The Chicago Bulls have been struggling over the past 10 games, going 3-7, before their match up against the San Antonio Spurs. After their loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, Derrick Rose said he was frustrated with the teams efforts. Shortly after that a team-only meeting was held in which Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, and Pau Gasol, and obviously it worked tonight. The Chicago Bulls completely destroyed the San Antonio Spurs tonight, who had won 8 of their last 10, but lost this one to an energized Bulls team 104-81. 6 Chicago Bulls players were in double figures including 12 points from Tony Snell. Derrick Rose lead the night with 22 points. The good news for the Bulls is that the Derrick Rose is off minute restrictions and played 27 minutes tonight. Kawhi Leonard lead the Spurs with 16 points but his efforts were short lasted as the Bulls completely destroyed the Spurs in the 3rd quarter. They went on an early 27-8 run and they never looked back. If the Bulls continue to play like this, watch out.
Analysis: The Chicago Bulls hit a wall these past 10 games, being 3-7 but obviously the team meeting lead by Noah, Gasol, and Rose worked, as they completely destroyed the San Antonio Spurs. On the other hand, the San Antonio Spurs are looking ahead to play some sub .500 teams, and try to improve their record, but haven’t really capitalized. We’ll see how the Spurs can turn things around.
