Episodes
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 113-101 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. One night after some great three-point shooting in a win over Minnesota, the Bulls went ice cold in a game with huge implications. The Hawks outscored the Bulls by 36 behind the arc, a tale as old as time. Matt and Big Dave discuss their mounting frustration with the Bulls not only having bad shooting nights, but failing to guard the three-point line all season. Will joins the guys from the United...
Published 04/02/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 109-101 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Alex Caruso had a career night, drilling 7 of his 8 three-point attempts. The rest of the Bulls followed suit, as big threes from DeMar DeRozan and Coby White in the final minutes cemented the win in another clutch game. Matt, Big Dave and Will discuss Billy Donovan's continued reliance on high volumes of usage for DeMar and Nikola Vucevic. Plus, what should we make of Donovan regularly...
Published 04/01/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 125-108 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. This game's script was eerily similar to a Bulls loss to the Nets back in November, in that the Nets hit an opponent season-high 25 three-pointers! Matt and Will discuss the math problem that continues to plague the Bulls, and did tonight to the tune of a 48-point spread behind the arc. Plus, Billy Donovan tinkered with his rotation tonight. Onuralp Bitim's minutes continue to shrink, while Dalen Terry...
Published 03/30/24
On today’s episode of the CHGO Bulls podcast, Mark and Will are back for a special HQ Edition. The two of them discuss the state of the Bulls and whether a push to .500 and the Playoffs can happen. Then, Mark shares some bittersweet news to close the show. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Bulls / @Bulls_Peck / @BawlSports / @will_gottlieb Instagram: @CHGO_Sports GET OUR FREE...
Published 03/29/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 125-99 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Bulls dominated this one after an even first quarter, with all five starters scoring in double figures. Matt and guest co-host John Sabine discuss the quality looks generated by the Bulls' ball movement. Plus, Javonte Green finally saw action after signing his 10-day contract, and had a massive impact with a +26 night off the bench. Will joins the guys from the United Center to offer his...
Published 03/28/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 107-105 loss to the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Despite the Wizards missing half their roster, and the Wizards shooting 28% from three-point range, the Bulls still found a way to lose. Matt and guest co-host Salim Suterwalla discuss the embarrassment attached to a loss of this magnitude, especially for a Bulls team trying to get people - their fans, NBA media, other teams - to take them seriously. Plus, Coby White's shooting slump coming off...
Published 03/26/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 124-113 loss to the Boston Celtics on Saturday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 28 to lead Chicago, who had a season-high 36 assists. But even with a strong offensive effort, the #1 seed Celtics, shorthanded as they were, still proved to be too much. Matt and guest co-host Kyle Williams also analyze the games from Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Dalen Terry and Nikola Vucevic. Will joins the guys from the United Center to offer his thoughts on the game and...
Published 03/24/24
On today’s episode of the CHGO Bulls Podcast, Mark and Will are back for another HQ edition. They discuss a topic from the Dunc’d On basketball podcast where Nate and Danny suggested it would be smart to include Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu in trades as part of the Chicago Bulls rebuild. Mark and Will dive into whether those two can be franchise players for the next era and the complications of building the roster around them for the short term. SUBSCRIBE:...
Published 03/22/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 127-117 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high for the second time in the past three games, but his 35 points weren't enough. Matt, Big Dave and Will discuss DeMar DeRozan getting ejected in the third quarter after an altercation with wannabe tough guy Dillon Brooks. Plus, what did we see from Coby White in his return from a hip injury? The guys also talk about the strong minutes from Dalen Terry, and a...
Published 03/22/24
The CHGO Bulls crew analyze recent comments by Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, who compared the drive and work ethics of Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu to Joakim Noah, Chris Paul and Steph Curry. Coby and Ayo have both displayed exceptional growth in their games this season. Donovan believes, based on his experience, it’s primarily due to their drive and competitiveness. And he thinks that’s what will allow them to make additional big jumps in their game. Matt and Big Dave also answer some...
Published 03/20/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 110-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Ayo Dosunmu excelled again in place of the injured Coby White, scoring 23 points and dishing 10 assists. Matt and Big Dave discuss the rocky 4th quarter minutes of DeMar DeRozan getting rest or getting double teamed by the Blazers defense, which almost cost the Bulls the game. Will joins the guys from the United Center to offer his thoughts on the game and insights from the postgame locker...
Published 03/19/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 127-98 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. Ayo Dosunmu was masterful, picking apart the hapless Wizards on his way to a career-high 34 points. Matt and Big Dave discuss the impressive response from Ayo after a tough night taking over some of Coby White's point guard duties, as he also dished 9 assists with only one turnover. Will joins the guys from the United Center to offer his thoughts on the game and insights from the postgame locker...
Published 03/17/24
On today’s episode of the CHGO Bulls podcast, Mark and Will are back for another HQ edition. They discuss the latest injury news on Coby White and Julian Phillips before looking at Ayo Dosunmu opportunity and upside. Then they address how DeMar DeRozan’s clutch heroics factor into the Chicago Bulls long term future. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: http://CHGOLocker.com FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Bulls / @mkhoops /...
