The Bulls made big headlines before Wednesday night’s game against the Pelicans, trading Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker for Otto Porter Jr. Unfortunately, a game did have to be played at the United Center, and the Bulls’ defense got pantsed again versus a skeleton Pelicans squad, 125-120. The Bulls have lost nine straight home games, tying a franchise record.
Anthony Davis didn’t play in his hometown as his trade saga continues, and old friends Nikola Mirotic and E’Twaun Moore also sat out.