Despite being atypical, this contest most certainly did not disappoint, as the Chicago Bulls were able to steal a win from a very good Philadelphia squad in a thriller. Let’s take a look at tonight’s takeaways.
Beating Jimmy Butler is a major moral victory
This may be petty, but it’s true. Although there isn’t necessarily any bad blood between Chicago and Jimmy, it feels incredible to take him down with the core that was received for him in the trade. It is not only a morale booster for the fans, but even more so, for the players.