The Chicago Bulls are finding themselves.
After being chosen as a title contender by many in the preseason, they’ve gotten off to a somewhat slow 3-3 start, often looking confused and stagnant in their losses and wins alike. But there’s no need to panic: This is still a team as likely as any to take home the Larry O’Brien trophy in June.
It may seem like these guys have been playing together forever, but they haven’t. Joakim Noah, Luol Deng and Carlos Boozer haven’t played with their hyper-quick Derrick Rose motor in 18 months.
Rose, the engine himself, hasn’t been playing at all. That's apparent in his uncharacteristic 33 percent field goal percentage and 4.2 turnovers per game. But his physical edge—the frightening speed, the uncanny instinct and ability to gyrate mid-air—is as present as ever, and he'll be the talk of the league again as soon as he fine-tunes the particulars of his attack.
Rose has played least of all with his new backcourt partner, Jimmy Butler. And if Butler’s inspired, league-blitzing performance in last year’s ...
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The Only Thing Standing in Way of Chicago Bulls Title Is Themselves
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