The Bulls got away with some iffy performances over the course of their ten-game winning streak, but were not able to get the win in Dallas.
The defense has slipped, to be sure. It has been noticeable and you can’t even say it’s been papered-over by wins, we’re all aware:
Billy Donovan on the 9-game win streak: "We have to get better defensively."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 8, 2022
So while it’s been awesome to a defying-credulity level that the Bulls are still winning on the backs of their star guards making shots, I don’t think it’s blinding any assessment of the team overall.