Chicago Bulls Roaring Back Strong from All-Star Slump!
For nearly two minutes in Monday’s 132-107 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, the Chicago Bulls played basketball to a soundtrack of gasps and groans. It was the type of cheers that accompany relief. The beleaguered Bulls were doing their best to put on a show, powered by a smattering of 3s from Matas Buzelis and another triple-double from Josh Giddey .
But the crowd truly reached its fever pitch when Rob Dillingham — one of the smallest players in the league at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds — floated his way to the basket, slamming down a one-handed dunk before flashing a wink at his teammates on the bench. The Bulls aren’t accustomed to the comfort afforded by a double-digit lead. On Monday, they reveled in it.
This is a team that won only four games in the nearly six weeks since the Feb. 5 trade deadline. As the losses piled up, so did the frustration.
Winning should be a relief. But for the Bulls, every win is a blade that cuts with a double edge. The Bulls can’t stand losing.
They also can’t afford to keep winning — even if it’s just a chance to blow off a little steam in front of a home crowd. The Grizzlies didn’t want to beat the Bulls. Memphis entered the game ranked No.
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