The Bulls Are Off to a Rough Start With a 0-3 Record

The Chicago Bulls have had a rough start to their season – with three losses and no wins they are hoping things start to improve. Luol Deng was an important contributor to the Bulls’ success last season, scoring double figures in 78 of the team’s 82 games. So far Deng’s scoring hasn’t been as “on,” as he recently missed an open mid-range jump shot. Ben Gordon was also a high-scorer last season, but so far has failed to make an offensive impact. Kirk Hinrich shot a career-best of 44.8 percent last season and was one of the best defensive players on the court. This season fans have yet to see Hinrich’s double-threat. It seems that the Bulls have started the season without the strong “core” that they had last season. They have been giving their opponents turnovers like it’s their job and the team’s players look like they’re lacking confidence on offense.

Of the season’s start, Hinrich said, “We aren’t playing with any kind of composure on offense. We’re helter-skelter. We need to do a better job of playing together and moving the ball. It seems like we’re rushing a lot. The more we miss, the more we rush.” So far the Bulls are only shooting 37.8 percent and Deng, Gordon and Hinrich have contributed to 31 of the team’s 51 turnovers. “There are nights in the NBA when you can’t buy a bucket. But you have to do something to get yourself going, whether it’s transition baskets or getting to the line,” said Deng. More than anything, it seems that the Bulls need to get their heads back in the game – as they have most definitely been distracted by rumors of a possible Kobe Bryant trade as well as Deng and Gordon’s decisions to turn down multimillion-dollar contract extensions. Just play the game guys!

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