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Hinrich Sprains Ankle Against Thunder
November 25, 2015
Chicago, IL-- Kirk Hinrich suffered a severe sprained ankle in Tuesday's loss to the Thunder. He is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.

"Kirk will be a big loss for us," GM Gar Forman announced Wednesday. "He is a professional and an excellent leader for us. He brings a hard-nosed defensive presence which will be missed. As of now we will not be exploring free agents, and we will try to fill the void from within."

This means that E'Twaun Moore will be finding himself as the backup point guard for the foreseeable future. Moore has been solid in limited minutes, but he will have to take on a different role as floor general when Derrick Rose is on the bench.

This also presents an opportunity for rookie, Jimmie Brown, to get his first meaningful minutes of the season. If neither of them step up to the challenge, expect the Bulls to look to free agency to find a suitable replacement for Hinrich.

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Bulls Take Care of Business
November 27, 2015
Boston, MA-- The Bulls went into Boston and dispatched of a weaker team tonight, beating the Celtics (2-10) 107-94. The Bulls racked up an astounding 31 assists as a team, and their defense smothered the young Celtics.

Jimmy Butler continues to make his case for the All-Star team as he contributed 23 points, five rebounds, and seven assists. Spaniard, Pau Gasol, played big tonight scoring 19 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.

The Celtics are a team in disarray as they have little veteran leadership to inspire and push their young talent. They have an abundance of young talent, but they lack a solid core that they can build around. They especially lack an inside presence. Vitor Faverani had 15 rebounds but only two points, and Jared Sullinger hasn't made the leap everyone was hoping he would.

Doug McDermott looked as good as he has all season, scoring 17 points on 6-9 shooting, including 4-6 from downtown. If McDermott can continue to be aggressive, there aren't going to be many teams that can slow down this Bulls attack.

Jimmie Brown, in his first meaningful game of the season, played well. He looked poised out there as he contributed five points and four assists.

Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics
Nov 27, 2015	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Chicago (13-2)	27	28	28	24	107
Boston (2-10)	24	20	26	24	94

Chicago Bulls
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Derrick Rose	32	6-16	1-4	4-4	3	6	1	0	3	17
Jimmy Butler	34	10-16	2-2	1-1	5	7	0	0	0	23
Doug McDermott	27	6-9	4-6	1-2	2	1	0	1	1	17
Pau Gasol	33	9-15	0-0	1-2	15	2	0	0	1	19
Joakim Noah	31	2-3	0-0	0-0	7	5	1	1	1	4
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
E'Twaun Moore	16	1-5	0-1	2-2	0	1	0	0	0	4
Nikola Mirotic	23	4-5	1-2	2-2	7	1	1	0	1	11
Jimmie Brown	14	1-5	0-1	3-4	2	4	0	1	0	5
Tony Snell	21	2-3	1-2	2-2	3	3	1	0	0	7
Marvin Williams	9	0-0	0-0	0-0	1	1	0	0	1	0
Craig Bairstow	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Kirk Hinrich	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Hugh Hughes	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		41-77	9-18	16-19	50	31	4	3	8	107

Boston Celtics
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Marcus Smart	37	5-16	1-7	2-2	3	12	2	2	3	13
Marcus Thornton	30	6-9	3-6	1-1	3	5	0	0	0	16
Jeff Green	33	8-17	1-6	4-5	4	2	0	0	1	21
Jared Sullinger	35	5-11	0-0	1-4	7	1	1	0	2	11
Vitor Faverani	31	0-4	0-0	2-4	15	0	0	1	0	2
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Phil Pressey	15	4-7	1-3	1-4	1	5	0	0	1	10
James Young	21	1-2	0-0	6-6	2	1	0	1	1	8
Tyler Zeller	13	4-6	0-0	0-0	2	1	0	0	0	8
Rodrick Jefferies	1-3	1-2	0-0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3
Kelly Olynyk	15	1-4	0-0	0-0	3	0	1	0	0	2
Gerald Wallace	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Mike Hope	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Dwight Powell	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		35-79	7-24	17-26	45	28	4	4	8	94

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Bulls Close Out First Month of Season With a Win
November 29, 2015
Brooklyn, NY-- The Bulls used a strong shooting night to defeat the Nets in the last game of November. Joakim Noah dominated all facets of the game with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists.

The Bulls jumped out to a 20-6 lead, but the Nets were able to fight back and tie the game at 26 in the second quarter. Deron Williams played well scoring 22 points and adding 10 assists, but the Bulls once again had too much fire power.

