Finding Their Noche'
The Bulls didn't have enough to beat one of the NBA's toughest last night in the new-look Celtics, but Scott Skiles and company got another nice performance out of Andres Nocioni (team-leader with 18 points), confirming the best role for Nocioni is probably coming off the bench.
While some think putting Andres in the starting five could work, the energy, hustle and toughness he brings into the game always seems to come at the right time. Nocioni scored five in an 11-0 run that pulled the Bulls within 86-81 with 57.9 seconds remaining. I think it's a no-brainer for Skiles.
Last night, it came back to a familiar refraim: "We didn't make enough shots despite good looks"... hopefully, Andres' determination can continue to fuel the Bulls when the rest of the team does go cold from the field, although he, too, struggled going 1 for 7 from the 3-point line (8-17 FGs).
Back at it Tuesday night vs Seattle on the WGN Superstation... I'll join Wayne on the Bullseye starting at 7 central, in what should end up being a Bulls win. See you then.
Red