The Bulls' lack of physicality has become a pressing concern for coach Billy Donovan. After suffering a humiliating loss to the lowly Hornets, Donovan emphasized that his team is "tied together" due to expiring contracts on the roster. He acknowledged that teams have taken advantage of this perceived weakness in their defense and overall toughness.
The absence of Isaac Okoro, who has been sidelined with a back issue, further complicated matters for Donovan. The Bulls' inability to contain the Hornets' offense, which scored 32 points in the first quarter alone, was a stark reminder of the team's struggles on defense.
Coby White's late surge, including 14 points in the third quarter, helped turn the tide in favor of the Bulls. However, they ultimately fell short due to their inability to secure rebounds and defend against the Hornets' offense.
Donovan stressed that his team is battling "human nature" as fatigue sets in with the accumulation of games. He urged his players to focus on the controllable aspects of their performance and work together as a unit to achieve consistency.
The Bulls will face several challenges in the coming weeks, including back-to-back games against the Pacers and Nets, followed by a six-game homestand against Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Minnesota, and Orlando. The question on everyone's mind is: Who steps up for the Bulls to address their defensive shortcomings and regain their physicality?
The absence of Isaac Okoro, who has been sidelined with a back issue, further complicated matters for Donovan. The Bulls' inability to contain the Hornets' offense, which scored 32 points in the first quarter alone, was a stark reminder of the team's struggles on defense.
Coby White's late surge, including 14 points in the third quarter, helped turn the tide in favor of the Bulls. However, they ultimately fell short due to their inability to secure rebounds and defend against the Hornets' offense.
Donovan stressed that his team is battling "human nature" as fatigue sets in with the accumulation of games. He urged his players to focus on the controllable aspects of their performance and work together as a unit to achieve consistency.
The Bulls will face several challenges in the coming weeks, including back-to-back games against the Pacers and Nets, followed by a six-game homestand against Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Minnesota, and Orlando. The question on everyone's mind is: Who steps up for the Bulls to address their defensive shortcomings and regain their physicality?
I feel bad for Billy Donovan, he's trying his best with a roster that's basically one big expiring contract deal 
. It's like they're all waiting around for summer to see what happens next... anyway, it's clear the defense is where they need to tighten things up 
. Isaac Okoro's absence isn't helping, but maybe he'll be back soon and give them some much-needed spark 
. Fatigue is real though, these guys have been running hard all season 
. Maybe if they can just stay focused on what they can control, like D and rebounding, they might turn things around 
. The next few weeks are gonna be tough, but I've got faith in them... or at least, I'm trying to 
. Coach Donovan's right about human nature, fatigue sets in and guys start to struggle 
. The question is, who's gonna be the leader of this team? Can DeMar DeRozan or Zach LaVine step up and lead by example? Or will it take some new addition to shake things up 
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I'm getting so done with this lack of defense from the Bulls! 
They're like a spongy sponge, just can't absorb the opposing team's offense. It's not just Isaac Okoro that's been missing, it feels like everyone on the court is phoning it in. Billy Donovan's talkin' about human nature and fatigue, but I think he needs to take a closer look at their rotations and game strategy too. It's easy to point fingers when someone's injured, but what about the rest of the team? Can they step up and make some adjustments? 
I feel like the Bulls are struggling because they're not prioritizing defense right now... they need to figure out a way to stop other teams from scoring easily 
. But seriously, with all these expiring contracts, I think the team needs to take a hard look at their roster and see if there are any changes that need to be made 
, I swear, in my day we didn't have all these fancy excuses for losing 
. Coach Billy Donovan can talk about human nature and fatigue all he wants, but it's time for those young bucks to step up their game 
but seriously coach donovan needs to come up with a plan to address this physicality thing ASAP 
️ i'm all about the bulls, they just need to get it together 
. Coach Billy Donovan can't just blame fatigue for their lack of defense, it's like they're making excuses instead of actually working on fixing the problem 
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- it's tough when players know their time is limited, they might be playing with a chip on their shoulder, which could impact their game. Back-to-back games against the Pacers and Nets will be brutal for them, they need to step up ASAP 
it's not just about okoro being out, it's a team effort and teams have been exploiting this weakness. donovan says its human nature but imo it sounds like they need to step up their training game or something 
seriously though, these next few games are gonna be crucial for them - Pacers and nets are gonna eat 'em alive if they dont tighten up defense 
. Coach Donovan is trying to sugarcoat it but we all know the Bulls lack depth. Isaac Okoro's absence wasn't a coincidence, and now they gotta deal with fatigue? Give me a break 
. They need someone to shake things up in the locker room, make some tough decisions. Otherwise, they're just gonna get taken apart like that again... it's inevitable 
. They got embarrassed by those Hornets and it's not like they're a good team. I mean, 32 points in one quarter? That's not just bad, that's ridiculous! And now they're blaming human nature for their fatigue issues? Please, coach, if you can't handle the physicality of the season, maybe you should take a break 
. It's like nobody's teaching kids how to be physical on the court anymore 
. Billy Donovan's got to find a way to whip this team into shape before they get embarrassed again