The Bulls figured out their first-quarter woes Wednesday night. The only problem was those issues popped up again in the third quarter that ultimately led to a fourth straight defeat before the All-Star break in a 113-90 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Fred Hoiberg preached the Bulls needing to get off to a quick start, something they failed to do Monday against the Hornets when they allowed 38 points. The Bulls never got within single digits in that game, ending a disappointing 2-5 road trip with the ugliest loss of the bunch, a 108-91 pounding for the second time in Charlotte.