The comedown from Sunday’s All-Star Game to the Bulls-Hornets game Thursday night was palpable. On Sunday there were 30 all-stars on the court. On Thursday, there were zero — with apologies to near-miss Zach LaVine.
The Bulls and Hornets, in fact, are two of five teams that have no career All-Star Game appearances on their entire roster. Or let’s put it this way: On Sunday, there were $2.5 billion in NBA contracts on the United Center floor. On Thursday, just $525 million.
So after one of the most entertaining finishes in All-Star Game history, the Bulls took Chicago back to reality Thursday night at the United Center.