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Did Billy Donovan and the Chicago Bulls have a right to be mad at the Boston Celtics?

The reactions from both teams showed a mix of dissatisfaction and understanding.

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Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan no fan of in-season point differentials

But the Chicago head coach understands why Boston's Joe Mazzulla went for the big blowout win.

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Low-effort moments are seemingly increasing for the slumping Bulls

Losing is one thing, but doing so with little effort — especially on the defensive end — is unforgivable for a unit that had a top five defensive rating last season. It’s on coach Billy Donovan to hand out a punishment that fits the crime.

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Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Made Two Classy Moves After Angering Bulls Late in Blowout

Mazzulla was all-in on his team advancing in the NBA’s in-season tournament, even if it meant making things uncomfortable.

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SI:AM | The Hidden Issue With the NBA In-Season Tournament

Players and coaches had a common complaint after Tuesday’s games.

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Billy Donovan refuses to make excuses for Bulls struggles: ‘You are what your record says you are’

Head coach Billy Donovan refuses to make any struggles for the Chicago Bulls' struggles this season.

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Bulls’ Billy Donovan Objects to Celtics Running Up Score for NBA In-Season Tournament

Boston had to win by at least 23 points to advance in the standings.

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The Celtics intentionally fouled Andre Drummond while up 32 points and the Bulls weren’t happy

Billy Donovan approached Joe Mazzulla during the fourth quarter of the NBA's In-Season Tournament.

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Bulls humiliated again, and this time coach Billy Donovan falls on sword

The season continued slipping away Tuesday — and in embarrassing fashion. The Celtics ran up the score on the Bulls in a 124-97 victory.

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Billy Donovan accepts blame for Bulls’ struggles this season: ‘I take ownership in this, too’

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan spoke about the blame that he takes in the team's struggles this season.

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VP Arturas Karnisovas makes rare statement on the state of the Bulls

Meeting with the traveling media in Boston on Tuesday, Karnisovas acknowledged the struggles his roster is going through, insisting, “I’m not running from it. It’s my responsibility.’’

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls coach Billy Donovan still searching for sustained physicality

While Donovan never would come out and call his roster soft, he once again expressed his frustration with his players’ lack of consistent physicality throughout a game.

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Bulls coach Billy Donovan wants to increase team’s pace

Donovan is not asking Coby White to be Lonzo Ball as far as advancing the ball and pushing the team up the floor, but there are definitely little habits White can add that made Ball so effective.

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For starters ... there’s seemingly little Bulls can do for a quick fix

Coming into the season, the Bulls were looking to change the shot profile, get to the free throw line with more frequency, and play fast. Yes, they are getting up more threes - and missing many of them - but very little else has gone right. Could one of the…

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PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 116-102 win over Bulls

The best photos from the Thunder's 116-102 win over the Bulls:

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Billy Donovan reflects on departure from Thunder as Bulls brace for possibility of rebuild

After coaching the Thunder to a 243-157 record and five playoff appearances in five seasons, Donovan left when the team opted to rebuild. Less than four years later, the Thunder are reaping the rewards of general manager Sam Presti’s work and the Bulls are in the same place they were…

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Bulls continue dangerous trend of slow starts with no end in sight

They got away with it in Saturday’s come-from-behind win over the Heat, but they had no such luck Monday. The latest loss leaves the players and coaching staff searching for a solution.

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Zach LaVine incident ‘handled internally,’ according to Bulls coach

Billy Donovan usually has no problem with transparency, but chose his words carefully when discussing the LaVine post-game incident from Saturday.

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Even in comeback win over Heat, Bulls follow disturbing script

Coach Billy Donovan is trying to get his players to show up with an “Iron Mike” Tyson attitude from the opening tip, but he’s still seeing poor starts, and on Saturday, there was an angry finish from one player.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls guard Alex Caruso showing long-range accuracy to go with short game

His golf game wasn’t the only thing he worked on in the offseason. Caruso, who’s starting, made it a point to improve his three-point shooting, and it shows.

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Bulls again pull disappearing act in loss to Magic with no answers why

Bulls coach Billy Donovan rolled out a new starting lineup but saw another lethargic first half, leading to the question of whether the players tuned him out or quit on each other.

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Bulls coach Billy Donovan sees a locker room that is LaVine-drama free

Zach LaVine trade rumors and social-media drama won’t be going away anytime soon, but Donovan believes his group understands that it must stay focused on controlling what it can control.

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The Zach LaVine trade soap opera is just getting started for the Bulls

With each loss and poor performance, the scrutiny will continue to grow about LaVine, the timing of the trade rumors, and the direction of the team. Alex Caruso is fairly immune to that type of drama, but could he also be on the move? Don’t believe it.

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Bulls can’t overcome lethargic first half in loss to Magic

On the same day that Zach LaVine did little to squash trade rumors, he struggled from the field against Orlando. Even his attempt at late-game heroics wasn’t enough to pull out the victory.

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Bulls help new-look Bucks find their way

It hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing for the Bucks this season, but rather than take advantage of that Monday, the Bulls helped them out in a 118-109 loss.

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