Chicago Bulls: Takeaways From Win Over Cavaliers

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Dec 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert (4) during the second quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Bulls’ (Regular Season) Dominance Over Cavaliers Continues

There was a time when the Bulls owned the Cavaliers in postseason competition. But that trend has changed during James’ tenure with the team. In fact, the last two times these teams met in the playoffs (2010 and 2015), the Bulls were eliminated in five and six games, respectively.

In the past two seasons, however, the Bulls have had their fare share of success against their central division rivals. During the 2015-16 season, the Bulls finished with a mediocre 42-40 record and missed the playoffs for the first time in eight years.

What is worth noting is that they were a combined 7-1 against the top two teams in the Eastern Conference — the Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors. This includes a 3-1 mark against Cleveland.

With this win, the Bulls notched their fourth straight home win over the Cavs. During the postgame interview that aired on Comcast SportsNet Chicago, Wade stated that he would play against James in every game of the season if it were possible.

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And if this is the result, then it is more than understandable why he feels that way.

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