Del Negro Finally Tweaks Lineup, Bulls Crush Suns 100-83
Saturday, November 8th, 2008 | NBA, Sports
Tacos and sandwiches for everyone! Del Negro finally listened to my pleas. Change up the starting lineup, get Tabo out of there and you’ll win. So Del Negro benched Tabo Sefolosha and Tyrus Thomas and inserted Kirk Hinrich (like I said) and Aaron Gray (not a good move) into the starting lineup. And???!!! The Bulls won 100-83. Now it might have helped that the Suns benched Shaquille O’Neill, something that the Suns will do more and more all season long to preserve their aging super star. But a win is a win – one I didn’t think they would get heading into the game.
Ben Gordon had another huge night as the Bulls 6th man – 23 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. He is playing the role perfectly once again. Derrick Rose also shined with 23 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists. 3 turnovers to 2 steals is also a huge positive for the young player. Off the bench Tyrus Thomas and Joakim Noah exploded – Thomas scored 14 points and added 7 rebounds, while Noah added 9 points and 14 rebounds. And Drew Gooden chipped in his typical workman-like game – 14 points and 7 boards in only 22 minutes. It was a great way to start off the important 5 game homestand. Next up – the Cavaliers at the United Center tonight. Here’s hoping Del Negro stays with the lineup change and that the Bulls get off to a quicker start against the Cavs than they did on Wednesday night in Cleveland.