Published 03/15/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 126-111 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard were surgical, combining to shoot 23-29 from the field. The Bulls put up a respectable fight, but DeMar DeRozan's one-man comeback in the 4th quarter only got them so far before the Clippers pulled away. Matt and Big Dave discuss the effect that Coby White's absence had on Ayo Dosunmu. Plus, the guys react to the breaking news that happened just as the Bulls game...
Published 03/15/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 132-129 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan was godlike yet again, scoring 15 of his game-high 46 points spanning the 4th quarter and overtime. Matt, Big Dave and Will discuss the insane levels of DeMar's clutch gene, on display tonight with his difficult fallaway jumper from the baseline to send the game to OT. Should DeMar be a serious contender for the NBA's Clutch Player of the Year award? Plus, Big Dave awards...
Published 03/14/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 127-92 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Luka Doncic continued his streak of triple doubles, and he only needed 2.5 quarters to do it. Luka, along with the Mavs big man tandem of Daniel Gafford and Derek Lively, picked apart the Bulls pick and roll defense. Matt and Big Dave discuss the flaws in the system, and whether Nikola Vucevic, Billy Donovan or roster construction is more to blame. Will joins the guys from the United Center to offer...
Published 03/12/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 112-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. The Bulls nearly pulled off a perfect West Cost trip, but the trio of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and James Harden proved to be too much. Matt, Big Dave and Will discuss the Harden pick and roll dismantling the Bulls defense, particularly in the Clippers' third quarter run. Coby White struggled with turnovers, and again looked fatigued playing heavy minutes. Plus, the guys review the updates we...
Published 03/10/24
The Chicago Bulls are looking good right now amidst a 3-game winning streak on the West Coast.  DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic have been clicking lately alongside major contributions from Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White. Does the Chicago Bulls front office have a better long-term plan than Bulls fans are giving them credit for?  Mark K and Will break it down on the CHGO Bulls Podcast. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH:...
Published 03/09/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 125--122 win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. DeMar DeRozan was magnificent for the third straight game, scoring 6 of his 33 points in the final minute to seal the Bulls win. Matt, Big Dave and Will discuss DeMar's significance to the team, and what it would mean for the direction of the franchise if he weren't around next season. Plus, the guys review a strong offensive night from Nikola Vucevic. Is he to blame for the Bulls pick and...
Published 03/08/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 119-117 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan gave his second straight dominant fourth quarter performance, Coby White was hot from three, and the Bulls held on during a wild finish in Salt Lake City. Matt, Big Dave and Will discuss the fireworks in the final minutes of the game between Bulls assistant coach Chris Fleming and Jazz forward John Collins. Plus, why did the Bulls stop launching threes in the fourth, when they were having...
Published 03/07/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 113-109 comeback win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night. A similar script was playing out, just like the Kings' win in Chicago last month. A big Kings lead, a Bulls run to get back. A bigger Kings lead, another Bulls run. This time, the Bulls finished on their terms. Matt, Big Dave and Will review a career night from Coby White, who was brilliant with his 37 points. Plus, DeMar DeRozan exploded in the second half after taking just one shot in...
Published 03/05/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 113-97 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Things got chippy in the regular season series finale between these two central division foes. Matt and Big Dave discuss Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan and Ayo Dosunmu getting into various scrapes with the Bucks. Two former Bulls, Bobby Portis and Patrick Beverley, seemed determined to win the mind games against their old team. Coby White had a fairly quiet night, furthering the hypothesis that he's...
Published 03/02/24
The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the potential for Onuralp Bitim, the Chicago Bulls’ latest roster addition and darling hero of their dramatic OT win over the Cavaliers. Bitim had played a total of six NBA minutes before Wednesday night’s game against Cleveland. With a long injury list, Billy Donovan called upon the Turkish rookie. Bitim delivered, making big plays down the stretch and into both overtime periods. Matt and Big Dave analyze Bitim’s game, and ponder the possible extent of his...
Published 03/01/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 132-123 double overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. Missing Alex Caruso on top of the pile of injuries, Billy Donovan finally turned to Onuralp Bitim. And it paid off! Matt, Big Dave and Stephen discuss the big game from the recently promoted Bitim. Plus, Andre Drummond was an absolute force, grabbing 26 rebounds in a rare start. Coby White's shooting slump continued, but he still put in strong work with his dishing and...
Published 02/29/24
The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 105-95 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. The Bulls shot an historically bad 2-29 from three-point range. Matt and Big Dave discuss another off-night for Coby White, who looked fatigued playing another heavy load of minutes. Plus, how much of this disappointing result is on Billy Donovan? Should he have given minutes to Onuralp Bitim, fresh off his new contract? Will joins the guys from the United Center to offer his thoughts on the game and...
Published 02/28/24