Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bulls' record against the top three seeds in each conference this season?
The Bulls are 0-16 against the best three teams in each conference. They have zero wins over the top three seeds in both the Eastern and Western Conferences this season.
Who are the Bulls likely to face in the first round of the playoffs?
If the playoffs started at the time of the article, the Bulls would face the Boston Celtics in the first round. The Celtics feature Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown and boast the second-best defense in the NBA, allowing just 103.7 points per game.
Is Lonzo Ball going to return to play for the Bulls this season?
It does not look good for Lonzo Ball returning this season. The Bulls' training staff shut him down from running for 10 days, putting his chances of playing again this season in serious jeopardy.
What is the Bulls' biggest defensive weakness heading into the playoffs?
The Bulls' biggest weakness is paint protection. They have allowed the seventh-most points in the paint this season, averaging 49.2 points lost in the paint per game, and they give up the second-most total rebounds per game at 49.8.
How much playoff experience do the current Bulls players have?
The majority of Bulls players have playoff experience, with veterans like Caruso, Tristan Thompson, Derrick Jones Jr., and others having been there before. However, key players including Zach LaVine, Coby White, Patrick Williams, Ayo Dosunmu, and Troy Brown Jr. have no playoff experience.