4. What About Defense?
With all of the talk about how the Bulls’ offense was clicking during their six-game winning streak, one of the aspects that has been overshadowed is the team’s subpar effort on defense. Sure, thanks to Gasol’s three-pointer at the end of the game against the Bucks, the Bulls have reached the 100-point mark in 12 straight contests.
This is the first time the team has accomplished that since February-March of 1992, per Chicago Tribune’s K.C. Johnson. But their record during that stretch is just 7-5. Furthermore, the Bulls have allowed their opponents to score 100 points in eight of those 12 games.
Looking for more evidence that the defense is slipping a bit?
Well, during Chicago’s last three games they have allowed an average of 58 points in the paint, which means that the interior defense has been non-existent to say the least. Having said that, an improved offense doesn’t mean much unless you can stop your opponent, which is something the Bulls have struggled with recently.
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