Derrick Rose had 12 points at half, and he was able to match that in the third quarter alone. He used a variety of spin moves and crossovers to get into the lane and finish strong at the rim and get to the line. In the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol took over and scored 14 of his 21 in the period.

"A good win to finish the road trip at 6-1," a soft spoken Jimmy Butler said after the game. "It's our longest road trip of the year, and to be clicking this early in the season is a good sign." Butler finished with 17 points and eight rebounds.

The Chigao Bulls finished the month of November at 15-2 and are clearly the cream of the crop in the NBA.

Chicago Bulls at New Jersey Nets
Nov 29, 2015	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Chicago (15-2)	22	29	33	23	107
New Jersey (5-9)	16	28	30	22	96

Chicago Bulls
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Derrick Rose	34	8-14	2-3	8-9	3	7	0	0	3	26
Jimmy Butler	38	7-12	1-2	2-3	8	3	0	0	0	17
Doug McDermott	30	3-4	1-2	1-2	4	0	0	0	0	8
Pau Gasol	31	10-14	0-0	1-2	7	1	4	1	1	21
Joakim Noah	32	6-9	0-0	1-2	12	6	0	0	0	13
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
E'Twaun Moore	14	1-2	0-0	0-0	0	2	0	0	1	2
Nikola Mirotic	23	4-8	0-0	2-2	7	1	0	0	2	10
Jimmie Brown	10	0-2	0-1	1-2	1	1	0	1	2	1
Tony Snell	18	3-6	1-3	0-0	1	3	0	0	0	7
Marvin Williams	10	1-3	0-1	0-0	2	1	0	0	0	2
Kirk Hinrich	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Hugh Hughes	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Craig Bairstow	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		43-74	5-12	16-22	49	25	4	2	9	107

New Jersey Nets
STARTERS	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
Deron Williams	34	8-19	0-4	6-6	2	10	0	0	2	22
Troy Daniels	35	2-8	2-5	1-1	4	1	0	0	0	7
Danilo Gallinari	34	6-21	2-6	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	15
Mason Plumlee	28	3-3	0-0	1-2	6	3	1	0	1	7
Brook Lopez	33	7-12	0-0	5-6	8	0	1	0	0	19
BENCH	MIN	FGM-A	3PM-A	FTM-A	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PTS
C.J. Watson	23	4-7	0-2	3-3	1	5	1	0	1	11
P.J. Tucker	29	4-5	2-3	0-0	2	1	1	1	1	10
Zaza Pachulia	10	0-1	0-0	0-0	4	1	1	0	0	0
Sergey Karasev	14	2-4	1-2	0-0	3	1	0	0	0	5
Monta Ellis	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Lance Thomas	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Elden Stallworth	-- DID NOT PLAY --
Pat Flores	-- DID NOT PLAY --
TEAM TOTALS		36-80	7-22	17-21	37	22	6	1	5	96

[trekfan]

^The Nets should totally move back to Jersey, they're playing like they belong there, lol.

Otherwise, a nice way to close out the first month. Got to love what Noah is doing (NOAH!), love how he plays. The Bulls competition will get tougher now, though, and the Hinrich injury could be big depending on what happens with Rose -- Bulls could be looking at a potential minefield if Rose goes down.

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Quote: Originally Posted by trekfan

^The Nets should totally move back to Jersey, they're playing like they belong there, lol. Otherwise, a nice way to close out the first month. Got to love what Noah is doing (NOAH!), love how he plays. The Bulls competition will get tougher now, though, and the Hinrich injury could be big depending on what happens with Rose -- Bulls could be looking at a potential minefield if Rose goes down.

I love Noah, he is by far my favorite player. If Rose goes down I am royally screwed. He is still the best player on the team, and maybe the league this year. Also, I've been catching up on your Seattle Dynasty, it's a great read. I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

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Quote: Originally Posted by jmcole33

I love Noah, he is by far my favorite player. If Rose goes down I am royally screwed. He is still the best player on the team, and maybe the league this year. Also, I've been catching up on your Seattle Dynasty, it's a great read. I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

Well, A: Noah is my favorite Florida basketball Gator, ever. Dude is super-good at what he does, has a couple of surprises in his bag, and is the most passionate man on the floor night in/night out. He's the current holder of "KG in his prime" psychotic levels of passion award (KG lost out on his title when he got traded to the sorry Nets).

And B: Much appreciative for the read back (totally not necessary!). I'm glad you're enjoying it, I want to give every season a unique feel/tone.

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November Recap
November 30,2015
Chicago, IL-- The Chicago Bulls closed out the first month of the season as the best team in the NBA with a record of 15-2. Their only two losses came in close games against the Pacers, the third best team in the East, and the Thunder, the defending Western Conference champions. Derrick Rose has provided an MVP-type performance over the course of the past month, while Jimmy Butler is putting up All-Star numbers.

