Surging Bulls Prepare For Raptors
The Bulls are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, they've won 13 of their last 15 games and sit just three games behind Boston for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
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The Bulls are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, they've won 13 of their last 15 games and sit just three games behind Boston for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Chicago Bulls had a sluggish start against the slumping Cavaliers. Chicago was behind by the end of the second period, but held the Cavs to just nine points in the third. After turning the game around, the Bulls gave Cleveland their sixth straight loss in a 100-91 victory.
The Bulls ended the calender year on a high note. With Friday's win over the Nets, the Bulls ended 2010 with three straight wins.
Derrick Rose has been the superstar on the Bulls' roster this season. And not too far behind him have been Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah, but not too far behind them is Luol Deng.
Carlos Boozer had 24 points and nine rebounds, Luol Deng scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 90-77 on Tuesday night.
The Bulls had a slow start against the Washington Wizards, but Chicago earned a victory. This is their second straight win since the LA Clippers snapped their seven-game win streak.
The Bulls got right back to their winning ways, after having their seven game win streak snapped just a few days ago.
After a so-so start, the Bulls were given a shot of energy by the debut of Carlos Boozer. In Boozer's first nine games as a Bull, the team is 7-2 and all seven wins came in a row.
Despite Joakim Noah's injured thumb, the center played against the Raptors and helped lead the Bulls to a 110-93 victory.
Carlos Boozer's return has sparked the Bulls to a hot streak. They've won six of their last eight games, including six in a row.
Derrick Rose continues to dominate the court for the Bulls as he led Chicago over the Timberwolves Saturday night. This is the Bulls' fifth straight victory.
While the Bulls are on a three-game winning streak, they almost lost to Cleveland. Chicago pulled ahead for good with under 40 seconds left in the game and won by five points.
The biggest question Bulls fans had about Carlos Boozer, after Chicago acquired the talented power forward via a sign-and-trade deal with the Utah Jazz back in July, was not his ability to perform on the basketball court.
Derrick Rose has established himself as one of the premier point guards in the NBA. He's capable of not only creating opportunities for his teammates, but also creating for himself.
Carlos Boozer scored 13 of his 29 points in Chicago's big third quarter and the Bulls beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-90 on Monday night.
Sweet home Chicago indeed! After seven games and nearly two weeks on the road, the Bulls finally return to the United Center as they square off against the Southeast Division leading Orlando Magic tonight at 7:00 PM.
Carlos Boozer's long awaited Bulls debut could happen tonight, when the Bulls take the United Center floor to play Dwight Howard and the Magic.
Derrick Rose and John Wall, two of the last three overall No. 1 picks, face each other for the first time Saturday night at the United Center. Despite Rose's scoring ability, his defense against John Wall might be more important for the Bulls.
The Golden State Warriors have always struggled at the United Center and Thursday was no exception. All five of the Bulls' starters scored into the double digits, leading the Bulls to a 120-90 victory.
Even though the Golden State Warriors are one of the NBA's highest scoring teams, the Bulls should keep their dominance. The Bulls have won eight of nine against the Warriors at the United Center.
Tom Thibodeau faced his old team, the Celtics, Friday night. The Bulls made a strong second half push for the lead, tying at 96 points to put the game into over time. Too many mistakes by the Bulls in over time resulted in Boston claiming the win.
The Bulls host the Knicks Thursday night and expect their third straight win. The Knicks have had difficulties in Chicago, only winning two of 19 in the windy city.
Derrick Rose notched a career high in points on Saturday and Luol Deng did the same Monday as the Bulls defeated Portland 110-98.
The Bulls are hoping to come back from a season opening loss and slow the Pistons down for their home opener. With a new coach and eight new players to rebuild the team around Derrick Rose, the Bulls are ready.
