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Chicago Bulls: 5 Keys To Remaining In Playoff Picture

By James D. Tillman III

Feb 6, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bulls center Pau Gasol (16) and forward Taj Gibson (22) react during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 112-105. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bulls center Pau Gasol (16) and forward Taj Gibson (22) react during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 112-105. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /
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Prior to the All-Star break, the Chicago Bulls have taken a noticeable nosedive in the standings. Do they have enough to remain in playoff contention?

Feb 6, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bulls center Pau Gasol (16) and forward Taj Gibson (22) react during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 112-105. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Chicago Bulls center Pau Gasol (16) and forward Taj Gibson (22) react during the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 112-105. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

A few weeks ago, the Chicago Bulls were among the top teams in the Eastern Conference. However, not only have they dropped 13 of their last 18 games, they have also fallen to the seventh spot in the conference playoff standings.

With a record of 27-25, this team isn’t exactly striking fear in the heart of its opponents. Furthermore, Bulls fans are wondering if their team can somehow turn things around and somehow remain in the playoff picture.

"“When we come back, hopefully this break gives us a little time to get away from it,” Derrick Rose said, via ESPN. “Come back, got 30 games left and we got to decide whether we want to play or not.”"

That being said, do the Bulls have what it takes to make it to the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season? Despite the dismal trends that have unfolded recently, the answer to that question is yes.

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So without further delay, here are five factors that will increase the likelihood of another playoff birth for the Bulls.

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