After losing to the Heat, the Bulls immediately ushered in a wave of technical adjustments.
After beating the Heat, the Bulls had no time to sum up the experience of losing and had to rush to Toronto overnight to participate in back-to-back away games tomorrow night.
Since the Bulls players had just experienced a big battle with the Heat, they did not have enough energy to play in the game on the night of the 14th, and suffered another big defeat.
After playing the Raptors, the Bulls finally got a day's rest, but after leaving Toronto, they came to Detroit again.
The Bulls, who were in their prime before, struggled a bit against the Pistons.
Now the Bulls have just suffered a second consecutive defeat, and many players have not yet gotten over the haze of having their winning streak ended. At this time, facing the Pistons who are looking for revenge and adding insult to injury, how can they be their opponents?
As the team boss, Du En definitely wants to lead the team to victory.
However, sometimes we have to consider objective factors and the on-the-spot performance of CBA teammates.
Duan wants to use his excellent organizational skills, passing ability, and his own offensive threat to drive his teammates.
In the end, he discovered that the only possibility of defeating the Pistons lay with himself.
However, it turns out that without helpers, it is impossible to win the game just by relying on Du En's full firepower.
Even though Duane scored 58 points in the game, Baron Davis was restrained by the Pistons' iron barrel formation, and Ben Gordon's gun also misfired. No one on the team could help Duane.
In this case, just because Du En was strong and scored high points alone, he still couldn't change the outcome of the game.
Nineteen consecutive victories were followed by a three-game losing streak, which completely shattered the Bulls' Jordan aura and 72-win aura.
Many basketball commentators have taken advantage of the situation and even started to badmouth the Bulls.
They said that the Bulls just took advantage of the convenience of the schedule at the beginning of the season, and it was just a flash in the pan of good luck.
Next, the Bulls will be brought back to their original shape. They will no longer be one of the best teams in the league, but just an ordinary playoff team in the Eastern Conference.
After hearing such a sound, the bull was naturally very dissatisfied.
However, as time went by, the spotlight that was previously focused on the Bulls disappeared, and other teams in the league did not play so hard against the Bulls.
It was also because there was no such reckless team that was barefoot and not afraid of wearing shoes, and dared to pull down the emperor even if they were naked. Then the Bulls quickly restarted their winning streak.
Not long after, the Celtics and Bobcats lost to the Bulls one after another, helping the Bulls players regain their confidence in winning.
Even after the summer reinforcements were completed, the Cavaliers, whose star players could take a few more steps, still missed a move and lost to the Bulls by 3 points.
As for the upcoming Christmas Eve, this year will be no different from last year, and it may even be easier to win this year.
Anthony, who wanted to be the scoring champion, averaged 30+ points per game and also posted a record of 6 wins and 20 losses.
Du En knew about Anton's miserable situation and couldn't say much.
On the contrary, because the All-Star voting channel has been opened, the numbered vote was given to Anthony.
Of course, teammates Baron Davis, Ben Gordon, and Tyson Chandler are also among Duane's promotions.
By the way, after the regular season restarted after the Christmas Day game, the Bulls' winning streak is still progressing relatively smoothly.
Before the new year's game, the Bulls continued to defeat the Grizzlies, Cavaliers, and Bobcats.
It wasn't until December 31, the last day of 2005, when the Bulls faced the Suns at home that they lost again.
Although the Suns this season do not maintain the number one spot in the Western Conference like last season, they are still one of the strongest players in the Western Conference.
Last season, the Bulls had a difficult time playing against the Suns. Although they have strengthened Baron Davis and the forward line this season, there is still no significant improvement in their defensive run and gun defense.
Fortunately, it is difficult for the Suns to break out of the Western Conference. If the Bulls can reach the finals this season, they should face more traditional teams such as the Spurs and Mavericks.
With the new year and new atmosphere, after entering 2006, the Bulls soon ushered in a new victory, and then the winning streak started again.
The Bulls almost went through the entire month of January, and the 13-game winning streak they had just established at the end of January was attacked by the Mavericks again.
Mainly playing the Mavericks this time was an away game in Dallas. Nowitzki killed the game with two crucial fadeaway jumpers in the fourth quarter.
Although Nowitzki has not yet completely mastered the unique skill of Golden Rooster independence, he is already proficient in the CIC and is sure of success.
The Bulls have no way to limit Nowitzki's shooting inside, just like the forwards in the small ball era have no way to control Durant.
It can only be said that in a league like the NBA, where birds and beasts are everywhere, if you are still more talented than others, you can really do whatever you want.
As time enters February, the All-Star Weekend in the middle of the month is not far away.
The first thing that can be determined is this year's All-Star lineup and the All-Star vote winner.
Not surprisingly, Duan once again won the All-Star vote.
However, it is no longer Kobe who is behind Duan, but Yao Ming's teammate in the Rockets - Tracy McGrady.
McGrady has attracted countless fans because of his good-looking playing style.
Now as Yao Ming's teammate, he has gained the popularity blessing from Chinese fans, and his popularity is even more unbeatable.
Coincidentally, Anthony here in the East relied on Du En and Yao Ming to help him vote, and he got his wish and became the starting forward of the Eastern All-Stars.
At the same time, LeBron James, the other peerless double pride, is, like Anthony, one more All-Star start away from meeting the Duane clause.
Carter, the four-time All-Star vote winner, has lost his glory and can only be selected as a backup forward for the Eastern Conference All-Stars.
It can be seen that the NBA has begun to update.
On the Eastern side, the All-Star starters are Duane, Wade, James, Anthony, and O'Neal.
Substitute Iverson, Baron Davis, Arenas, Pierce, Bosh, Howard, Big Ben.
Because the Western Conference is full of powerful players, there are slightly more veteran stars.
Starting Nash, Kobe, Tracy McGrady, Duncan, Yao Ming.
Substitute Parker, Ray Allen, Marion, Elton Brand, Gasol, Garnett, Nowitzki.
Judging from this year's All-Star lineup, stars are emerging on the outside, but talent on the inside is beginning to wither.
However, the four power forwards are still at their peak, and it is thanks to them that they have delayed the arrival of the small ball era.
Having said that, before the arrival of the All-Star Weekend, the Bulls ushered in another wave of seven consecutive visitors to the Devils.
Apart from the Mavericks, who have already finished their game, the only team worthy of the Bulls' attention is the Suns.
Against the Hornets on February 1, the Bulls easily won.
Then they faced the Suns. Due to the back-to-back schedule of the Suns, the main players were exhausted, and Nash's spine was spondylolisthesis. He was too tired in recent games and suffered from injuries that led to poor condition. Finally, he defeated the Suns.
After beating the Suns, the Bulls had smooth sailing, defeating the Jazz, Nuggets, Kings and Clippers successively, ending this round of seven consecutive road trips in the Western Conference.
After returning to Chicago, the Bulls defeated the Kings and 76ers before the All-Star break, extending their winning streak to eight games.
At this point, the first half of the regular season has ended, and the Bulls have an excellent record of 47 wins and 5 losses.
If this continues, let alone 72 wins, consecutive 73 and 74 wins are not something that cannot be considered.
The only pity for the Bulls is that they were ranked first in the Eastern Conference and first in the league, but only two All-Stars were selected.
(End of chapter)
