The Bulls got a look at what is possible out of a big man against the Washington Wizards. Aaron Gray showed a great presence in the paint. He scored. He rebounded and he accomplished something that has truly been lacking in the Bulls game. Gray got the ball in the middle and passed the ball to the outside for the shots the Chicago Bulls are used to taking.

By having a man down low to be able to penetrate to the hoop and score or rebound has added a new dimension to a disappointing Bulls team so far this season. Plus, it takes some of the pressure of the rest of the guys to have to shoot well on the perimeter. When Gray was in, the perimeter wasn't flush with guys in the Bulls jump shot shooters faces. In turn, they shot better than they have in recent months.

Maybe they have found the person they needed all along and he was right on their bench, sitting down while Joakim Noah got plenty of minutes and did very little with them. Now I know its a little early to start declaring Aaron Gray as one of their saviors, but it was a welcome change seeing someone score, rebound and create chances for others just by playing his position.

And while I am on Joakim Noah, can he catch a pass once in a while? I mean I have watched him drop plenty of passes and turn the ball over to the other team on numerous occasions. It is not fun watching him fumble around with the bal because he didn't expect someone to pass it to him.  This guy has been getting more playing time than Aaron Gray. Its kind of disheartening. 

To close out, it was a nice change to see Gray in there and playing well. Hopefully this can continue.