The Bulls' transition from the year 2025 to 2026 has been middling. They ended 2025 by bouncing back against the New Orleans Pelicans after getting blown out at home by the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing two key players in the process. Then, they opened the new year with a convincing win over the Orlando Magic, but had to settle for a split on the back end of a back-to-back against the Charlotte Hornets.
Monday, Dec 30 2025: 136–101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves
What worked:
Well, the Bulls gave up 136 points—the fifth most this season—but actually played good defense in the first quarter.