Please, Please Josh!

[JackB1]

Josh Smith IMO is the key to this series. He will be defended by Deng and if he

plays close to the basket and posts him up, he can really take advantage of that

matchup. But if he wants to play like a PG and hang out on the perimeter and

jack up rainbow jumpers, than we are doomed.

Josh had a very mediocre series vs. Orlando and could really be the "X-Factor"

if that light bulb happens to go on over his head. Let's hope!

[GST]

I have to think that Thibodeau is drilling Boozer and Deng on how to dare Josh to shoot the jumper. It's the logical thing to do.

[Wretch]

I hope Josh doesn't score a single point...

...and averages 15 boards, 5 blocks, and 3 steals for the series.

[AnthonyI11]

If we start Teague-Joe-Marv-Josh-Al...... deng will be on marv not josh

[Deeman]

Good news Smoove usually own Boozer when they match up. :chillpill:

[High5]

Deng will probably be on Joe unless Joe sucks from the start.

[lethalweapon3]

Stat line I'm hoping to see in the boxscore by night's end:

3-Point Goals: J. Smith 0-0...

~lw3

[Colin]

Stat line i'm hoping to see in the boxscore by night's end:

Joakim Noah: Technical Fouls 2

Carlos Boozer: Technical Fouls 2

Derrick Rose: Technical Fouls 2

Luol Deng: Technical Fouls 2

Taj Gibson: Technical Fouls 2

Kyle Korver: Technical Fouls 2

CJ Watson: Technical Fouls 2

Ronnie Brewer: Technical Fouls 2

Brian Scalabrine: 42 minutes

[RonMexico]

I've always thought of Josh as completely untouchable (as far as trading goes) but I can't remember the last time I've thought that in a while...why can't he understand his role??

[buckeye242424]

I've always thought of Josh as completely untouchable (as far as trading goes) but I can't remember the last time I've thought that in a while...why can't he understand his role??

That's been the broken record theme for over a half decade now....Smoove is Smoove. Take him for what he is.

Saying that, he is a major part of this team, obviously, so he needs to contribute. Rebound, good defense, get out in transition, and block a few shots.

[Alex]

Well he tried to shoot the team out of the third quarter. He did the things he needed to aside from that. Get boards and play tenacious defense.