Long Road Trip Off to Rocky Start

The Bulls dropped a second consecutive game on Thursday night losing to the Rockets 101-100; this, on the heels of a 12-point loss to a struggling Dallas team on Tuesday. Two games into the seven-game road swing and the Bulls are yearning for some home cooking.

In response to Ben Gordon’s early season struggles, Head Coach Scott Skiles moved Gordon to the bench and started Chris Duhon in his place. More of the same inconsistency from Gordon; on Tuesday he played 35 minutes, scoring 17 points, but shot 6-18 from the floor. Thursday, as the script goes, BG was filthy, carving up the Rockets D for 37; single-handedly bringing the Bulls back from a 21-point second-half deficit.

The wows continue for the reigning NBA Defensive Player-of-the-Year, Ben Wallace, who has been worthless the last two games. Wallace, who during the off-season signed a four-year deal with the Bulls, believed to be worth $60 large, has tallied 7 points and 13 rebounds…….total!! Big Ben is searching right now; you can tell by his body language that he’s struggling and isn’t sure where to turn. His infectious energy is gone and with it his production. The Bulls desperately need BW to start earning his money, by rebounding, defending, and leading. Until Wallace starts to contribute the Bulls will remain a one-dimensional team.

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