Chicago Bulls: Takeaways From Game 2 Win Over Celtics

Apr 18, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) sets a screen against Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and forward Jae Crowder (99) to help point guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 13, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) shoots the ball over Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (3) in the second half at Spectrum Center. The Bulls won 115-109. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

This Is Why The Bulls Signed Dwyane Wade

The Bulls knew they were getting a player who knows what it takes to win when they signed Dwyane Wade during the offseason.

Not only has he appeared in five NBA Finals, he also has three titles and a career postseason average of 22.8 points and 5.3 assists per contest in 166 playoff games coming into this matchup against the Celtics.

Following a low-key outing in Game 1 (11 points on 4-for-12 shooting), Wade reminded everyone that he can still be a difference-maker, even if he is in the latter stage of his career.

In Game 2, the 14-year veteran pumped in 22 points on 9-for-16 shooting and connected on three of his four attempts from beyond the arc in 32 minutes.

Rondo’s near triple-double and Butler’s contributions (22 points, eight rebounds, eight assists) should not be overlooked by any stretch of the imagination.

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However, if Wade continues to prove that he can still be a scoring option as he did in last year’s playoffs, the Bulls definitely have a chance to make a deep postseason run.

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