The Bulls have had an incredible 2021-22 season, sitting in the No. 2 spot in the Eastern Conference with a 39-23 record despite a litany of health woes. DeMar DeRozan is in the MVP conversation and has been a joy to watch.
However, the Bulls’ struggles against elite teams, on display again in an ugly loss to the Heat on Monday, are a cause for concern when thinking about championship contention and their ability to go on a deep playoff run. Chicago is just 6-15 against the top-six teams from both conferences.
Yes, the long-term injuries to Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso have played a major factor because of how much they mean to the defense, but all these losses are still a major red flag.