The Chicago Bulls held on Friday night despite blowing a sixteen point late held midway through the third period. This trend of not matching the opposing teams intensity down the stretch has become an issue that already cost the Bulls games in Charlotte and New York.
One area that the Bulls have really struggled with is three-point shooting. Lauri Markkanen, who many expected would rise to all-star status this year, has especially disappointed, hitting on only 25 percent of his attempts beyond the arc.
They also have been out rebounded every game except opening night against Charlotte.