Last night featured one of the most impressive comebacks seen leaguewide in recent memory. Chicago was down to a 0.8% chance of winning at one time in the fourth quarter and had less than a 2% chance of victory with under ten seconds remaining. Thanks to clutch three-point makes from Patrick Williams, Coby White, and Josh Giddey and some helpful blunders by Los Angeles, the Bulls were able to steal their ninth win in 11 outings. Earlier this week, they handled the Lakers with ease on the West Coast trip, adding fuel to JJ Redick’s group coming into the United Center. One day, after taking jabs at and throwing shade toward Michael Jordan on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Bulls Nation was waiting for a response between the lines. Not only did they secure the win, but James’s late-game mistakes directly contributed to the improbable comeback.
Embarrassing In The Clutch
Much like James infers that Jordan has a sour taste in his mouth for the Akron, Ohio product simply because of the constant comparison, Chicago feels the same way. Instead of enjoying one of the most talented generational players during his unprecedented career, Bulls fans will always have a different perspective of James solely due to the never-ending debate between the two legends. That said, nights like last night are much sweeter in the house that Jordan built, the United Center. James finished 8-of-20 with 17 points, 12 assists, four turnovers, and a team-low -10 plus/minus. To add salt to the wound, three of his mishaps directly fueled Chicago’s wild victory.
LeBron James in the 4th:
3 Points
1-6 FG
0-2 3PT
50% FT
1 Game ChokedWHOMP WHOMP WHOOMMMPP 😢😢😢 pic.twitter.com/mN3rJlbXlc
— Hater Central (@TheHateCentral) March 28, 2025
Lebron didn’t guard his man
Turned the ball over
Bulls take the leadGame has left you Akron pic.twitter.com/FRR1UYrGwg
— 🎩 (@HardenUTD) March 28, 2025
March Madness: Chicago Bulls Edition
9-4 this month, 8-2 over the last ten, currently riding a four-game winning streak, and having defeated seven playoff teams, the Bulls are having a magical stretch. Josh Giddey and Coby White’s newfound chemistry is fueling a new-look Chicago team that plays with pace, knocks down the three-point shot, defends with energy and length, and brings a new level of swag. Since losing Zach LaVine at the deadline, this group was destined for a top-ten, possibly top-five selection in this summer’s draft. Instead, with no expectations on their back or egos in their play style, they’ve rallied together and pushed to 1.5 games back of the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Bulls backcourt in March
Coby White: Josh Giddey:
– 29.8 PPG – 22.1 PPG
– 4.7 RPG – 9.4 RPG
– 3.7 APG – 9.3 APG
– 50/36/89 – 55/40/80
– 64% TS – 65% TSThe Bulls are 8-4 on the month 🔥 pic.twitter.com/PkAR2nrTBM
— The Lead (@TheLeadSM) March 26, 2025
A hot streak is one thing; consistent high-level play against playoff-caliber opponents is another. Chicago’s current band of misfits is playing the underdog role and relishing the opportunity. Is this the NBA’s Cinderella story in March?
