R.J. Barrett, Zion Williamson, and Cam Reddish as potential top-end lottery talent. The guys discuss how each could fit with the Bulls and whether or not they will be bad enough to land one of Duke's Three Alphas.

To wrap up the show, the guys talk about Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier being unhappy with playing time. Will he try and force a trade and will the Bulls pick up the phone? The guys give their short and sweet response. They also dive into a conversation about the Wizards blowing things up, unloading core pieces, and whether or not Otto Potter contract dump peaks your interest. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/6/2018 - Hot garbage in NY, Bulls squeak out win in double-OT, Zach LaVine career night, Cameron Payne Nov 06, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys break down the Bulls win in double overtime over the New York Knicks last night. The guys start with the good, Zach LaVine essentially dragging the Bulls to a win and a career high in points. Jordan explains how LaVine is starting to show the signs of offseason improvements translating on the court. The guys talk about the final few possessions of the fourth quarter, why Fred Hoiberg kept going to Cam Payne, and the amount of turnovers in overtime.

Was this game a morale boost for the Bulls? Jordan tries to explain why the Bulls desperately needed to pull out this win last night after a week straight of devastating losses. Matt is not buying bad basketball wins. The guys also discuss Cameron Payne's mistakes in crunch time and Wendell Carter Jr. fouling out early. The guys wrap up the episode giving some advanced analytics from the first 10 games of the season and how each player is impacting this team (positively and negatively). All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/5/2018 - Bulls drop back-to-back games at home, closing out games, Fred Hoiberg, Knicks mini-preview Nov 05, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back from the weekend, Matt Peck goes solo to break down the Bulls loses on Friday and Saturday. How the Bulls inability to capitalize on an 18-point lead turned into a one possession loss. Matt breaks down the final plays, some contributors for the Pacers, and Jabari Parker. Matt also goes through the Rockets loss on Saturday, eliminating James Harden and still losing. How can the Bulls rebound in New York tonight? Matt has a few keys to the game. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/2/2018 - Pacers & Rockets preview, Derrick Rose Nov 02, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back, the guys kick off the show breaking down tonight's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. How can the Bulls contain Victor Oladipo tonight? Will Jabari Parker's second start of the season be more favorable against the Pacers? The guys discuss how the Pacers have become one of the best defensive teams in the league to start the season. Is the key to success tonight trying to run the Pacers out of the gym? The guys discuss pace, three-point shooting, and Wendell Carter Jr.'s follow up.

Second segment, Locked On Bulls previews Saturday night's matchup against the Houston Rockets. The guys discuss whether or not James Harden will play, how the Bulls might have caught the Rockets at the right time, and keys to not becoming their launching pad. Locked On Bulls posses the question on whether or not tonight's performance will dictate the Rockets game tomorrow.

To wrap up the show, Locked On Bulls discusses Wednesday night's performance from former Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose. The guys have a discussion about how it was reacted to on social media and how the guys feel about it. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/1/2018 - Bulls fall in OT to Denver, Wendell Carter Jr. coming out party, new 'City Edition' jerseys unveiled Nov 01, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys kick off the show talking about the Chicago Bulls unveiling their newest "City Edition" jerseys. The guys discuss whether they like them or not, the decision to go with a flag theme, and Jordan explains why he feels like it's a step in the right direction from the super traditional ways. Vote on our poll on Twitter @LockedOnBulls.

The majority of the episode is dedicated to last night's loss in the final seconds of overtime to the Denver Nuggets. Matt and Jordan break down the Bulls last two minutes of the fourth quarter, some questionable lineup decisions from Fred Hoiberg, and the unusual draw ups in the final seconds. Matt wonders why Cameron Payne was in the game instead of Ryan Arcidiacono. Jordan wants to know why no foul was given on the final play of the game.

Locked On Bulls also discusses Wendell Carter Jr.'s epic performance against one of the NBA's best bigs, Nikola Jokic. Carter posting a career high in points (25) to go along with 8-rebounds, 5-assists, 3-steals, and 3-blocks. What is Wendell Carter Jr. doing that is most impressive? The guys tell you their thoughts on some of small things Carter is doing that's having a lasting impact.

Some of the other topics discussed on the show include Jabari Parker getting his first start as a Chicago Bull, Chandler Hutchison off the bench, and Antonio Blakeney becoming an automatic offensive weapon off the bench. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 10/31/2018 - Denver Nuggets come to town, how do the Bulls respond, lots of voicemails Oct 31, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back and the guys kick off the show previewing tonight's matchup against one of the best teams in the NBA, the Denver Nuggets. The guys discuss how the Nuggets have been off to one of the best starts in the NBA, gave GSW their only loss of the season, and how to matchup with their front court tonight. The guys also make mention of Robin Lopez's internal frustration with his demotion.

Second half of the show the guys take voicemails from Bulls fans, (331)-979-1369. Some of the topics of discussion: Cameron Payne's shot mechanics, Fred Hoiberg gone by Christmas, energy/effort being a common theme, thin vs. deep dish, and Devin Booker/Zach LaVine. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 10/30/2018 - "It's pretty simple, we got our ass kicked" Oct 30, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back, the guys try and comprehend last night's loss to the Warriors, 149-124. The guys discuss the state of the Bulls after letting Klay Thompson sets the single game 3-point record with 14. Is this the most embarrassing loss in recent memory? The guys discuss what they're more concerned with outside of Thompson's great night and a common theme already surrounding this roster. Does this loss seal his fate in Chicago? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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