In a sonnet for defeat, let us count the ways the Bulls Wednesday lost 118-71 to the Dallas Mavericks. For it was to the depths, breath and height of despair they felt deep in their souls.
--- Poor shooting, seven of 29 on threes, 35 percent overall;
--- Poor ball movement; 21 assists, though most for quick shots;
---- Little penetration to space the court for easier shots; just 19 free throw attempts and 11 through three quarters before a throw-in-the-beach towel 44-11 Mavericks fourth quarter;
---- Cursory defense with the Mavs making 18 threes and shooting 50 percent overall.