AP
On Wednesday, the Bulls opened the game like a team that can contend with the best, jumping out to an early lead against the Nets.
The question was, could they sustain that effort for four quarters?
They got in passing lanes and were disruptive defensively. They shot the ball well, converting 57.1% from three-point range and 75% from the field in the first quarter. They controlled the glass better than they have of late, giving up only two offensive rebounds in the first half.
The result? A 10-point lead over the second-best team in the NBA at the half.