The Chicago Bulls had a dream start to the NBA season. They’ve now gone to 4-0 this season with all the new stars showing up. However, the last time this happened for the ‘Windy City’ was in 1996. That year, Michael Jordan and The Bulls broke the regular season record for most wins. Plus, they topped it off with a championship.
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With the current Bulls, the balance has hit the right note. Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan made their impact clear as soon as they stepped on it. While DeRozan adds scoring and athleticism in addition to Lavine, Ball is a great passer and shooter.
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Now, despite an injured Nikola Vucevic, Chicago is dominating and looking like the top team with any clash. With their record reminiscent of the 96 ‘Bulls, could they also reproduce what Michael Jordan and co. made?
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Can the present reproduce the season of Michael Jordan and 96 ′ Chicago Bulls?
There is no doubt that the current Bulls are dominant. However, racking up 72 wins is really tough these days. One of the things it takes is for the stars to play all the games. Michael Jordan and others were reluctant to play all 82 games this season. This made the Bulls serious threats because all the stars would come out to kill him.
Currently, the game does not see stars playing all of the games. Once in a favorable position, players take breaks to prepare for the playoffs. One thing is certain, these Bulls have a high probability of qualifying for the playoffs. The atmosphere in Chicago will be unleashed as they meet again in the playoffs.
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However, the 96 ′ Bulls also won the championship while breaking the record for the most wins. Carrying the same success from the regular season to the playoffs is no easy task. With the current Bulls, there isn’t a lot of playoff experience outside of DeRozan. In addition, there are also other stacked teams.
If the current Bulls are to see their season end with a title, they’ll need a mindset like Michael Jordan and his Bulls. Winning should be the only goal and nothing else can confuse you. The regular season record isn’t that important. But the current Bulls can certainly have championship aspirations as they have the knack for competing against teams like Brooklyn and the Lakers.
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