The Chicago Bulls did not live up to the task of competing against last year’s NBA Champion Toronto Raptors. Outplayed in every facet of the game, the Bulls clearly have a long way to go if they plan on competing for a playoff spot. Coming off a comeback victory in Memphis and playing their first back to back of the year, the three-point shooting and ball distribution was atrocious.
The game highlighted a few negative trends. The starting lineup again struggled. Lauri Markkanen for the second straight game was held under ten points after exploding for 35 on opening night.