Welcome back to Beyond the Box Score, the series where we use deep analytics to better explain the Bulls' play. Today, we're taking a look at this season's changes to the Bulls' screen defense.
Last season, defending on-ball screens was the Bulls' major Achilles' heel. So when Gar Forman hired offensive-minded Fred Hoiberg to take over as head coach, he also brought along former Spurs assistant, Jim Boylen, to act as associate head coach — and to install new defensive philosophies.
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When Boylen joined the team, the Bulls certainly needed most help guarding the pick and roll.