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Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls

33-49, 4th Central

 Last Game
Apr 16, 2008 Toronto, W 107-97 
CHI Tyrus Thomas
9-13 FG, 26 Pts
4 Reb, 1 Ast
TOR T.J. Ford
7-9 FG, 18 Pts
3 Ast, 1 3pt
 
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Knicks, Bulls interested in Johnson

Knicks, Bulls interested in Johnson
PA SportsTicker, May 1, 2008
Avery Johnson may not be without a job for long. ...More
  •  Knicks making pitch for D'Antoni? May 9 (Daily Herald)*
  •  Paxson may meet with Johnson as coaching search continues May 8 (Daily Herald)*
  •  Phil Jackson: No one has ever worked as hard as Kobe Bryant May 7 (Daily Herald)*
  •  Bulls hire Swirsky for radio work May 7 (Daily Herald)*
 • Knicks, Bulls interested in Johnson - May 1 (PA SportsTicker)
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 Team Report

Bulls Team Report

Bulls Team Report May 9, 2008

General manager John Paxson will have his hands full this summer. The underachieving Bulls were picked by many to win the Eastern Conference, then sputtered home with a 33-49 record, moving last season's victory total into the loss column.

This roster needs an overhaul, but it won't be easy. The two leading scorers, guard Ben Gordon and forward Luol Deng, are restricted free agents, which means neither side has complete control over what happens.

Guard Kirk Hinrich, guard Larry Hughes and forward Andres Nocioni have large contracts that may be difficult to move. Younger players such as Tyrus Thomas, Thabo Sefolosha and Joakim Noah haven't reached their potential and may not have much trade value.

They'll most likely have the No. ...More

 
 Team Injuries
 Player Date Injury
 Drew Gooden PF Mar 29, 2008 Abdominal strain
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In this April 27, 2008 file photo, Phoenix Suns coach Mike D'Antoni yells at the referees in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of an NBA first-round playoff basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs  in Phoenix. The Suns have granted permission for coach Mike D'Antoni to talk to other teams, with the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks the leading suitors.
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Avery Johnson, seen here in February 2008, probably won't be out of work for long, with the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls reportedly expressing interest just a day after he was sacked as coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
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CHICAGO - APRIL 16: Primoz Brezec #1 of the Toronto Raptors shoots over Aaron Gray #34 of the Chicago Bulls during the game on April 16, 2008 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)
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CHICAGO - APRIL 16: T.J. Ford #11 of the Toronto Raptors puts up a shot over Kirk Hinrich #12 of the Chicago Bulls during the game on April 16, 2008 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)
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 Central Standings
W L Pct GB Streak 
 y-Detroit 59 23 .720 -- Won 4 
 x-Cleveland 45 37 .549 14.0 Lost 1 
 Indiana 36 46 .439 23.0 Won 1 
 Chicago 33 49 .402 26.0 Won 2 
 Milwaukee 26 56 .317 33.0 Lost 8 
 Complete Standings
 Team Stats
  PtsRebAst 
 Chicago97.343.022.1 
 Opponents100.442.621.9 
 Individual Leaders
Ben Gordon - Chicago BullsBen Gordon
#7, Shooting Guard
Leads team with 41.0 3PT%
 Stat Player AVG 
 ScoringBen Gordon18.6 
 ReboundsJoakim Noah5.6 
 AssistsKirk Hinrich6.0 
 FG%Luol Deng47.9 
 FT%Ben Gordon90.8 
 3PT%Ben Gordon41.0 
 BlocksTyrus Thomas1.0 
 StealsKirk Hinrich1.2 
 Complete Team Statistics
 Scores & Schedule
 Last Five Games
 Wed, Apr 9at OrlandoL 83-115  
 Fri, Apr 11ClevelandW 100-95  
 Sun, Apr 13OrlandoL 84-104  
 Mon, Apr 14at MilwaukeeW 151-135  
 Wed, Apr 16TorontoW 107-97  
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