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\"Nov<\/span><\/p>\n

After a powerful start to the season<\/span>, the Chicago Bulls are struggling. On Friday, they suffered their worst loss of the season, a 36-point trouncing at the hands of the Miami Heat, 143-107.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the process, the Bulls now have an 8-7 record and have lost three of their last five games. Furthermore, they <\/span>are virtually eliminated<\/span> from advancing in the NBA Cup tournament.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Afterward, Donovan <\/span>was blunt as can be when assessing his team’s performance. Essentially, they didn’t come out ready to play.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a game where in every facet we didn’t know what we were walking into,\u201d Donovan said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bulls coach Billy Donovan doesn\u2019t beat around the bush when summing up a 36 point loss to the Miami Heat.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a game where in every facet we didn\u2019t know what we were walking into\u201d \u2066@ClutchPoints\u2069 pic.twitter.com\/bWAoVWbmGj<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/DravesZachary\/status\/1992077786438131904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The game stood out for two notable moments. First, their second-year guard, Matas Buzelis, <\/span>sustained a brief injury scare when he appeared to injure his ankle and had to <\/span>be carried<\/span> off the floor. However, Buzelis came back onto the floor and finished with 6 points and five rebounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, Kevin Huerter <\/span>was ejected in the third quarter\u00a0on a controversial call. After the whistle blew, Huerter slapped the ball toward the referee, and it hit him in the back. Altogether, Huerter finished the game with 3 points and two rebounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus, the <\/span>Bulls were without Coby White , who is still battling back from his <\/span>recent calf injury .\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What were the factors that led to the Bulls losing so badly<\/span><\/strong>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

At the outset, the Heat set the pace. In the first half, they combined for a 53-21 run. From there, the Bulls could only cut the lead down by no less than 14 points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though they are on the same path in scoring, Heat (47%) vs Bulls (41.7%), Chicago came up short in a few critical areas. They shot just 27.9% from the three-point line, were outrebounded 53-39, and sent the Heat to the free throw line 44 times. The latter of which diminished Chicago’s ability to excel in transition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, the Bulls turned the ball over 18 times, and the Heat scored 24 points off turnovers, whereas Chicago scored only six. On a positive note, Ayo Dosunmu scored 23 points and grabbed four rebounds. Also, Josh Giddey finished with a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jalen Smith came off the bench to score 14 points, and Jevon Carter scored 10 points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Chicago Bulls will take on the Washington Wizards at home on Saturday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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