The Bulls outplayed the Hornets tonight big time as the Bulls continue their Zach Lavine fueled 4 game winning streak. The Hornets bench came out flat as hell in the first half and didn’t backup Devonte’ Graham’s 3 point spree. We can’t have 14 turnovers in the first half and expect to be in a good chance to win the game. It’s also important to defend their best player right? Zach Lavine had 15 points in the first half shooting 86% from the field… Miles Bridges put up a goose egg in both points and shot attempts. Miles can’t allow himself to play so low energy and ineffective when LaMelo is having a crappy game. In the first half Terry played poorly as well, so that makes 2/3rds of our guard rotation playing poorly and the other third, Devonte’, dropping 22.
The second half was just as frustrating to watch because the hornets were never able to hit the big shot or get the big stop when they needed to. It felt like every time Gordon Hayward got them within 6 or 7 points the Bulls lead Immediately jumped to double digit points. LaMelo played one minute in the second half in a real crockpot move by Borrego. I’m not saying LaMelo played well in the first half but if he’s healthy he should be allowed to play through some rough games his rookie year. Back in his home state NCHSAA Legend and all time scoring leader Coby White had a great second half for the Bulls with 12pts and 3 asts. Devonte’ really cooled off in the second half and that turned out to be enough for the Bulls to keep the Hornets at arms length for the whole second half.
Hopefully the Hornets, especially their bench can turn it around against the Magic on Sunday and Monday. It’s not time to be rooting for a high pick yet but Borrego’s seat should be getting a little warm if his weird ass decisions and losses keep piling up.
Hugo CLT 