Chicago Bulls: Takeaways From Game 5 Loss To Celtics

Apr 26, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg motions to his team on the court during the second half in game five of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

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D. Wade Delivers Solid Performance

If the Bulls had any hopes of coming away with a victory in Game 5, Dwyane Wade was going to have turn back the clock as he did during his final postseason with the Miami Heat in 2016.

As one would expect from a three-time champion and future Hall of Famer, D. Wade delivered on cue. In the first quarter, Wade scored seven of the Bulls’ first 12 points, sending a message that he wasn’t going to let this team go down without a fight.

When it was all said and done, even though Wade didn’t have a spectacular shooting night (7-for-18), his final stat line included 26 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.

Unfortunately for the Bulls, Wade was the only superstar who made any kind of impact, as Jimmy Butler contributed just 14 points on 6-for-15 shooting from the field and failed to register a point in the game’s final 12 minutes.

The Bulls needed huge performances from their dynamic duo, but it appears only half of the tandem was up to the task.

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