Bulls pull together? - McGraw article

Is win over Mavs a sign Bulls are starting to pull together?
By Mike McGraw | Daily Herald Staff

All this is in stark contrast to the start of last season, when the Bulls were 2-7 after nine games and showing few signs of life. When things got tough, the players usually hung their heads and stopped playing as a team. That pattern continued throughout a brutal 33-49 season.

This year, they've gone 4-5 against a tough schedule, with one more home game against Indiana tonight before beginning the annual circus road trip.

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"I'm not (surprised)," he said. "I know the character of the guys, I know my personality. As long as you continually battle and have the right mindset and stay together as a team, you give yourself a chance."