More troubling than the 0-3 record the Bulls possess after Saturday night's shocking 78-72 loss in the Bucks' home opener is the way the Bulls are playing.

Consistently beaten to loose balls and downcourt and failing to make the extra pass offensively, the Bulls look like impostors have inhabited their uniforms.

"We're not the same team right now," Kirk Hinrich admitted.

Luol Deng, who reached double figures in 78 of 82 games last season, managed just eight points and had as many fouls as field goals with four.

"I tried to come out aggressive," Deng said. "But I'm struggling with my shot."

Coach Scott Skiles was more direct about his team's performance of late.

"I felt like we were just bored with preseason," Skiles said. "But maybe we just weren't very good."