Chicago Misses Playoffs For Fifth Time In Karnisovas’s Six Years, And That’s Not The Worst Part

Last night featured the Bulls’ third loss by 18 or more in their last five outings. After leading for the majority of the night, the Oklahoma City Thunder ripped off a 22-0 run and took full advantage of one of Josh Giddey’s worst performances in a Chicago uniform, defeating the Bulls 131-113. This loss officially eliminated Billy Donovan’s group from playoff contention, cementing the decade-long drought from advancing beyond the first round in the postseason. In the Arturas Karnisovas and Billy Donovan era...