For the sake of Earl Anthony's memory, let's hope
If you're wondering why Linton Johnson III played the fourth quarter of Wednesday's debacle without his name on his jersey, equipment manager John Ligmanowski didn't have time to get one stitched after Johnson signed a 10-day contract earlier in the day.
If you're wondering why Johnson was playing mere hours after learning even the most rudimentary of the Bulls' terminology, well, that's what happens when the regulars don't show.
Johnson,
In fact, the starters might have flip-flopped the concept of garbage time given their stinky start.
"Our starters didn't get off to a good start," coach
The Bulls missed their first six shots, didn't score until Brad Miller converted a fast-break layup 3 minutes 47 seconds after tipoff and had six of their 18 turnovers in the first quarter.
Throw out John Salmons' team-high 18 points on 5-for-12 shooting, and the other four starters combined to shoot 21 percent.
"I felt good out there," Gordon said.
With friends and family in the stands,
The Bulls dropped into a virtual tie with Milwaukee for the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, pending a late score from New Jersey-Golden State.
It's hard to believe the Bulls beat this team by 18 points two weeks ago, albeit at the
"We have to figure out how to win on the road to make the playoffs," Noah said.
Or else they will have plenty time for bowling.
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