Butler scores 36 in Bulls 3rd-straight loss
BOSTON - Fred Hoiberg is searching.
Searching for consistency with a new starting lineup, searching for this team to grab an identity, searching for a pulse.
The first-year Bulls coach found none of it in Boston.
Despite a career-high 36 points from Jimmy Butler on Wednesday, the Bulls dropped their third-straight game, losing to the Celtics, 105-100, at the TD Garden.
With the loss the Bulls dropped to 11-8 on the season. But more than just the suddenly fading record it's the way they've been losing. Very little life, inconsistent defense, clunky offense. Pick a culprit.=
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Bulls scouting report
Bulls vs. Los Angeles Clippers at the United Center, 7 p.m.
TV: TNT
Radio: ESPN 1000-AM
Outlook: After a rough start, the Clippers might be hitting their stride, winning six of seven with Wednesday's xx-xx victory at Milwaukee. PF Blake Griffin might be having his best season, averaging 24.4 points and 8.6 rebounds. PG Chris Paul is at 16.8 points and 8.1 assists. Jamal Crawford, J.J. Redick and DeAndre Jordan are doing fine, but newcomers Paul Pierce, Lance Stephenson and Josh Smith have been disappointing. The Clippers have won five straight games at the United Center.
Next: New Orleans Pelicans at the United Center, 7 p.m. Saturday
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