The Chicago Bulls have become synonymous with mediocrity over the last three seasons; they've been just good enough to make the Play-In Tournament but not quite good enough to secure a playoff spot. A massively disappointing five-week stretch, however, has them low enough in the standings to miss the postseason altogether.
But with two games against the Cleveland Cavaliers and one against the Atlanta Hawks on deck this week, the Bulls (10-15) have an opportunity to put themselves right back into a familiar, cozy spot: No. 10 in the Eastern Conference hierarchy.
Chicago Bulls have Cavaliers, Hawks on the schedule this week
Cleveland currently owns the No.