Published 1/1/2009
by Joe Willett
at Bleacher Report - NBA
The New Year is here and the Chicago Bulls are going to need some help if they want to make 2009 count.
They are in trouble in many different ways, they are inconsistent, they still lack a big man and, most importantly, they need defense.
Their troubles have been felt throughout the season, as their defense has cost them so many games. The headline at ChicagoBulls.com read, "Bulls Tripped up by Magic," which is a headline that cannot be further from the truth.
After losing four of the past five games, the Magic stomped on the Bulls unconcious body that had been beaten over the past few games.
Derrick Rose continued his inconsistent ways by scoring just 11 points and contributing no assists. Joakim Noah was the only bright spot, which shows just how dismal the night was.
The Bulls have allowed the opposing team to score over 100 points 19 times this season so far, going 6-13 in those games. The Bulls allow, on average, 102.9 ppg, the fifth highest amount among all NBA ...
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