The Brooklyn Nets gave the Chicago Bulls some problems during Tuesday night’s 122-117 loss. Here’s a look at the progress of several key players.
Leading up to tipoff, the Chicago Bulls had lost 13 of their last 14 games.
Tuesday’s loss left several questions unanswered regarding the Bulls and their ability to make good decisions in late-game situations.
Who’s to blame?
Let’s be honest, it would be too easy to blame it on the front office.
For one thing, head coach Jim Boylen reportedly entered the game wanting to see the Bulls make good decisions only for the scoreboard to reflect otherwise.
The Nets provided a good test for the Bulls in different ways.
Not only did the game remain close throughout much of regulation, but also the matchup featured two franchises with young rising stars. For the Nets, it must not go unnoted how well point guard D’Angelo Russell and center Jarrett Allen took to the floor making their presence known. As for the Bulls, it was Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen, Wayne Selden Jr., Robin Lopez and Jabari Parker having an impact on the game.
Let’s take a look at the Bulls and the progress made in Tuesday night’s loss.
It’s no question the Bulls have homework to do after losing a game to the Nets. The hope is the Bulls will get in the film room to turn it around by Wednesday night when they head south to face the Miami Heat.