Same Story, Different Results
It sure does feel good being on a two-game win streak, doesn't it? I know the Bulls' new interim coach Jim Boylan would agree. The Boylan-led Bulls aren't really doing a whole different from a game-plan standpoint, but the change at the head coach position has seemed to re-energize this team, as has Jim's biggest move: Moving Ben Gordon back in the 6th-man position in the rotation. Since Gordon's return to the bench, he's averaged 28 points and has made 5 of 10 from the 3-point arc. The Bulls have scored over a hundred points in both games since the change in the starting line-up, so I'd say it's a safe bet that Chris Duhon will be on the court at the start for the remainder of the way.
The Bulls are making shots, pushing the ball, and playing with a lot more intensity than they have all season. Scott Skiles talked about making the Gordon/Duhon swap for a while, but didn't do it. Hindsight is almost alway 20-20, and it sure does look like this time is no different.
Let's hope we're talking about the Bulls' first 3-game win streak of the season as we begin the new year! The Bulls take on the Orlando Magic from the United Center in their second straight matinee, coming up at 1:00 on the WGN Superstation!
Have a safe New Year's Eve everyone!
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