So the Bulls wrapped up the Texas leg of their road trip, while the Blackhawks continued to work their way through Alberta. How did they fare? more ›

Bulls 95, Rockets 92: It's only one game, but a win on the annual "circus trip" is still a win. This win, however, kicked off the long road trip for the Bulls. Derrick Rose, whom Bulls blogger Sam Smith said is becoming "unguardable," scored 33 points to lead the Bulls over the Rockets in Houston. Luol Deng added 16 oints and 10 rebounds as the Bulls, who doubled up the Rockets 30-15 in the second quarter, held on to beat Houston. more ›

Don't be surprised if our Editor-in-Chief is a little jumpy this week. He's got this silly fear of clowns and the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus comes to town on Wednesday. Taking over the United Center from Nov. 18-29, the "Greatest Show on Earth" once again exiles the Bulls and Blackhawks for their annual "circus trips." The Bulls open their West Coast swing on Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings, followed by games against the L.A. Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trailblazers, Utah Jazz and Milwaukee Bucks over the next two weeks before returning to the Madhouse on Madison again. While the team's been able to return to Chicago to celebrate Thanksgiving with family between games, this year the Bulls play the Jazz in Utah on the holiday. more ›

Tigers, elephants and clowns [Ed.'s Note: God, I hate clowns. - M.G.] are filing into the United Center, which means only one thing for Bulls and Blackhawks fans -- the dreaded "circus trip." Each November, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus exiles the Bulls and Blackhawks from their home for an extended road trip. For the Bulls, the trip usually wreaks havoc with the young team's record and psyche -- since MJ left town, the Bulls are a cumulative 6-52. This year's squad, led by rookie Derrick Rose on the court and a rookie coach on the sideline, is off to a surprising 5-5 start. Will that give them the confidence to hold their own while away, or will the road trip derail their early success? more ›