The Bulls are 3-0 in the preseason with the final exhibition game Friday in the United Center against the Memphis Grizzlies. That's not why many of us believe the Bulls will be not only much improved this season, but a seriously competitive team in the Eastern Conference.
In the team's three preseason games, the Bulls rank first in the NBA in scoring margin and first in defensive rating. Make that through 82 games and it means the seventh championship. This is when it's time for disclaimers.
The opposition has been somewhat uncompetitive and lacking playoff resumes, it's preseason and the Bulls have extended regulars to expedite their chemistry experiment.