Dec 3, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14), center, and guard Josh Giddey (3) after the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan says the losses ‘will continue’

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Dec 8, 2025 12:22 AM ET

Even without Steph Curry in the lineup for the Golden State Warriors, the Chicago Bulls weren’t competitive on Sunday night.

Josh Giddey’s 18 points led the Bulls in a 123-91 loss to the Warriors in front of 18,449 fans at the United Center. That’s seven losses in a row for Chicago and eight defeats in its last nine outings.

The Bulls were out rebounded by Golden State 51-38. The disparity helped lead to the lopsided result.

The Chicago Bulls will lose more games

During his postgame news conference, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said he sees more losing in the team’s future until they “love each other” enough to make effort plays.

“Our team likes each other,” Donovan said, via K.C. Johnson of CHSN. “But until we love each other enough to dive on floor for loose balls or box out, where you’re doing it for the guy next to you, this will continue.”

He pointed to a lack of second-chance points as the reason the offense could only must 91 points.

Donovan said 50-50 balls and rebounding both were emphasized pregame and on scouting report. Bulls minus-13 in rebounding and minus-9 in 2nd chance points https://t.co/jlDIXgVuL7

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 8, 2025

A few days of rest coming

Dec 5, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) defends Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

The Bulls have a few days to rest up, get healthy and work on the basics.

Chicago will next play the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night.

They’ll be 9-14 entering that contest.

Second-year forward Matas Buzelis has a disappointing 16 points, three rebounds and one assist in the loss. Nikola Vucevic netted only six rebounds. Coby White earned one rebound to go with 12 points.

Even if the Bulls do show more effort at some points this season, it’ll likely be too late to make a push for the postseason after starting the year 6-1.

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) and guard Coby White (0) celebrate a defensive stop against the Washington Wizards during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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