From 6–1 to 6–5, the panic meter is rising fast in the Windy City. The Chicago Bulls haven’t tasted victory since November 4, a night when they stormed back from a 24-point deficit to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers, 113–111.
Since then, the Bulls have dropped four straight—falling to the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, and Detroit Pistons. While losing to those teams isn’t necessarily shameful, a troubling trend is starting to take shape.
Chicago's defense is a sinking ship
The Bulls’ defense is reverting to old habits. Over their last four games, Chicago ranks 24th in defensive rating, 26th in points allowed, 27th in opponent field-goal percentage, and 29th in points allowed in the paint.