The Bulls suffered another defeat, this time to a depleted Hawks team, marking their third consecutive loss.
Chicago: The Kings had DeMar DeRozan looking to get back at the Hawks, but it didn’t go as planned. The Hawks were missing key players like Trae Young and De’Andre Hunter, yet they still managed to pull off a win.
It was surprising, especially since the Hawks were down to their third-string players. But they came out strong, with Keaton Wallace scoring 27 points, leading the undermanned Hawks to a 110-94 victory over the Bulls.
After the game, Bulls veteran Nikola Vucevic had a serious chat with the team. He pointed out all the mistakes they were making, like not boxing out and turning the ball over too much. Coby White confirmed Vooch’s words, saying they need to stop the silly mistakes.
Vucevic described his talk as a mix of being fiery and calm, emphasizing that they need to focus on the little things that make a big difference. Coach Billy Donovan had warned the team about underestimating their opponents, but it seems they didn’t heed the warning.
The Bulls struggled right from the start, turning the ball over seven times in the first quarter. They continued to falter in the second quarter, shooting poorly from three-point range and allowing the Hawks to take control.
Even when the Bulls tried to rally in the second half, they couldn’t find their rhythm. They missed key shots and couldn’t keep up with the Hawks, who weren’t giving them any chances to come back.
White noted that they need to regain the pace they had earlier in the season. Vucevic’s words were clear: they have to take control of their game and stop making the same mistakes.