The backcourt is accompanied by a very productive and active front court. Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol causing havoc in the paint against opposing bigs. This Bulls team is the real deal.

The Indiana Pacers got off to a slow start but they have found their groove and find themselves only four games back of first. Paul George continues his ascent into super stardom. An early season surprise, the Kings have since lost their luster. They have fallen to 10-7 after starting the season at 7-1. An unexpected team in the playoff hunt this early in the season is the 76ers. They are sitting at 9-8 and are led by their young bigs, Joel Embiid and Nerlens Noel. Embiid leads the league with 13.4 rebounds per game.

John Wall has put up ridiculous numbers, averaging 27 points and 10 assists per game. But that has done little to help the Wizards, as they sit at 4-14. The loss of Kevin Love has done damage to the Cavaliers, as they sit at 7-11 and last in the Central Division. That's a hard fall from grace considering they were a broken leg away from an NBA championship in all likelihood last year.

As the league begins to take shape, look for more developing stories as we move toward the new year. Can the Bulls keep this up and get healthy? Can the Cavaliers be elite again? Where the hell is Carmen San Diego?

Chicago Bulls 2015 Schedule
DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT
Oct 28	at New York Knicks	Won, 95-93
Oct 30	vs Milwaukee Bucks	Won, 106-90
Oct 31	at Denver Nuggets	Won, 102-98
Nov 3	vs Miami Heat	Won, 110-98
Nov 4	at Cleveland Cavaliers	Won, 110-108
Nov 6	at Philadelphia 76ers	Won, 102-95
Nov 7	vs Boston Celtics	Won, 110-97
Nov 9	vs Indiana Pacers	Lost, 105-100
Nov 12	at Toronto Raptors	Won, 115-108
Nov 14	vs Detroit Pistons	Won, 128-122
Nov 16	at Sacramento Kings	Won, 99-92
Nov 19	at Golden State Warriors	Won, 105-97
Nov 20	at Minnesota Timberwolves	Won, 99-91
Nov 23	at Utah Jazz	Won, 114-97
Nov 24	at Oklahoma City Thunder	Lost, 119-112
Nov 27	at Boston Celtics	Won, 107-94

NBA Standings - Updated: Nov 30, 2015
ATLANTIC	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Toronto Raptors	13	4		2-0	9-2
Philadelphia 76ers	9	8	4.0	3-1	4-5
New York Knicks	9	9	4.5	1-1	6-6
Brooklyn Nets	5	10	7.0	0-3	1-7
Boston Celtics	3	11	8.5	1-2	2-5
CENTRAL	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Chicago Bulls	15	2		3-1	10-1
Indiana Pacers	11	6	4.0	3-1	6-3
Milwaukee Bucks	7	8	7.0	1-1	5-4
Detroit Pistons	7	10	8.0	0-3	5-6
Cleveland Cavaliers	7	11	8.5	2-3	6-8
SOUTHEAST	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Charlotte Hornets	9	7		4-1	8-6
Miami Heat	10	9	0.5	3-1	9-5
Orlando Magic	5	12	4.5	2-4	4-8
Atlanta Hawks	4	11	4.5	2-2	3-8
Washington Wizards	4	14	6.0	1-4	2-6
EAST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Chicago Bulls	15	2		3-1	10-1
Toronto Raptors	13	4	2.0	2-0	9-2
Indiana Pacers	11	6	4.0	3-1	6-3
Charlotte Hornets	9	7	5.5	4-1	8-6
Philadelphia 76ers	9	8	6.0	3-1	4-5
Miami Heat	10	9	6.0	3-1	9-5
New York Knicks	9	9	6.5	3-1	9-5
Milwaukee Bucks	7	8	7.0	1-1	5-4
Detroit Pistons	7	10	8.0	0-3	5-6
Cleveland Cavaliers	7	11	8.5	2-3	6-89
Brooklyn Nets	5	10	9.0	0-3	1-7
Orlando Magic	5	12	10.0	2-4	4-8
Atlanta Hawks	4	11	10.0	2-2	3-8
Washington Wizards	4	14	11.5	1-4	2-6
Boston Celtics	3	11	10.5	1-2	2-6
NORTHWEST	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Oklahoma City Thunder	12	5		3-2	7-4
Portland Trail Blazers	11	6	1.0	3-2	7-3
Denver Nuggets	9	7	2.5	1-0	5-4
Minnesota timberwolves	9	8	3.0	1-3	4-6
Utah Jazz	5	13	7.5	1-2	3-8
PACIFIC	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Sacramento Kings	10	7		3-1	8-4
Los Angeles Lakers	9	7	0.5	3-2	5-5
Golden State Warriors	8	9	1.0	2-1	9-7
Los Angeles Clippers	9	8	1.0	1-4	7-7
Phoenix Suns	7	11	3.5	2-3	5-5
SOUTHWEST	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Houston Rockets	12	6		2-1	5-4
San Antonio Spurs	10	5	0.5	2-1	6-4
Memphis Grizzlies	9	8	2.5	2-1	6-5
Dallas Mavericks	7	10	4.5	1-2	3-7
New Orleans Pelicans	6	11	5.5	0-2	2-9
WEST PLAYOFF RACE	W	L	GB	DIV	CONF
Oklahoma City Thunder	12	5		3-2	7-4
Houston Rockets	12	6	0.5	2-1	5-4
San Antonio Spurs	10	5	1.0	2-1	6-4
Portland Trail Blazers	11	6	1.0	3-2	7-3
Sacramento Kings	10	7	2.0	3-1	8-4
Los Angeles Lakers	9	7	2.5	3-2	5-5
Denver Nuggets	9	7	2.5	1-0	5-4
Golden State Warriors	9	8	3.0	2-1	9-7
Minnesota Timberwolves	9	8	3.0	1-3	4-6
Memphis Grizzlies	9	8	3.0	2-1	6-5
Los Angeles Clippers	9	8	3.0	1-4	7-7
Dallas Mavericks	7	10	5.0	1-2	3-7
Phoenix Suns	7	11	5.5	2-3	5-5
New Orleans Pelicans	6	11	6.0	0-2	2-9
Utah Jazz	5	13	7.5	1-2	3-8

