The Chicago Bulls’ 2024-25 season was a mix of future excitement and frustration, pairing a high-powered offense with stretches of defensive inconsistency. As the team heads into the 2025-26 season, several statistical trends from last year might hint at how the team will perform throughout the 2025-26 season. Among them, one stands above the rest: the team’s pace, which helped shape nearly every aspect of their game.
Pushing the pace
The Bulls operated at a relentless tempo last season, ranking second in the league in pace behind only the Memphis Grizzlies. With a pace of 102.82, this means the Bulls averaged just over 102 possessions per 48 minutes, allowing the team to thrive in a transition-heavy offense, also finishing in the top three for fast break points per game at 18.