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Chicago Bulls: 3 things to hate from the shameful loss to CHA

By Luke Askew

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 13: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets plays defense against Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls on December 13, 2019 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 13: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets plays defense against Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls on December 13, 2019 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Chicago Bulls put up the most shameful performance of the season tonight against the Hornets. Here are three things to hate from the embarrassing game.

If you missed tonight’s Chicago Bulls game against the Charlotte Hornets, consider yourself lucky! The Hornets only scored 83 points and still beat the Bulls by 10. Yes, your math is correct. Chicago only scored 73 points tonight.

There wasn’t much to love from tonight’s game so let’s talk about some things to hate.

1. Jim Boylen’s rotation

I’m running out of ways to say Jim Boylen is a bad coach, so let’s just keep it simple. Jim Boylen is a bad coach.

Tonight, Thaddeus Young played more than Lauri Markkanen. That’s stupefying. Markkanen has been really good thus far in December and he did some nice things early on in tonight’s game. There’s no excuse for Thad to be playing more than Lauri.

The disturbing minutes-distribution examples don’t stop with Young and Markkanen, though. Tomas Satoransky only played 26 minutes — one shy of his season average. Even though Sato doesn’t put up gaudy numbers, he gives the Bulls a steady hand and a lengthy body — two things they need. He deserves to play more.

2. Zach LaVine’s negative impact

Zach LaVine is a gifted scorer and he’s had a good last few outings, but if he wants to take the next step forward in his game, he needs to find a way to have a positive impact on the team when his shot isn’t falling.

Tonight, LaVine couldn’t buy a bucket, shooting 4-of-19 from the field and 1-of-8 from 3-point range. That’s okay. He’s going to have some off nights. But he can’t play 35 minutes of empty basketball. When his shot isn’t falling, he needs to find ways to use his quick first step to create shots for teammates. At the bare minimum, his defense needs to go up a level or two.

LaVine was a -9 in 35 minutes and only dished out two assists against the Hornets.

3. Wendell Carter Jr.’s reluctance to shoot

Nothing is more frustrating than watching Wendell Carter Jr. pass up quality shots, but he does it all too often.

Tonight, Carter only attempted six field goals. He should be at 10-15 attempts per game.

Some of the blame for Carter’s passivity on offense can be put on the coaching staff. They need to do a better job of empowering Carter to hunt for his shot more. But most of the blame has to fall on Carter. He needs to understand when it’s his time to score the rock.

Next. 5 things to love from the big win over Atlanta. dark

The Bulls will look to turn things around tomorrow night against the Los Angeles Clippers.

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