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Bulls’ Patrick Williams has breakout playoff showing in Game 4 loss

Watching Williams put up 20 points and 10 rebounds was one of the few positives for the Bulls on Sunday, but coach Billy Donovan knows better than to count on the same in Game 5.

Chicago Sun-Times

This You Gotta See: Bulls try to scrape their dignity off the floor in Game 4 against Bucks

Not to tell coach Billy Donovan how to do his job, but we suggest dialing up a game plan that doesn’t involve falling behind by three touchdowns in the first quarter.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls guard Zach LaVine still dealing with reality of a bad left knee

While his offensive numbers have taken a dip from the regular season, LaVine has gone back to taking some pride on the defensive end through the first few playoff games. Maybe not to the extent where he was last summer and at the start of the regular season, but much…

Chicago Sun-Times

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Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan knows childhood rival Jrue Holiday all too well

The two first squared off in the Los Angeles area going back to when they were 11 years old, and the friendship grew from there. But as much respect as DeRozan has for Holiday and the intensity he brings to the defensive end, the goal remains the same as when…

Chicago Sun-Times

Grading the Men’s College Basketball Coaching Hires

Louisville, Florida, Maryland, LSU and Xavier were among the programs to make a move this cycle.

Sports Illustrated

Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu’s minutes could be in jeopardy against Bucks

After getting just under nine minutes of work in Game 1, it’s not that Dosunmu was bad. The former Morgan Park standout just might not be what the Bulls need from the bench in this first-round playoff series.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls need more from DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević — who shot below 30% in Game 1 — to pull off an upset

The Chicago Bulls came inches from a Game 1 upset Sunday in their first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Physicality of Game 1 ‘price of admission’ if Bulls want to win series

There weren’t a lot of adjustments made in the Monday practice for the Bulls, as they prepared for Game 2 in Milwaukee on Wednesday. And according to Alex Caruso, a bunch of adjustments weren’t needed.

Chicago Sun-Times

Alex Caruso still not fully healthy

Bulls guard Alex Caruso won't be fully healthy for the first-round playoff series against the Bucks. Coach Billy Donovan said it, and it was apparent Sunday in Game 1. But the Bulls have little choice but to take the approach that Caruso will give ...

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Tale of the tape: Bulls didn’t measure up even with Giannis going scoreless in fourth quarter

Will there really be other opportunities for the Bulls in this series? Will the Bucks’ Antetokounmpo allow it?

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Chicago Bulls prove they can hang with the Milwaukee Bucks, but a chance to take the series lead slips away

A sense of dread accompanied the Chicago Bulls up Interstate 94 for their first postseason game in five years.

Chicago Tribune

Bulls guard Alex Caruso still dealing with back issues

Caruso’s back is better than it was at the end of the regular season, but he likely won’t be 100% at any point in this first-round playoff series.

Chicago Sun-Times

Billy Donovan thought Giannis Antetokounmpo should have fouled out of Game 1

KC Johnson: Billy Donovan thought Giannis went over Patrick Williams' back, which would've been Giannis Antetokounmpo 6th foul. Instead, Williams drew a foul. Source: Twitter @KCJHoop What's the buzz on Twitter? Eric Nehm @ eric_nehm Asked ...

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Bulls-Bucks matchups, who has the edge and also a series prediction

Do the Bulls have a shock-the-world ending planned for the defending NBA champions? Maybe. But like Mike Tyson said, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”

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Polling Place: How you picked Bulls-Bucks, graded Billy Donovan and voted for NBA MVP

Let’s just say you weren’t all that psyched about the Bulls’ chances.

Chicago Sun-Times

A 2020 Nikola Vucevic playoff performance just what the Bulls need

It wasn’t long ago that the Bulls big man dominated Brook Lopez in a playoff series. Milwaukee still beat Vucevic’s Magic team at the time, but with more weapons around him now, Vucevic could hold the key to the Bulls making this first-round showdown a tough one.

Chicago Sun-Times

No one stops ‘Freak,’ but can the Bulls’ Patrick Williams slow him down?

The hope is that the regular-season finale in Minnesota woke Williams up on the offensive end. The Bulls would love to see him emerge as an X-factor in the playoff series against Milwaukee and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Chicago Tribune

Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine back for Bulls at full-speed practice ahead of NBA playoffs

CHICAGO — Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine were cleared to fully participate in the first Chicago Bulls practice Tuesday ahead of the NBA playoffs, somewhat easing injury concerns as the team prepares to face the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 Sunday.

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Bulls coach Billy Donovan holds himself accountable for team’s performance

In a one-on-one with the Sun-Times, not only did Donovan explain his coaching philosophy as far as accountability, but also what needs to happen moving forward with this group — going into the playoffs and beyond.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Zach LaVine, Billy Donovan talk first round matchup with Milwaukee

The Bulls land a matchup with the defending champions in the first round of the playoffs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls end regular season with win; now it’s deer season

With Milwaukee losing and Boston winning on Sunday, the Bulls and Bucks were locked into a first-round playoff series, which starts next weekend in the house of the defending NBA champions.

Chicago Sun-Times

It’s all in the details for Bulls if they have any playoff hopes

That has been the message from coach Billy Donovan, and it has been reiterated by NBA champion Tristan Thompson.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls need to right the ship with the playoffs bearing down on them

The regular season will come to an end Sunday in Minnesota, but don’t expect much resistance from the home team. That means the Bulls will have to figure out how to regain their confidence on their own as they start the playoff push next weekend.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Zach LaVine not sure if he will play in season finale

Rob Schaefer: Zach LaVine, asked if he'll play in Bulls' regular season finale on Sunday: "We'll evaluate it. I don't know yet." Why would he? "I love basketball. I've been playing injured the whole year. I want to continue to fight." Added he'll ...

Chicago Sun-Times

Embarrassments continue to pile up for Bulls with one game left

Getting blown out by Miami, Milwaukee and Boston recently is one thing, but not showing up for the first half against Charlotte on Friday in the last home game of the regular season? Inexcusable.

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