Chicago Sun-Times logo Chicago Sun-Times 4 weeks ago

On balance, Bulls off to a nice start

Like most coaches, Vinny Del Negro wanted a little more time to prepare before the Bulls began playing for real, but the NBA doesn't have a flex schedule, so -- ready or not -- they had to battle the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Full Article at Chicago Sun-Times

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  1. We were very balanced tonight, which was good ... We didn't play great, we had some areas we have to work on, but I liked our effort, I liked our defense and I liked the guys competing.
    – Vinny Del Negro SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times 4 weeks ago
  2. That helped us stay in the game in the first half ... Luol had a few big boards, and Joakim was all over the glass.
    – Vinny Del Negro SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times 4 weeks ago
  3. The guys have worked hard ... I'm pleased with their effort, and now it's a matter of taking what we've done in practice and start off this difficult early schedule.
    – Vinny Del Negro SOURCE: Chicago Sun-Times 4 weeks ago
  4. We buckled down on defense and offensively took our time
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  1. Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden slams the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the third quarter of their NBA basketball game in Portland, Oregon November 23, 2009.
  2. Chicago Bulls head coach Vinny Del Negro, right, confers with guard Derrick Rose during a break in the action against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.
  3. CHICAGO - OCTOBER 29: Head coach Vinny Del Negro of the Chicago Bulls looks on from the sideline during the game against of the San Antonio Spurs at United Center on October 29, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
  4. LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Chicago Bulls had coach Vinny Del Negro looks on during the NBA pre-season game as part of the 2009 NBA Europe Live Tour between Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz at the O2 Arena on October 6, 2009 in London, England.
  5. BOSTON - MAY 02: Head coach Vinny Del Negro of the Chicago Bulls directs his players in the huddle during a time out against the Boston Celtics in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 2, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.
  6. BOSTON - APRIL 28: Head coach Vinny Del Negro of the Chicago Bulls reacts after a foul is called against his team in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on April 28, 2009 in Boston,...
  7. CHICAGO - APRIL 26: Head coach Vinny Del Negro of the Chicago Bulls gives instructions to guard Derrick Rose #1 in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at the United Center on April 26, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.
  8. CHICAGO - APRIL 23: Members of the Chicago Bulls including (L-R) coach Bernie Bickerstaff, coach Del Harris, coach Vinny Del Negro, John Salmons #15, Joakim Noah #13, Brad Miller #52 and Derrick Rose #1 watch the closing minutes against the Boston Celtics in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Q...
  9. BOSTON - APRIL 20: Head coach Vinny Del Negro of the Chicago Bulls directs his players from the bench in the first half against the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on April 20, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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