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Thomas, Knicks hope to snap eight-game skid, face Bulls

Nov 24, 2007 - 2:10 PM Chicago (2-8) at New York (2-9) 1:00 pm EST

NEW YORK (Ticker) -- Coach Isiah Thomas and the New York Knicks have been in the national headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Thomas and Knicks hope to end an eight-game losing streak when they face the equally struggling Chicago Bulls on Saturday.

During a 100-82 loss to the Golden State Warriors here on Tuesday, Thomas and the Knicks were soundly booed by the Madison Square Garden faithful.

After the game Thomas assumed all responsibilities for the recent poor play of the Knicks.

"It's not about the players right now. This is where coaching comes in," Thomas said. "I have to make sure I give my team enough confidence and courage to go out and compete and execute a game plan."

The Bulls, who have won five of six and 10 of their last 12 against the Knicks, have their own problems, scoring just 88.2 per game after averaging 98.8 last season.

Chicago has lost four of five overall, including a 112-91 debacle at Denver on Tuesday.

"I don't know what it is. There is no continuity out there and we are just struggling," said guard Ben Gordon, who was 2-for-14 from the field. "It's not just me, it's everyone on the team. Collectively, we have to figure it out as a group and address it."