NEW YORK – Tom Thibodeau was a no-nonsense type of coach for the Bulls, but Fred Hoiberg, as expected, comes off as more of an easygoing personality.
Even with the same core that Thibodeau had still in place, the Bulls were sure to take on a different makeup, but the team has still played well, getting into the mix in both the Central Division and Eastern Conference races despite Saturday night’s 107-91 loss to the New York Knicks.
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The Bulls are 15-10 overall, but have lost five of their last nine, including a quadruple-overtime decision to the Detroit Pistons on Friday night at the United Center.