John Jackson: After the Bulls' embarrassing 116-74 loss Wednesday to the Portland Trail Blazers, I was curious to see how rookie coach Vinny Del Negro would react the next day. I didn't have to wait long for an answer. Shortly after the team arrived at its luxury downtown hotel in the wee hours Thursday, Del Negro decided to cancel the practice scheduled for later in the day.
Rajon Rondo had 18 points and eight assists, outplaying Allen Iverson and leading the host Boston Celtics to a 98-80 victory against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday in a rematch of the Eastern Conference finals last season.
Pain in Portland: Blazers blast Bulls by 42 points Iverson, Wallace help Pistons cool off Cavs
Rose, Gordon get offensive, but Bulls start trip with 'L'
Rose has no expectations on first 'circus trip' Pete Newell: Hall of Fame basketball coach
Looking at the positives -- and the negatives
NBA HIGHLIGHTS: Celtics, Pierce tip Hawks at buzzer
Rose's double-double wasted; Hawks stay perfect NBA HIGHLIGHTS: Bryant, Lakers reach 6-0 by topping Mavs
No help yet for Rose; Bulls rookie still lone point guard Pierce's big 4th quarter rescues Celts
Hinrich injury puts Bulls' backcourt in a bind Spurs' Parker out longer than thought
Thumbs down Fresh Shaq leads Suns past Bucks
Nice all-around Vin NBA HIGHLIGHTS: Harris, Nets hand Pistons first loss
Vinny tunes out chirping Tony Parker out at least 2 weeks NBA ROUNDUP: Magic holds off Sixers Bulls notes
King James rules court as Cavaliers down Bulls NBA HIGHLIGHTS: Parker nets 55, Spurs win in 2OT Bulls notes
Iverson's goal with Pistons: Win title Pistons beat Raptors without Iverson
Bulls' comeback falls short NBA HIGHLIGHTS: Pistons cap newsy day with a win
Bulls go from pain to paint New-look Pacers go all-out to defeat Celtics Pacers eye overhaul improvement
NBA ROUNDUP: Sixers clobber Knicks; Marbury sits one out
Garnett leads Celtics past cold-shooting Bulls, 96-80 NBA ROUNDUP: James, Gibson carry Cavs past Bobcats
Suns triumph in Porter's debut
Ainge gets promotion, extension
Blazers, Oden eye big things Ex-Bull Curry in D'Antoni's doghouse
Ambulance called to Isiah Thomas' home