Opposite Day

The Knicks and Bulls traded skills last night. It was the Bulls that squandered a 4th quarter lead and the Knicks that defended well. Gordon did not play well in the 4th quarter. Crawford and Curry played like they did during their Bulls days. Deng was injured and Nocioni had the flu, but there should be no excuses. When Hinrich, Gordon & Smith score 20+, the Bulls should win. There were just too many minutes given to Noah & Thomas, but no choice with the injuries. No excuses though... the Bulls second team is still capable of beating the Knicks. I've been patient with this team, but 2 losses to the Knicks (to split the season series) in one year is really bad. They only have 2 other losses in the previous 3 years. So if there's a firing or trade due to a loss to the Knicks, I can't oppose it anymore.

I suppose some of this has to do with scheduling as well. Last year, most of the Knicks games were during the 2nd half. The Bulls have been a different team during the second half of their previous years.