NBA Special: Five reasons Chicago Bulls are the toughest contenders for the title this season
While few are fighting for the eighth spot, hopes of many underachieving teams are beginning to fade away as the NBA regular season is swiftly approaching towards the end. The season had its exciting turnarounds, depicting some
great moments of basketball.
For Chicago Bulls, this year is turning out to be a complete success as they stand among the top teams of the league. The team is determined to clinch a 60 win mark for the first time since Michael Jordan championship era, with
16 games left in the regular season. Bulls tie up with the Boston Celtics for the first spot in the Eastern Conference and are looking forward to lock away the top rank.
Five major reasons the team shares the list for the most favourable teams for the Championship run this year are as follow.
Team Defense
In recent years, defense was one of the major problems the team was struggling with. On the verge of improving their defense, the franchise has managed to convert their weakness into a bigger threat. The coach Tom Thibodeau picked
Derrick Rose and Carlos Boozer who have become one of the solid defensive powers this season.
Team Chemistry
One of the best strength for any team is the unity they have in themselves. The Bulls were seen jumping around and cherishing each moment in the recent games that’s shows their team chemistry building enormously. Despite of a slow
start, the guys motivated each other on and off the court as they comprehended a solid play in return, becoming the best team in the East.
Bench Play
Having an advantage of a great depth on their bench, Chicago continues to dominate the opposition with the belligerent charisma on the court. Rookie Omer Asik and Ronnie Brewer share an incredible ability to restrict the opposition
in the crucial moments to gain any sort of momentum. C.J Watson carries the ability for blistering shooting who is underestimated at times and supplies an absolute shock to the opposition.
Well Coached
One of the major reasons behind team’s strength is the veteran coach Tom Thibodeau. In his first year with the team, Thibodeau is doing a splendid job to ensure the line-up is performing. He believes in the player and provide them
great confidence and passion to dream big. That is why each player knows his responsibility and strives to achieve goals for the success of the squad.
Any Championship team needs a leader who leads from the front and motivates his men. This is what exactly coach Tom Thibodeau is.
Derrick Rose
Last but not the least All-Star guard Derrick Rose emergence as an MVP contender assisted Bulls to enjoy their best season since Jordan Championship Era. Rose is one of the few outstanding basketball players who have escorted the
team on the top alone. He clinched his career-high 42 opposing the NBA-Best San Antonio Spurs that shows his immense ability to dominate anyone at any time.
At this point of time, anyone hardly falls in an argument with him for the MVP title this year. One big reason is Most Valuable Player award is claimed on solo performance as Rose has showed his part solely throughout this season.
Playoffs are just round the corner as every team prepares their big guns to provide fireworks in the upcoming showdown. Whatever the case may be, Chicago Bulls are going to be the toughest contenders for the Championship run.
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