After 30 games into the season, it's safe to say that Chicago has exceeded all plans and with 20 wins firmly holds the 2nd place in the Eastern Conference.
Given that the Bulls have brought in many new players in the past seven or eight months, including Nikola Vučević, few expected such a good start.
"It takes time to build chemistry, to feel each other. Attack and defense are still different things for us, but we talk often, watch a lot of games and try to be on the same page. We will get better and better as the season progresses," said Vucevic after the victory over Indiana, to which he contributed with 16 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
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A lot of the game of the team from the Windy City revolves around Zeko Levin and 31-year-old Baranin, who make their rivals look good with pick'n'roll.
"Zack and I are very difficult for opponents to guard. He can kick or penetrate, I can play with my back and shoot from distance, that's difficult for defenses".
The six-time champion rested for six days, as several players were recovering from the coronavirus.
"I hope that now that practically all of us have had covid, we can stay away from it and continue to be on the field. We are playing well, and there are still many games ahead of us and I hope that we will work and keep getting better".
In the end, Vucevic praised Lavin and Demar Derozan, who carry the team game with him and are not selfish.
"Everyone in this team is interested in winning, I don't think we have any selfish guys who think more about their numbers than the success of the team. When you have players like that, then everything is easier. It's fun to be a part of this team, especially for us, a new group of players that came in. It's a great feeling to be this good early in the season, it motivates us to keep going and get better. This is a group of unselfish guys, it's easy to play and it's nice to watch this team and enjoy it," said the two-time All-Star.
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