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CHICAGO TRIBUNE : 12-1-11 : Chicago Bulls November Review

Posted on January 19, 2012 at 07:33 PM.

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December 1, 2011

Chicago Bulls
November Review

Chicago Bulls are off to one of the best starts since the Jordan era. So it is safe to say that November was a success. They are tied with the Miami Heat at 13-2 for the best record in the NBA. The Bulls are 3-2 at home with an outstanding 10-0 road record.

While Derrick Rose's scoring is down a little, his assists have jumped up. Tom Thibodeau said Derrick is running this offense better than at any other point since Thibs arrival. Rip Hamilton hasn't exactly wowed Bulls fans this year but has came up in big moments this year. Luol Deng is Thib's do it all guy. Deng is one of the most important guys on this team. That shows by Deng averaging the most minutes on the team. Carlos Boozer started slow but has really picked up his scoring, averaging 20.1 in his last six games. Joakim Noah is putting together a solid year being that high energy guy with lock down defense.

The "Bench Mobb" is up to their usual tricks. Taj Gibson has really started to pick up his play in the last few games. Taj picked up a double-double last week. Kyle Korver started slow but now has been knocking down threes consistently. Ronnie Brewer has played solid including a 21 point game against the Blazers. Omer Asik and C.J. Watson have been limited with injuries and both are expected back soon. Rookie Jimmy Butler has yet to see any extended time but is waiting patiently. Then there is the fan favorite, Brian "The White Mamba" Scalabrine. Scal is set in his role as Thib's assistant and ultimate teammate.

The season is young but is off to a promising start. The Bulls expect themselves to be in the playoffs. They are in it for the ultimate goal. They want an NBA championship.

Chicago Bulls Stats - 2011-12
Player	GP	MIN	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	FG%	3PT%
D. Rose	15	32.8	20.8	3.6	10.2	2.1	0.9	.490	.382
C. Boozer	15	29.1	16.7	6.6	2.0	0.9	0.4	.526	.000
L. Deng	15	34.2	14.9	7.1	2.7	1.5	0.7	.485	.443
R. Hamilton	15	26.7	9.8	3.5	1.3	0.5	0.4	.526	.579
J. Noah	15	32.3	8.5	10.9	1.8	1.8	1.6	.671	.000
T. Gibson	15	16.7	6.8	4.3	1.5	0.9	0.6	.550	.000
K. Korver	15	13.0	6.5	1.3	0.3	0.1	0.1	.380	.404
R. Brewer	15	13.8	5.8	2.0	1.0	0.9	0.2	.535	.250
J. Lucas	2	18.5	3.5	1.0	6.0	0.5	0.0	.214	.100
C.J. Watson	13	10.2	3.2	1.5	2.9	0.8	0.2	.447	.438
O. Asik	8	8.8	1.9	1.0	0.5	0.4	0.4	.636	.000
J. Butler	8	3.8	1.4	0.9	0.6	0.1	0.1	.357	.000
B. Scalabrine	5	3.8	0.8	0.8	0.4	0.0	0.0	.333	.000