Through the early stages of the Chicago Bulls' preseason, a few players have produced some intriguing stat lines.
Chicago is off to a 3-0 start and it's been primarily the backups who have shined.
Taj Gibson has arguably been the best player this preseason, showing off his new offensive skills and maintaining his strong defensive presence.
Kirk Hinrich is putting forth a great effort, scoring efficiently, and could be one of the key reserves for the Bulls. As Derrick Rose's backup, if Hinrich can perform at a high level it will help take some pressure off the former MVP.
For the starters, Luol Deng has stood out the most. He's the second-leading scorer and is stuffing the stat sheet on a nightly basis.
Are these players' numbers so far indicative of what's to come?
Kirk Hinrich
50.0% FG, 60.0% 3PT, 9.7 PPG, 4.7 RPG
Kirk Hinrich's shooting percentages jump right off the screen.
After shooting under 40 percent from the floor and behind the arc last year, Hinrich's improving numbers fare well for a second unit that cou ...
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Most Intriguing Chicago Bulls Preseason Game Stat Lines so Far
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