Any opposition the Chicago Bulls faced so far this season with a record of at least .500 or better clearly presented a problem. Head coach Jim Boylen had just one win on the season so far against teams with a .500 record or better. That win came over star forward Paul George, head coach Doc Rivers, and the Los Angeles Clippers back in December at home at the United Center.
However, the Bulls had what appeared to be a very difficult challenge looming when they took on superstar guard Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks at home at the United Center on March 2.