It was a night at the United Center unlike any other.
Grey canopies covering most of the lower-bowl seating, the rumbling echo of fake crowd noise pumped in through the speakers as possessions changed, and players separated by coolers and chairs throughout the bench areas like the first co-ed middle-school dance.
A reminder of the coronavirus and the havoc it’s played in the sports world was once again in full view.
Unfortunately for the Bulls, it was a night that was also way too familiar.
Too many complete lapses on defense, too many lost possessions on offense, and an opposing team strolling into the Bulls’ own backyard, feeling very comfortable about the obstacle in front of them.