Building on Big First Win
Getting that first "W" is always a big one, but when it comes against a team like one of the league's best in the Detroit Pistons, it can really be a sign of good things to come. For really the first time all season, the shots seemed to find their way in Thursday night--especially early-- and it helped build some confidence that the Bulls have seemed to lack up to this point. It didn't surprise me to see the Bulls come out and play a good game against the Pistons, 3-0 coming in. For one, they always seem to "play up to the competition." The United Center was packed, and the Bulls came out and looked like the team everyone expected all along: energetic on both ends, confident, and into every possesion. Coach Skiles' Bulls match-up pretty well against Detroit, and found a way to overcome Rasheed Wallace's 36 points.
Positives: Tyrus Thomas 19 points, 14 rebounds and two big defensive stands against Rasheed Wallace late.
-Newcomer Joe Smith had 13 points and 4 rebs... the Bulls and their opponents are beginning to see how useful Joe Smith can be.
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