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Four Takeaways From the NBA’s Last Two Play-in Games

The Heat and Timberwolves moved on to the postseason, while the Bulls and Thunder were sent packing. Here’s what we learned from the final games before the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15, 2023

Bulls’ title drought officially hits 25 years. Who else doesn’t feel like celebrating?

The Bulls will wake up Saturday so far from championship No. 7 that there’s no telling where it might be on the vast horizon.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023

Bulls hit by reality as the season ends, and his name was Jimmy Butler

Despite keeping Butler under wraps through the first three quarters in Friday’s play-in elimination game, the visiting team watched the former Bull come back to haunt them, with Butler scoring 13 fourth-quarter points.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023

Player grades: LaVine, Bulls outlast Raptors to survive play-in

Zach LaVine's 39-point performance helped lead Chicago back from a 19-point deficit to win the game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2023

Chicago Bulls rally to beat the Toronto Raptors 109-105 in a play-in game and will compete for a playoff spot Friday

TORONTO — With 28.7 seconds left in Wednesday’s play-in tournament game, DeMar DeRozan delivered his final blow to the Toronto Raptors in signature style — a step-back in the midrange, a flail of the arms, the shrill whistle of a foul call.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 13, 2023

Raptors find out nothing is free, losing to Bulls and Zach LaVine

Despite falling behind by 19 points in the third quarter, LaVine & Co. took advantage of Toronto’s 18-for-36 performance at the free-throw line ... and got a little help along the way from DeMar DeRozan’s 9-year-old daughter. Now it’s off to Miami to face the Heat on Friday with a…

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023

A like-loathe relationship for the Bulls this season

The players and coach are likable and talented, but the Bulls have been so disappointing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023

Paul Sullivan: Patrick Beverley has had a chip on his shoulder since his Chicago high school days. Can it help Bulls survive?

CHICAGO — No one is quite sure which Chicago Bulls team will show up Wednesday night in Toronto for their play-in game with the Raptors.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 12, 2023

Play-in failure for the Bulls will undoubtedly fall directly on players

With coach Billy Donovan given a contract extension before the season, and most of the key front office personnel also quietly locked up, the accountability of losing in Toronto will go no further than the locker room.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 11, 2023

Patrick Beverley says Alex Caruso is an ‘elite’ defender

Pat Bev wasn't sure how good of a defender Alex Caruso was until he got to Chicago.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 11, 2023