Chicago Bulls: Lack Of Offense Primary Reason For Recent Failures

Chicago Bulls: Lack Of Offense Primary Reason For Recent Playoff Failures

Apr 29, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA Washington Wizards forward Nene Hilario (42) (1) and Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer (5) watch the ball in the second half in game five in the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

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2011 Eastern Conference Finals

Coming off a season-best 62 wins in Tom Thibodeau’s first season in Chicago, the Bulls defeated the Indiana Pacers 4-1 and the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 in the first two rounds of the postseason en route to the their first appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals in 13 years.

After blowing out the Miami Heat 103-82 in Game 1, Bulls fans were starting to think their team had a legitimate shot to advance to the Finals.

But that joyous feeling proved to be short-lived as the Bulls dropped the next four contests, including a disappointing 83-80 loss at home in Game 5.

One of the key adjustments in the series clincher was LeBron James switching over to defend Derrick Rose in the latter stages of the contest.

Without a secondary scoring option, the Bulls failed to hold on to a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter with three minutes left to play, and they could only watch as the Heat players celebrated on their court.

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