Chicago Bulls Reminds The NBA Why They Can't Be Taken Seriously After Loss To Pelicans

The Bulls put up points… but gave up even more. In today’s episode, Haize breaks down Chicago’s 143–130 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, a game that exposed the Bulls’ worst defensive habits and raised major questions about effort, discipline, and identity.

We dive into:

⚠️ What Went Wrong Defensively — From blown rotations to zero rim resistance, the Bulls made life far too easy for the Pelicans’ attackers.

🔥 Offense Wasted — Despite strong scoring nights across the board, Chicago couldn’t get a single meaningful stop when it mattered.

🤕 Injury/Rotation Fallout — How missing pieces, lineup tweaks, and slow adjustments hurt the Bulls throughout the night.

🔍 Player Evaluations — Who showed up, who struggled, and who continues to trend in the wrong direction.

📉 Bigger Picture Takeaways — What this loss says about where the Bulls actually stand right now.

No sugarcoating. No excuses. Just real hoops talk.

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