The Bulls posted the worst loss in playoff franchise history thanks to an inability to solve the Bucks’ elite halfcourt defense.
The Bulls trailed by as many as 37 points and the 111-81 final marked the largest margin of defeat in a home playoff game in franchise history.It's hard not to following such a demoralizing defensive presence from the defending NBA champions. You can watch all the film you want, kick and scream at the lack of bench production or rue the fact LaVine's burst and athleticism continues to be affected by his balky left knee that is headed for offseason attention.
The Bucks accomplished that. LaVine said the Bulls eventually solved the Bucks' adjustment of forcing everything to the left side by hitting somebody---often Nikola Vučević---with a pocket pass and swinging the ball to the other side. But the Bulls missed too many of those resulting shots. Donovan wants to see the Bulls play with more pace. That doesn't necessarily mean more fast-break points, although those are welcomed and certainly posting any before the fourth quarter would be beneficial. It means trying to push the ball upcourt faster to try to get the Bucks' defense in scramble mode as opposed to set mode, where a favorable matchup might produce a better shot.
LaVine only got to the free-throw line one time. Initially, he mostly stayed on the perimeter. Eventually, he started attacking, but it's clear he's not getting to the rim with the same and ease and athleticism as earlier this season.
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