This is like 1995-96 all over again - except that it's the summer, the games don't count and most of the competitors won't play in the NBA this season.

But for a franchise that has spent five days above the .500 mark during the past five years, a perfect record at the Rocky Mountain Revue summer league would be worth celebrating.

It didn't quite happen. The Bulls' summer squad lost to New York 77-68 Friday in Salt Lake City to finish 5-1 at the event.

Rookie forward Michael Sweetney led the Knicks with 16 points, while Illinois' Frank Williams and UIC's Bryant Notree each scored 12.

Even though it is only summer, the Bulls' success in Utah might bode well for the team's depth next season.

Power forward Lonny Baxter was a strong candidate for MVP of the league, shooting guard Trenton Hassell flashed some offensive firepower, and first-round draft pick Kirk Hinrich had one night, anyway, where he shot the lights out.

Via Arlington Heights Daily Herald

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