The post-All Star break Bulls look to continue their ascent among the premier Eastern Conference contenders.
And here they come spinning out of the turn...
The thoroughbreds who are the Bulls, Thursday, against the Atlanta Hawks begin that NBA regular season stretch run, 23 lengths—or games—to the finish line of what has been a thrilling race.
Perhaps they're not yet Secretariat at the Belmont, but they've left the doubters tearing up their $2 predictions.
The Bulls coming out of the All-Star break, which represents the practical, if not precise, first part of the season are tied with the Miami Heat for post position with a 38-21 record.