If the playoffs started today, the Chicago Bulls wouldn’t go very far. They’ve been pretty awful lately.
In the month of March, they are 3-6. They’ve been outscored by 5.2 points per game, according to NBA.com/Stats. Only seven teams have a worse plus-minus. Their offensive rating is just 98.9, 23rd in the NBA. Their defensive rating is 104.0, which is only 18th.
And finally, their opponents have grabbed 19 more rebounds in each of their last two games. Pau Gasol has only registered eight boards in each of those, indicating the heavy minute load he’s borne all season might be weighing on him.
However, the playoffs don’t start tomorrow. They start about a month from now. A lot will change before then, and it’s the team that will take the court when the postseason tips off that matters most.
Health
The dumbest argument in sports is referring to injuries as an “excuse.” Who is playing matters, regardless of the team. That’s because the team is who is playing. Literally.
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Don’t Count out Chicago Bulls from NBA’s Title Race Just Yet
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