Frequently Asked Questions
Who is challenging the Bulls stars before the playoffs?
Bench center Tristan Thompson is challenging the Bulls stars to step up for the playoffs. Despite only playing 23 games this season and averaging 16.3 minutes per game, Thompson has 83 playoff games of experience and an NBA championship.
What does Tristan Thompson want Zach LaVine to do in the playoffs?
Thompson wants LaVine to be the best guard in the series against the Bucks and play at the same level as Devin Booker did last season. Booker averaged 27.3 PPG, 44.7% FG, 4.5 APG, and 5.6 RPG in his championship run with the Suns.
How badly are the Bulls expected to lose to the Bucks?
The Bulls are heavy underdogs with the Bucks favored by 10 points for game 1. Most expect Chicago to get bounced in the first round without putting up much of a fight.
What does Nikola Vucevic need to do to be the best big man in the series?
Thompson challenged Vucevic to be the best big in the series, which means he needs to score 20+ PPG and grab 12+ RPG while also stopping Milwaukee from dominating the paint defensively. This is a tough ask against Giannis, Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis, and the rest of Milwaukee's big men.
How did the Bulls' season end before the playoffs?
The Bulls went 10-15 in their final 25 games, including three separate losing streaks of three games or more. The team looked flat and out of sync heading into the playoffs after being the #1 seed in the East at the All-Star break.