After making the playoffs for the first time in five seasons, the Chicago Bulls have their hands full against the Milwaukee Bucks.
After making the playoffs for the first time in five seasons, the Chicago Bulls open the postseason against the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks.[Don’t miss] Chicago Bulls playoff schedule — with times and TV — announced for 1st-round series vs. Milwaukee Bucks »Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo grabs a rebound above Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and forward Derrick Jones Jr. during the second half at the United Center, March 4, 2022.
Although both are more agile than typical big men, Antetokounmpo is the reigning Finals MVP and one of the most adaptable players in the league. Even without Lopez, Antetokounmpo would be a challenging matchup for the Bulls.Neither team is in its best defensive stride. The Bucks dropped to 20th in the NBA after the All-Star break despite going 15-7 to close the season. The Bulls were just behind, dropping to the sixth-worst defense in the league during a late-season skid.
create uncertainty for the Bulls’ leading defender. Although Caruso said he felt “as close to 100% as I can” after a weeklong rest period, the guard will have to test that readiness in the series.Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu follows through on a 3-pointer in the first half against the Miami Heat at the United Center, April 2, 2022.
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