When the NBA Playoffs roll around each year, the game tends to change. Starters are more heavily relied upon, defensive effort tends to intensify, specific roles are altered, and some players are just plain better.
So, how have all these things effected both the Bucks and Bulls to date?
I took a look at the most important players with significant playoff minutes for both teams and put them in a spreadsheet.
Chicago Bulls
Though Rose’s overall usage has been much higher in the playoffs, he seems to be much less efficient.