Chicago Bulls suffer first loss as depth becomes double-edged sword against Knicks

The Chicago Bulls' 5-0 start came crashing down in New York, exposing a critical vulnerability in their roster construction. Without Ayo Dosunmu's energy, Coby White's scoring punch, and facing foul trouble from Kevin Huerter, the Bulls discovered that their greatest asset—roster depth—transforms into a liability when key rotation pieces disappear. Haize breaks down how the Knicks exploited Chicago's depleted lineup, why Matas Buzelis settled for perimeter shots instead of attacking the rim, and what Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine must do differently moving forward. The analysis covers Noah Essengue's G League assignment as part of Billy Donovan's development blueprint, the Bulls' inability to get to the free-throw line, and how this team must respond to adversity without the luxury of proven star power.

Discover why this loss reveals more about the Bulls' championship potential than their hot start ever could.

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