To find something as confusing and mind-boggling as the Chicago Bulls sitting second overall in the Eastern Conference standings at the current moment, you would only have to look at the team that’s third overall in the East.
The Chicago Bulls (9-4) and the Indiana Pacers (9-5) are two of the league’s most befuddling teams. The Bulls were expected to open things up offensively this season, while the Pacers were expected to compete for a decent lottery pick for next year’s NBA draft.
In reality, the Bulls have been winning games with strong defense later in games, while the Pacers have been setting their opponents on fire with their outside shooting.