Bulls Fall to Wolves

The Bulls fell to 0-3 in the preseason with their 96-86 loss to Minnesota last night.  Chicago got off to a hot start, building a 30-13 lead after one quarter of play, but the tables turned in the second period in which they were outscored 33-15.  Derrick Rose came off the bench, dropping nine points and dishing out seven assists, a solid performance by the rookie.  Forward Drew Gooden stood out in this contest for the Bulls, hitting 9 of his 13 field goal attempts, good for 20 points.  Gooden also added eight boards and three dimes.  Center Aaron Gray, who had looked good through two preseason games, received just 10 minutes of playing time and the only statistics he racked up were a missed shot, a turnover and three fouls.

The Bulls’ big men seem to be teasing fans with flashes of solid play inside.  The ability to score on the block is going to be paramount in determining the Bulls’ success this season.  Gooden is one of the more experienced big men on the roster, and has shown himself to be a capable rebounder in years past.  The Bulls would love, however, if a guy like Tyrus Thomas or Joakim Noah took some major strides this season.

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