Three Reasons Why Bulls Fans Should Be Glad Heading Into The New Year

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Barrett and Zion

After the coaching change, Boylen's "Push Up Bulls" have an offensive rating of 94 points - worse than the 9-23 Hawks. The defense has been subpar (below league average), the pick and roll has been pathetic. Wendell Carter Jr has stopped shooting threes and is taking lesser shots. That is bad. Do whatever else you want, Mr Boylen. Do not stunt the rook's growth. Teams have been targeting LaVine on the offense and the defense. Because he's the team's best offensive weapon and worst liability on defense, he has been carrying an unthinkable burden - 29 of 30 games he's played he has started, and he's playing a terrifying 34.8 minutes per game. He's one season removed from an ACL surgery, and if any team should be mindful of ACL tears, it's the Bulls.

Chicago isn't playing for the playoffs. Not even a respectable scoreline. The Bulls have an offensive rating of 101 and defensive rating of 110.

I say, let the tank go ahead with full steam. At 10-27 at the end of December, there are three teams with worse records - the 9-28 Knicks and Suns and 8-29 Cavaliers. Have faith, Bulls fans. Zion or R.J. are on the horizon.