Chicago Bulls Stats - 2015
Player	GP	MIN	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TPG	FPG
Derrick Rose	17	34.1	24.4	3.4	7.8	0.6	0.1	2.9	1.5
Jimmy Butler	17	38.4	20.1	5.2	2.9	0.4	0.4	0.9	1.9
Pau Gasol	17	33.4	15.7	9.8	1.5	0.8	0.9	0.7	1.8
Joakim Noah	15	31.4	11.5	11.2	3.0	0.3	0.9	1.3	2.9
Nikola Mirotic	17	25.3	11.3	7.2	1.1	0.5	0.4	0.6	2.0
Danny Green	8	24.0	11.0	2.5	1.4	0.7	0.5	0.7	1.1
Doug McDermott	17	26.4	8.5	3.6	1.3	0.2	0.3	0.4	1.5
Kirk Hinrich	9	15.0	3.8	1.2	2.0	0.1	0.0	1.1	1.4
Tony Snell	17	16.9	3.2	1.4	1.2	0.3	0.1	0.3	0.6
E'Twaun Moore	10	10.9	2.8	0.6	0.8	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.4
Jimmie Brown	4	10.0	2.0	0.7	1.3	0.0	0.7	0.5	0.7
Marvin Williams	17	10.6	1.8	3.1	0.4	0.5	0.2	0.2	0.6
Hugh Hughes	5	6.6	0.6	1.4	0.2	0.2	0.0	0.4	0.8
Craig Bairstow	1	10.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

NBA League Leaders - Updated: Nov 30, 2015
Points Per Game		PPG	Rebounds Per Game		RPG
	1. Lebron James	31.2		1. Demarcus Cousins	13.4
	2. Kevin Durant	27.6		2. Joel Embiid	13.4
	3. James Harden	27.1		3. Deandre Jordan	11.6
	4. Klay Thompson	27.1		4. Al Horford	11.3
	5. John Wall	27.1		5. Joakim Noah	11.2
Assists Per Game		APG	Steal Per Game		SPG
	1. John Wall	10.3		1. Kawhi Leonard	2.7
	2. Ty Lawson	9.5		2. Kevin Durant	2.6
	3. Chris Paul	9.3		3. Chris Paul	2.5
	4. Ricky Rubio	8.8		4. Al-Farouq Aminu	2.5
	5. Marcus Smart	8.8		5. Lebron James	2.3
Blocks Per Game		BPG	Player Eficiency Rating		PER
	1. Anthony Davis	2.0		1. Lebron James	32.0
	2. Deandre Jordan	1.8		2. Kevin Durant	28.4
	3. Spencer Hawes	1.8		3. James Harden	27.7
	4. Roy Hibbert	1.8		4. Derrick Rose	26.2
	5. Dwight Howard	1.7		5. Chris Paul	26.1

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