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Bulls Eye: Chicago Bulls grab 10th seed, secure shot at making the NBA Playoffs

A quick look at how the Chicago Bulls made their way to the NBA Play-in tournament.

Stephen Beslic

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It's been a heck of a regular season for the Chicago Bulls, one that saw them lock up the 10th seed and the final ticket to the NBA Play-in tournament, which begins this Wednesday. It was a difficult journey for this Bulls squad that went through turmoil before finding their groove late in the season to earn a shot at making the NBA Playoffs.

The Bulls finished the regular season with a 40-42 mark and will take on the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the Play-in tournament. Here's a quick look at what happened with the Bulls during the final week of the regular season:

1. Bulls lose to the Hawks but still clinch a spot in the Play-in tournament

The Bulls locked up a spot in the NBA Play-in tournament despite losing to the Atlanta Hawks, 123-105. What the Bulls lost, though, was a shot at moving up in the seedings as the Hawks and the Toronto Raptors widened the gap.

2. Zach LaVine talks about his unique move

Star wingman Zach LaVine talked in detail about the "Pinoy Step" move he often uses to get his defenders off balance and give him a much easier path to the rim.

3. Isiah Thomas explains what the "Jordan Rules" were

The Detroit Pistons knew that they were going to need an unconventional defense to contain Michael Jordan. And so, the team came up with the "Jordan Rules" – a specific game plan that included double-teaming Jordan and playing extra physical defense against him.

"Jordan was a reluctant passer. He didn't like to pass. He was the first volume shooter," said Thomas during his appearance on All The Smoke podcast. "He didn't have great handles, couldn't go left, and if he went left more than two, three times, he had to pick it up, so the rules are very simple."

4. Charles Oakley picks LeBron James over Michael Jordan

Charles Oakley and Michael Jordan may be thick as thieves, but Oakley had LeBron James over Jordan when it came to being a teammate. Oakley's simple reason: LeBron passes more.

5. Kenny Beecham reveals who's on his Chicago Bulls Mt. Rushmore

YouTube sensation Kenny Beecham recently revealed who would make his Mt. Rushmore if he were to pick an all-time Chicago Bulls team. The selection included some usual suspects and an interesting final pick.

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Stephen Beslic
STEPHEN BESLIC

Stephen Beslic is a writer on Sports Illustrated's FanNation Network. Stephen played basketball from the age of 10 and graduated from Faculty of Economic and Business in Zagreb, Croatia, majoring in Marketing.

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