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ORLANDO – These were the types of teams that would make the Bulls flinch in previous years.
In some instances, flat-out curl up in the fetal position and hide.
A Detroit squad that would rather play prison-yard ball with the guards on break, and an Orlando roster that was more comfortable in ground and pound in the octagon rather than finesse.
So when the schedule was revisited and then the Bulls found out last week that they would be without the services of Coby White (right calf) for the start of the regular season, it appeared to be a recipe for disaster right out of the gate.