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Chicago Bulls: 5 Areas Of Concern Following Latest Setback

By James D. Tillman III

Jan 12, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) reacts during a timeout in the fourth quarter during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Bucks beat the Bulls 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) reacts during a timeout in the fourth quarter during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Bucks beat the Bulls 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Inconsistency continues to plague the Chicago Bulls, as they have dropped their last three games following a season-high six-game winning streak.

Jan 12, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) reacts during a timeout in the fourth quarter during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Bucks beat the Bulls 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) reacts during a timeout in the fourth quarter during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. The Bucks beat the Bulls 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Not too long ago, things were trending upward for the Chicago Bulls. They were riding a six-game winning streak and it appeared they had put their early season struggles behind them.

However, slow starts and an inconsistent effort at both ends of the floor had led to a pair of losses prior to their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The positive is that the Bulls came out the gates quickly in that contest, scoring 29 points in the opening quarter, which led to a 51-46 edge going into intermission.

Unfortunately for the road team, the second half would prove to be a different story. Although the Bulls led 95-93 late in the fourth quarter, a three-point play by Greg Monroe — followed by a three-pointer from Khris Middleton — gave the Bucks a 99-95 lead they would never relinquish.

When it was all said and done, the Bucks prevailed with a 106-101 victory, handing the Bulls their third loss in as many games. Here are a few things we have learned about the Bulls from their most recent setback.

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