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Streaking Bulls
By Marty Gitlin
WagerWeb.com Contributing Writer
The moment Ben Wallace signed his name to a Chicago Bulls contract during the offseason, it was believed a defensive juggernaut was born.
That the Bulls have won 10 of 11 is not shocking. Nine were played at home, including the last eight. They were due to explode after opening the season 3-9.
But the method to this madness has been quite a surprise. Chicago is averaging 104.4 points during that streak. It has scored 100 points or more in eight of those victories. The expected scores such as 81-79 have not materialized.
The stunning offensive production has not been achieved through the Hurculean efforts of one or two players. Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich, Andres Nocioni and Chris Duhon have all contributed greatly. Typically, six Bulls scored in double figures Friday night in a 117-111 victory over Milwaukee.
Not that Wallace isn't wreaking havoc. After a slow start, he has become a beast in the middle. He yanked down 47 rebounds in the last two games, including an NBA season-best 27 against the Bucks. Chicago has yielded 93.2 points a game during its tear.
The Bulls appear likely to remain hot. They play four of the next seven on the road, but six of those opponents are .500 or under. Included is Atlanta, which hosts Chicago and is a 3.5-point underdog, according to
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