Yet Washington played the Bulls even, until wilting in the last period.
The winner of that race will play the Bulls in the first round of the playoffs.
This was not what Bird had bargained for as he prepared his team to play the Bulls.
It doesn't have to play the Bulls, who improved to 35-3 on their march toward a possible league record 70 victories.
They have played the Bulls four out of the last five years in the playoffs.
The last time we played the Bulls, it wasn't just the score.
We've got some guys who haven't been with us to play the Bulls.
Maybe playing the Bulls would bring out the best of the Knicks.
Does any team want to play the Bulls in the first round of the playoffs?
Why couldn't the Knicks find some inspiration to play the Bulls, of all teams?