Game Recap #78: Orlando Magic 105, Chicago Bulls 103
Once again, Derrick Rose returned from a knee injury. Once again, the Bulls gave up a large lead to a bad team and came away losers. Once again, Thibodeau’s rotations were confusing and counter intuitive. Once again, the Bulls are on track to face Washington in the first round After a very energetic first six […]
Game Preview #78. Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic: For a Muse of Fire
So that Derrick Rose guy returns tonight, after several not entirely subtle hints over the last few days. With five games left in the regular season (including tonight) it seems as though he should have enough time to get back into a groove of sorts before the playoffs begin. As the Bulls are pretty […]
Cleveland Cavaliers bury Bulls with shooting, win 99-94
The Cleveland Cavaliers had one of those nights where every kind of crazy shot was falling against the Bulls. The Cavs hit a ton of ridiculous shots and enjoyed hot shooting across their rotation as they took advantage of a number of Chicago’s mistakes and lapses. Kyrie Irving hit a buzzer-beating three to end the […]
Bulls Survive Slog With Pistons 88-82 To Split Season Series
Continuing trends from their recent games, the Bulls played a ugly contest tonight with the Pistons in which they frittered away a large lead. The game began with an unremarkable hour or so of basketball, only marked by Reggie Jackson suffering what looked like a scary injury as he peeled around a pick on offense, […]
Let’s talk about Nikola Mirotic and Doug McDermott
Here are some facts about Nikola Mirotic: Fact: Nikola Mirotic has done wonders for the Chicago Bulls’ offense this season. Fact: Nikola Mirotic has not shot well at all this season (41% from the field, 30.6% from three), despite his reputation as a shooter. Conclusion: Shooting is not the only important quality in a successful […]
Chicago Bulls 116, Toronto Raptors 103 – Offensive barrage buries Raptors
The Bulls blew the Toronto Raptors out of their own building Wednesday night, shooting a season-high 61% to turn a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit into a 13-point road victory and complete a season sweep of the Raptors. The incredible shooting was the Bulls’ best since November 2nd, 2012 (63.8%) and was the catalyst for them overcoming […]
Mirotic’s Big Fourth Quarter Clinches 98-86 Win Over Hornets, Playoff Berth
He might not win Rookie of the Year or Sixth Man of the Year, but Nikola Mirotic is proving he will, given the opportunity, be a difference maker for a contender come May and possibly June. With early production from Pau Gasol plus Jimmy Butler back in the lineup (and immediately back to playing 40 […]
Bulls Zone 93- Fred and Big Dave (Podcast)
We have Fred from Chicago Bulls Eye podcast and Big Dave from Bawl on Bulls podcast, joining the show to discuss their opinions on Thibs, this season, the playoffs, and past decisions surrounding this Bulls organization during the Gar/Pax era. For more on The Bulls Zone check them out at ChiBullsZone or follow them on […]
Bulls Zone 92- Eat at Joe…..Cowley’s (Podcast)
Joe Cowley from the Chicago Sun-Times joins us to discuss Thibs and his coaching decisions. Also, what he thinks may happen this offseason between him and the front office. How will the Bulls find more playing time for Niko? And what the future holds for Jimmy and Joakim in a Bulls uniform. For more on […]
Bulls Zone 91- The Playoff Picture
Main topic on this episode of the Bulls Zone is the playoff picture, and where the Bulls might end up by the end of the season. The remaining schedule of the Eastern Conference playoff teams are reviewed along with how the Bulls individual stats have been since the Rose, Butler, and Gibson injuries. For more […]