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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 109-90 loss to the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night. After beating the Heat 3-0 in the regular season, the Heat completely flipped the script. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the Heat dictating the pace of the game, and capitalizing off Bulls turnovers forced by their suffocating defense. Plus, another tough night for Coby White. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room. The guys also talk about what this loss means when coupled with the promising stretch after the All Star break.

The CHGO Bulls crew preview the “win or go home” Play-In Tournament matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat. For the third straight season, these two teams will face off in a do-or-die Play-In game, with the Heat emerging victories twice thus far. But the new-look Bulls are playing well of late, with Josh Giddey and Coby White leading their fast-paced offense. Can the Bulls replicate the success they had against the Heat in the regular season? Or will Erik Spoelstra and the Heat’s stifling and shapeshifting defense give the Bulls trouble? Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue break down every angle, advantage and x-factor for the big game!

The CHGO Bulls crew hand out awards to the Chicago Bulls squad. Everything from MVP, Best Newcomer to Most Disappointing Player and Favorite Moment Of The Year, we break it all down and award the good, bad and awesome that happened this season. Also, We give our selections for who will win the major NBA Awards. MVP, DPOY, MIP , COY and more.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 122-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Bulls finished the regular season with a 39-43 record and the East's 9th seed, the same exact results as last season. Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue discuss Billy Donovan's decision to play his starters in the first half, rather than giving them a rest day. Plus, what's different and what's the same entering another Play-In Tournament appearance one year later? Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night.

The Chicago Bulls are the odds-on favorite to land Nikola Jokic if he demands a trade from the Denver Nuggets. What can the Bulls realistically offer for Jokic? Bulls GM Arturas Karnisovas helped build the Nuggets basketball team around Jokic in Denver. How can the Bulls beat out all other NBA teams to land him?

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 119-89 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. With the win, the Bulls officially clinched the 9th seed in the East and homecourt in the 9 vs 10 Play-In Tournament showdown with the Miami Heat next week. Peck and Big Dave discuss the career-high night from Julian Phillips. Plus, Matas Buzelis continues to prove his limitless ceiling, while Patrick Williams continues to make us wonder how he stayed in the starting lineup for so long. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room. Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 119-111 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Josh Giddey was magnificent through the first three quarters, and Coby White had a big fourth quarter after a slow start to lead the Bulls to the critical win. Peck and Big Dave discuss how the Bulls attacked the Heat's game plan, and dealt with some offensive struggles in the fourth. Plus, Matas Buzelis had a strong night defensively and made big buckets down the stretch. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room. Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 135-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. Resting Coby White, Nikola Vucevic and Josh Giddey before the big stakes game against Miami, the Bulls were overwhelmed in this one. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss which lineups and players were most intriguing in a game that was essentially punted. Plus, Patrick Williams finally scored 20 points! And could Matas Buzelis running point become a thing?

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss whether Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has a strong enough case to be considered for the NBA’s Coach of the Year award. Obviously, the frontrunners are Kenny Atkinson and Mark Daigneault, whose teams are leading the East and West, respectively. JB Bickerstaff will likely also garner several votes for the immense turnaround for his playoff-bound Pistons. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb take a closer look at what Donovan has accomplished with the Bulls, given all the challenges and obstacles his team faced. Plus, the guys review a fun “What If” trade scenario had the Mavericks fielded other offers for Luka Doncic. And Tim Legler joins to talk Coby White, Matas Buzelis and more!

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 131-117 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday afternoon. Coby White exploded after a slow start, finishing with 37 points for his second straight 30-point game. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss Coby turning into a "ON-OFF" button kind of player, in a good way. Plus, another stat-stuffer from Josh Giddey, and Patrick Williams was productive off the bench. Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night.