Billy Donovan Calls out Bulls Talent & Effort Amist Losing Streak
Bulls embarrass themselves against Detroit’s skeleton crew, prompting Billy Donovan’s harshest criticism yet: “We’re not talented enough to not play desperate.”
Haize and Pat dissect Chicago’s four-game collapse, focusing on Matas Buzelis’s empty 21-point performance that lacked defensive effort and aggression. The conversation turns critical as they question why Nikola Vucevic continues getting fourth-quarter minutes despite averaging just 10.5 points on 37% shooting over four games while Jalen Smith outperforms him on fewer minutes. The hosts analyze the Bulls’ defensive identity crisis after their six-game winning streak was built entirely on effort and turnovers. With Josh Giddey, Coby White, and Zach LaVine sidelined, this was the perfect opportunity for young players to step up—but instead, Paul Reed dropped 28 points and the Pistons’ G-League roster outworked Chicago from opening tip.
Tune in for unfiltered analysis on what went wrong and whether the Bulls can rediscover their winning formula when healthy players return.
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24 Comments
Nobody is talking communication and defense wins games
Lost to a team of no names
Pistons fan,show some respect,you guys lost to us ,maybe the pistons have good depth,these guys face the starters every practice,thanks for being a very poor loser
Maybe you guys are overrated
Thanks for giving our starters no credit at all in our win,very disrespecctful
The bulls need all their players to stand a chance every game. Its just what it is.. we need giddy, Colby, and Zach Collins every night to have a chance. We cant just miss pieces and continue to keep winning.
Billy never holds himself accountable though
We are better than this bulls let's go
My bulls are gonna continue to free fall in the standings if they don't get some heart and hustle to them.❤🖤
The Bulls went from 1st place in tge Eastern Conference to 6th place in less than 1 week, i would say? This team has had an epic free fall and the coaching has all of a sudden become atrocious. They were 6-1 and looked like a legitimate playoff contender and now look like a lottery team. Like, what the hell is going on bruh? Goodness gracious.
The bulls offense just looks lost without giddy on the court, and we need Coby white as a 20 point scorer
Tre played ok he wasn’t awful he got some steals to
Wake up call my AZZ. Coach Billy won't hokd himself accountable.
I don't wanna hear a damn thing from Billy if he's gonna keep Vuc sucky @$$ on the court when he's playing like trash! Billy's not accepting responsibility @$$ is the problem, along with Vuc lazy effort having @$$. Lastly, start Kevin Huerter. He's more of a difference maker if he starts off the game. Okoro should come off the bench with Ayo and Pat. This will help keep us in the game defensive wise. Oh yeah! More Jalen, less Vuc!
Billy got to change his same routine by playing guys same if a player playing great let him play it should be about mins when bench come it and due great let them play vuc need less min no defense at all
It'll never be Billy's fault.
pistons fan here. i’m shocked we won. bball paul schooled yall
When you see your highest paid player and floor general GET HIS ANKLES BROKE & miss games because of it, along with missing key players it does effect the team.
Matas is supposed to be that guy with fire, he needs to Wake up and STEUP UP!
Otherwise we need to make a move for a REAL STAR.
Defensive attitude has been non-existent in last 4 games in conjunction to no cutting runs on offense…
Back to reality
I can finally agree with you. VOOCH is OUR problem. Billy is treating Smith just like he treated Drummond. he’s playing too many guys. Dalen Terry should NOT be on this team.
He most definitely said niggola😂😂
Loss to the pistons was bad BUT the bulls have played the HARDEST schedule so far this season by a lot. ! And they are 6-5
I agree with you Haize, The comments from Billy are accurate, the Bulls aren't talented enough to play desperate but the problems start with the man in the mirror. This coaching lately has been worse than the pllaying.