Page 16 - Patrick William News Today

MIAMI -- The only yells in the Chicago locker room were happy ones.

The New York Knicks saw a large lead blow away in the Windy City but clutch showings from their most prominent stars paved the way to another win.

I know it may not feel like it when we factor in how this team has played, but this is a win for the Bulls right now.

While Williams has flashed an intriguing midrange game before, he had never brought moves like these to the NBA floor.

The dismal showing in the loss to Denver earned the roster a practice day on Monday. But effort hasn’t been the issue with this group through the first 14 games of the season. Availability has, and that falls on a front office and the leap of faith they took on continuity.

TORONTO - On a night with no Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet did plenty of heavy lifting.

The guy may not be a box score stuffer, but he makes sh*t happen when he's on the floor.

Bron Breakker finally conquers a triple threat match, while Wes Lee’s odyssey pays off.

Bulls head coach Billy Donovan says he’s still tinkering with different lineup combinations and hasn’t decided which player will start at power forward.

All in all, I'd give the Bulls' preseason a solid B.