Bulls face 3 pressing storylines for stretch run originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Chicago Bulls entered this season with more question marks than answers, but they’ve been answering most of them in definitive fashion as they’ve stayed near or atop the Eastern Conference almost throughout.
Along those lines, as skepticism has lingered over a team making the jump from rebuilding also-ran to playoff team, the Bulls always have been focused on the bigger prize. This is a team with strong self-belief and confidence bordering on defiance.
Simply put, this team believes it can win the Eastern Conference.
Will it? That largely will depend on how the Bulls navigate these stretch-run subjects.
HEALTH
This, obviously, is the most crucial.
Will Zach LaVine’s knee hold up? Will Alex Caruso and Lonzo Ball return to form? What kind of rhythm and impact will Patrick Williams find?
The Bulls have stayed near or atop the conference with smoke and mirrors lately, even trotting out Matt…