The Windy City Bulls snapped their 6 game losing streak last night against the Canton Charge 102-96.
Bulls guard Antonio Blakeney found his rhythm early in the game scoring 29 points shooting 11/19 from the field and contributing defensively with 7 rebounds; in just 3 quarters. Blakeney sat out the fourth quarter as head coach Charlie Henry relied heavily on his bench to carry the team to a victory. Implementing guys like Tyler Harris, Karrington Ward and newcomer Stephan Hannah allowed players who normally have to carry the team all four quarters to catch a breather.
Bulls Jarell Eddie bringing a sense of leadership to the team in the fourth quarter, had 19 points and 7 rebounds. The Bulls had an easy win last night. But like every team the Canton Charge will make adjustments tonight as they finish up a back to back with the Windy City Bulls.
“We will have to review footage, make some adjustments. I’m sure Canton will go back and make some adjustments as well” said Antonio Blakeney.
The Bulls will have to make smarter shot selections tonight. Improve their ball handling and improve their points in the paint to win tonight’s game. Tip off is at 7 pm.
Saturday, February 10, 2018
WCB look to end the drought of W's
Tonight the Windy City Bulls host the Canton Drive as they look to snap a 6 game losing streak. After their loss to the Grand Rapids Drive Wednesday night. The Bulls will have to find a way to get back into playoff contention taking advantage of a 6 game home stand.
The Bulls will need to have more of a presence in the paint going into tonight’s game. They Often struggle to play defense as the opposing team drives to the paint.
“We have to finish defensive possessions with defensive rebounds” said Bulls guard Jarell Eddie.
Staying consistent defensively and making better shot selections should secure a win they need badly.
The Bulls will need to have more of a presence in the paint going into tonight’s game. They Often struggle to play defense as the opposing team drives to the paint.
“We have to finish defensive possessions with defensive rebounds” said Bulls guard Jarell Eddie.
Staying consistent defensively and making better shot selections should secure a win they need badly.
Skid hits 6 vs Grand Rapids
The Windy City Bulls have yet to snap a six game losing streak falling to the Grand Rapids Drive 122-117. With the Bulls trailing most of the game. They had the chance to catch up late in the fourth quarter. But failed to do so despite bringing it the score to within 5.
Bulls leading scorer Antonio Blakeney struggled to find a shooting rhythm, Wednesday night, he was 6/23 from the field and 2/11 from the 3 point line. On assignment from the Chicago Bulls was Cameron Payne; he had the hot hand scoring 29 pts. Fresh off of a 10 day contract; Jarell Eddie had a solid game as well, scoring 16 pts and was a solid 4/4 from the three point line.
Despite solid shooting from Eddie and Payne; the Bulls struggled to find a presence in the paint. Failing to control Grand Rapids Drive’s Landry Nnoko. Nnoko proving he was a force to be reckoned with, he had a solid double double adding 23 points and 22 rebounds to secure the win for the Drive.
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