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The Chicago Bulls are currently the No. 8 seed in the NBA, playing like an average team. The Bulls have gone 10-15 in their last 25 games, and with their injury problems there is no reason to believe things will turn around. These are five reasons why the Bulls won’t make the playoffs.
5. An Improved Eastern Conference
Credit: Getty Images5. An Improved Eastern Conference
In 2014-15, the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference was the Brooklyn Nets and they finished with a record of 38-44. As of now, the Bulls are seeded eighth at 30-27. Despite the Cavs being clear favorites, there's plenty of depth from top to bottom.
4. A Little Too Much Derrick Rose
Credit: Getty Images4. A Little Too Much Derrick Rose
Despite Derrick Rose's recent play, he's been much more of a hindrance than a help this season. The biggest problem, however, is that Rose is still dominating the ball despite his decline. He leads the team in usage percentage, true usage and TOP.
3. Lack Of Progress In Young Players
Credit: Getty Images3. Lack Of Progress In Young Players
Tony Snell is last on the team in O-rating, averaging just 5.5 points on 37.7 percent shooting, with a brutal PER of 6.6. Doug McDermott has definitely been better, scoring 9.0 points, but his inconsistency and defense have hurt the Bulls.
2. A Disappointing Offense
Credit: Getty Images2. A Disappointing Offense
When Fred Hoiberg took this job the buzz surrounding him was his up-tempo offense. So far we haven't seen it garner much success. The Bulls are 13th in pace — up from 23rd last season — but just 27th in fastbreak points and 22nd in offensive rating.
1. Injuries
Credit: Getty Images1. Injuries
Joakim Noah looked terrible before going down for the season, but his loss still meant something. The injuries to Jimmy Butler and Nikola Mirotic are worse. Two of the team's best players are out for at least two more very important weeks.
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