1. Oct. 29, 2018: Bulls host defending champs
Whether Bulls fans like it or not, the Golden State Warriors have become the NBA’s modern-day dynasty. With a four-game sweep of the Cavaliers in this year’s Finals, the Dubs repeated as back-to-back champions and have now won three titles in the last four years.
Additionally, the Warriors have at least three future Hall-of-Famers on the roster as well as a pair of former MVPs in Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. The last time these two ball clubs faced off at the United Center, the Warriors came away with a 119-112 victory.
To make matters worse, second-year point guard Kris Dunn sustained a concussion that forced him to miss 11 consecutive games. The Bulls managed to win just three games during that stretch.
Brutal scene in Chicago. It looks like Kris Dunn broke a bunch of teeth falling face first to the floor https://t.co/1IgeEdBH2B
— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) January 18, 2018
Despite the fact this matchup is taking place very early in the season, the new-look Bulls are hoping to hold their own against the defending champs, even if a victory proves to be a momentary speed bump on the Warriors’ march towards another championship.
For that reason, a matchup with the Dubs takes the No. 1 spot on the list.