Lauri Markkanen scored 23 points on 8-for-11 shooting in his first game back but the Bulls struggled defensively, falling to the Sixers 127-105 on Thursday night. Philadelphia played without starters Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. The Bulls (16-19) have an opportunity to bounce back with a Friday night game against the Miami Heat (19-18) at the United Center.
This second half of the Bulls season is going to be exciting when it begins Friday.
Sure, there are a lot of games, and perhaps it's even more difficult for the Bulls with the makeups. But it's time to make a run at.