Any number of teams could be included on the NBA’s “Are we worried yet?” list.
The Chicago Bulls, who’d enjoyed being in first place longer than any other team in the East this season but have now lost five straight, continue to struggle mightily with key injuries; particularly on the defensive end where they miss guards Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso. They simply haven’t been a factor against elite competition this year. Case in point: with Monday’s loss to Philly, they’re now 4–12 against teams with a winning percentage of .600 or better.
The Warriors deserve a place on the list, too, also having dropped five straight—and into third place in the West—as they await the return of Draymond Green, who’s been out two months due to an injury.