The Chicago Bulls had one major focus this offseason: improve their defense and physicality to become a more well-rounded team. In their preseason opener, they made good on that promise by playing with much-needed intensity and activity on the defensive end, more than we saw last season. Although the Bulls did allow 117 total points, they still showed good progress defensively.
No matter who you listened to on media day, the Bulls emphasized the same theme of defense. On Tuesday night, it was clear that the players heard that message loud and clear. Players up and down the roster were active in their help defense and showed some pride in their individual matchups as well.