Chicago Bulls: 5 Areas Of Concern During Latest Losing Skid

Chicago Bulls: 5 Areas Of Concern Following Latest Setback

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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Apr 18, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) celebrates with forward Pau Gasol (16) as they enter a timeout against the Milwaukee Bucks during the fourth quarter in game one of the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /

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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