The Chicago Bulls have tumbled down the Eastern Conference standings, dropping from first to sixth in just a matter of days. After opening the season with a strong 6–1 start, Chicago now sits at 6–4 following three straight losses.
However, those defeats have come against quality opponents with a combined 22–10 record. The Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and San Antonio Spurs all rank among the top six teams in their respective conferences. Add in Chicago’s other loss—to the New York Knicks—and the teams that have beaten the Bulls so far are a combined 28–13 on the season.
The Bulls stand at 6-4 despite playing the NBA's hardest schedule (.