Remember when Jimmy Butler criticized Fred Hoiberg for not pushing the team hard enough? Well, it seems Hoiberg has taken a different approach according to Taj Gibson. A team that has been handcrafted by Tom Thibodeau expects to be disciplined in order to find success. After their loss against the Cavaliers post-Allstar break, the Bulls have played exceptionally well without their key players.
Despite missing Jimmy Butler, Nikola Mirotic. and Joakim Noah, the Bulls have set a record for their best shooting performance in franchise history on Sunday night against the Lakers. Derrick Rose and his cast of young players have stepped up since being on the verge of getting knocked out of the playoff picture.
Taj; “Lately the practices have been great. Fred did a great change. He’s been even tougher. He’s been cursing guys out. It’s been fun.”
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 23, 2016
Bulls PR research shows it’s first time in franchise history team shot 55% from field, 65% from 3-point range and 95% from FT line in game.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 22, 2016
The Bulls have put up over 30 assists or more in consecutive games. Cristiano Felicio has had playing time in the absence of Nikola Mirotic and Joakim Noah. Pau Gasol is a game-time decision with the flu against the Wizards on Wednesday night.
