$5 Must-Win Games Remaining On Chicago Bulls\' 2015 NBA Schedule$

5 Must-Win Games Remaining On Chicago Bulls' 2015 NBA Schedule

By Jerry Landry

5 Must-Win Games Remaining On Chicago Bulls' 2015 NBA Schedule

Chicago Bulls Kirk Hinrich NBA Playoff chances — The Chicago Bulls' season appeared to go the way of Derrick Rose’s meniscus, but this group is a true team and the season isn’t lost. Here are five must-win games for the Bulls to earn a favorable seed in the playoffs.

5. March 8 At San Antonio Spurs

Gregg Popovich San Antonio Spurs head coach NBA Playoff chances

5. March 8 At San Antonio Spurs

Gregg Popovich San Antonio Spurs head coach NBA Playoff chances — The depleted beast of the East takes on the defending champ from the West in a Sunday matchup the Bulls desperately need to win. The Toronto Raptors are clawing for that No. 2 seed right along with the Bulls, and beating the Spurs could greatly help Chicago keep pace.

4. March 9 vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Marc Gasol Memphis Grizzlies NBA Playoff contender

4. March 9 vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Marc Gasol Memphis Grizzlies NBA Playoff contender — The day after the Bulls play the defending champs, they must fly back to Chicago to host the Western Conference’s current No. 2 seed, Memphis. Luckily, the Bulls have the Philadelphia 76ers after the Grizzlies, so they can afford to go-in for a Southwest Division sweep.

3. March 25 At Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors NBA Eastern Conference No. 1 Seed NBA Playoffs

3. March 25 At Toronto Raptors

Toronto Raptors NBA Eastern Conference No. 1 Seed NBA Playoffs — The Bulls are tied with the Raptors for the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed, and it’ll be these head-to-head contests that decides who gets the superior seed. Look for Jimmy Butler to step up and Joakim Noah to be an aggressor in the paint as the Bulls fight to finish No. 2.

2. April 5 At Cleveland Cavaliers

LeBron James King James Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Playoffs

2. April 5 At Cleveland Cavaliers

LeBron James King James Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Playoffs — As the Toronto Raptors face the Bulls head-on, the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James breathe down their neck. The Bulls must prevail in Cleveland to keep the Cavaliers down, and keep up their shot at two consecutive series with home-court advantage.

1. April 15 vs. Atlanta Hawks

Kyle Korver Atlanta Hawks 3-point shooter NBA Playoffs

1. April 15 vs. Atlanta Hawks

Kyle Korver Atlanta Hawks 3-point shooter NBA Playoffs — Atlanta has all but run away with home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs, but as the last game in the season, it’ll be the Bulls' last shot at securing that No. 2 seed. The Hawks may rest their starters, and Chicago must be ready to take full advantage.

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