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Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 12:27 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

What Bulls Need To Do To Win Game 6

What Bulls Need To Do To Win Game 6

The Bulls need to treat Game 6 just like it’s Game 7. Read »

Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 at 9:00 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Bulls Battle But Can't Close Out Nets in Game 5

Bulls Battle But Can't Close Out Nets in Game 5

After the triple-overtime thriller that was Game 4, and playing without Kirk Hinrich, the Bulls faced a tough task in trying to win a closeout game on the road. Read »

Monday, Apr 29, 2013 at 9:52 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Bulls Look to Close Out Nets in Game 5

Bulls Look to Close Out Nets in Game 5

One of the toughest things to do in the NBA is win a closeout game in the playoffs, especially on the road. Read »

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 at 11:36 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Bulls Take Control of Series, Lead Nets 2-1

Bulls Take Control of Series, Lead Nets 2-1

The old cliché of “in the NBA, everybody makes a run” was never more evident than it was on Thursday night in Game 3 between the Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets. Read »

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 at 1:18 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Noah Comes Up Big For Bulls in Game 2

Noah Comes Up Big For Bulls in Game 2

"It’s postseason basketball. This is what it’s all about.” --Joakim Noah Read »

Tuesday, Apr 23, 2013 at 10:13 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Bulls Bounce Back Against Nets, Tie Series 1-1

Bulls Bounce Back Against Nets, Tie Series 1-1

Chicago is now in the drivers seat somewhat as the scene shifts back to the United Center for Game 3 on Thursday night. Read »

Thursday, Apr 18, 2013 at 11:04 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Bulls Beat Wizards, Will Face Brooklyn in the Playoffs

Bulls Beat Wizards, Will Face Brooklyn in the Playoffs

Chicago knocked off the Washington Wizards at home, 95-92, needing a win or an Atlanta Hawks loss to take over the fifth seed and the right to play the Brooklyn Nets in the postseason. Read »

Friday, Apr 12, 2013 at 10:48 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Bulls End Another Streak, Defeat Knicks at Home

Bulls End Another Streak, Defeat Knicks at Home

The win puts Chicago a half-game up on the Atlanta Hawks for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings, with just four regular season games remaining. Read »

Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013 at 4:10 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Butler's Career Night Showcases Star Potential

Butler's Career Night Showcases Star Potential

"Knowing that they want me to be here alongside Derrick, Lu and all these other guys, that makes me smile.” --Jimmy Butler Read »

Monday, Apr 8, 2013 at 4:09 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Sunday's Loss Highlights Deng's Value

Sunday's Loss Highlights Deng's Value

"The one thing about Luol is he gives you that edge. When he’s out, we need people to step up to give us that edge." --Tom Thibodeu Read »

About Outside Shot
NBC Chicago's Bulls blog tracks the new era of the NBA team known for its storied history of MVPs, three-peats and of course, a dynasty ruled by Michael Jordan. Can the Bulls rise to championship status once again? It's an outside shot for now, but fans aren't giving up the fight.
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Bryan Crawford Bryan Crawford was born and raised in Englewood on Chicago's South Side. His grasp of of the game came from playing all over the city and suburbs as a kid and watching Michael Jordan perform with the Bulls. He has written for SLAM Magazine, SLAMonline, RedEye, The Sports Fan Journal and is a weekly guest radio host on the Jarrett Payton Show. Follow him on Twitter: @_BryanCrawford
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