Altogether it was a bad news day yesterday for the Bulls, as though they clinched a spot in the playoffs by guaranteeing a top-6 seed, they got demolished again on the court and learned that Lonzo Ball won’t be returning this season.
But the fact that they are not only avoiding the play-in tournament, and made that mark with a few games to spare, there is an opportunity earned here to give players some rest until the first round starts in 10 days.
They will not be missing out on anything by doing this.