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The Chicago Bulls and visiting Detroit Pistons both find themselves at a crossroads heading into Mondays game at the United Center.The Bulls (13-13) have lost three consecutive games and six of the past eight. The teams recent lethargy has prompted critics to ask whether players have tuned out second-year coach Fred Hoiberg.Bulls forward Taj Gibson said he and his teammates -- not Hoiberg -- deserved blame for the recent skid.Were definitely buying into what Fred is telling us, but at the same time Fred isnt on the court, Gibson told the Chicago Sun-Times. People want to forget that sometimes. We have to do a better job. Hes coaching his tail off, and its hard when youre trying everything possible. Youve got to look at the roster. Weve got a lot of young guys, man, and not that much experience.Hard questions also face the Pistons (14-15) after back-to-back blowout losses by a combined 29 points. The locker room was closed for more than 45 minutes Saturday night because of a players-only meeting.I did a lot of the talking, Pistons forward Marcus Morris told the Detroit Free Press. I said at the end of the meeting that we have to make a decision. Everybody go home tonight and decide on what you want to do. Do you want to be a winning team or do you want to continue to get embarrassed? Are you going to play for the next man beside you or are you going to play for yourself?The game marks the second of four meetings between the teams. On Dec. 6 in Auburn Hills, Mich., the Pistons pulled away for a 102-91 win over the Bulls thanks to a team-high 22 points from forward Tobias Harris.Chicago has had better success at home, where it is 7-5 this season. The Bulls have won six of eight home games when they score at least 100 points.Detroit is 6-10 on the road, but coach Stan Van Gundys team has fared better during the past few weeks. The Pistons have won five of their past seven road games.Forward Jimmy Butler leads the Bulls with an average of 24.8 points per game. Guard Dwyane Wade has added 19.5 points per game in his first season in Chicago.For the Pistons, Harris is the top scorer at 16.1 points per game. Guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope averaging 14.8 points and guard Reggie Jackson is not far behind with 14.3 points per game since he returned from a knee injury Dec. 4.Detroit might be without forward/center Jon Leuer, who missed Saturdays game against Indiana because of back spasms. Leuer has averaged 10.8 points and 6.4 rebounds in 28 games this season.Gibson exited Chicagos game against Milwaukee on Friday night because of a right hip contusion. However, Gibson returned to practice Sunday and could be available against Detroit.If Gibson plays, look for him to compete hard for his embattled coach.Its tough to be in his position, but like I said, we have to be the ones that go out and do the job for him, Gibson told the Chicago Sun-Times. He can stress all the things we need to do in meetings, but weve got to do a better job. Just overcome this wave. Every team goes through it. Weve got to get it together. Jahlani Tavai Lions Jersey . As he recorded his 23rd and 24th points of the evening, a segment of the sellout Air Canada Centre crowd expressed their appreciation for the Raptors point guard with a smattering of MVP chants. Marvin Jones Jr Jersey . 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Sam Whitelock has two days to prove his fitness for New Zealands revenge mission against Ireland in Dublin.New Zealand are desperate to restore their potent first-choice lock pairing of Brodie Retallick and Whitelock for Saturdays Aviva Stadium showdown.The All Blacks are itching to atone for their 40-29 loss to Ireland in Chicago on November 5, and would be boosted hugely should Retallick and Whitelock pair up once again.Retallick is fit after concussion, but Whitelock is still battling ankle trouble, with assistant coach Ian Foster admitting the 28-year-old is not yet out of the injury woods.He has still got a few hurdles to go over in the next two days, to test it in a game-like situation, said Foster.Ireland claimed their maiden win over New Zealand at Chicagos Soldier Field, Joe Schmidts side downing the All Blacks for the first time in 111 years of trying.New Zealand surrendered their record 18-match winning streak in the United States, and are now desperate to make amends on Irish soil.Flanker Jerome Kaino was parachuted in at lock in Chhicago in the absence of both Retallick and Whitelock, with Luke Romano having returned home due to a family bereavement.ddddddddddddreland targeted that weakness mercilessly, but there will be no repeat this weekend, with Retallick back in the saddle.Whitelocks potential return would strengthen the All Blacks still further, with the Crusaders second row aiming for his first action since the 37-10 win over Australia in Auckland on October 22.The All Blacks have taken time to lend what support they can back home, after a host of earthquakes hit New Zealands south island, with the epicentre near the town of Kaikoura.All Blacks assistant Foster said the players and management had taken time out of their schedule to reach out to friends and family.The most important thing right now is that everyone is safe back in New Zealand, that is our first thought, said Foster. 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