CHICAGO BULLS (2-4) @ BOSTON CELTICS (4-2)
Eastern Conference Playoffs – First Round
PROB-A-BULL STARTERS
Pos. No.
Name
Ht.
Wt.
F
JIMMY BUTLER
6-7
238 Career vs. BOS: 24 games, 18.2 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.7 apg, 1.46 spg, 34.1 mpg, .434 FG%, .276 3FG%, .841 FT%
21
Player Updates
2016-17 Playoffs: 22.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.67 spg, 0.83 bpg, 39.8 mpg, .426 FG%, .261 3FG%, .809 FT%
F
44
NIKOLA MIROTIĆ
6-10 238
C
8
ROBIN LOPEZ
7-0
277
G
3
DWYANE WADE
6-4
220
G
0
ISAIAH CANAAN
6-0
201
Note: Became the second Bull in franchise history to post multiple 50-point games in a single season
2016-17 Playoffs: 8.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.67 spg, 0.50 bpg, 27.0 mpg, .340 FG%, .286 3FG%, .800 FT%
Career vs. BOS: 15 games, 9.2 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.93 spg, 0.80 bpg, 26.4 mpg, .357 FG%, .274 3FG%, .783 FT%
Note: Led the team in 3FG this season (129)
2016-17 Playoffs: 12.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.50 spg, 1.00 bpg, 27.0 mpg, .654 FG%, 1.000 FT%
Career vs. BOS: 25 games, 10.0 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 0.8 apg, 1.08 bpg, 24.2 mpg, .547 FG%, .765 FT%
Note: Had 47 double-digit scoring games, which is the second-most in a reg. season in his career (54 in 2013-14)
2016-17 Playoffs: 15.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 0.83 spg, 1.33 bpg, 31.7 mpg, .372 FG%, .353 3FG%, .952 FT%
Career vs. BOS: 63 games, 21.9 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 5.4 apg, 1.56 spg, 0.95 bpg, 37.6 mpg, .452 FG%, .317 3FG%, .753 FT%
Note: Became one of five players since 1983-84 to have 20,000 career points, 5,000 assists, 4,000 rebounds and 800 blocks
2016-17 Playoffs: 11.7 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.00 spg, 31.8 mpg, .500 FG%, .357 3FG%, .667 FT%
Career vs. BOS: 12 games, 8.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.00 spg, 25.2 mpg, .379 FG%, .297 3FG%, .714 FT%
Note: Made his first career postseason start on April 26
2016-17 TRANSACTIONS Acquired Spencer Dinwiddie from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Cameron Bairstow (6/17) … acquired Robin Lopez, Jose Calderon and
Jerian Grant from the New York Knicks in exchange for Derrick Rose, Justin Holiday and Chicago’s second-round selection in the 2017 NBA Draft (6/22) … signed Rajon
Rondo (7/7) … traded Jose Calderon along with Denver’s 2018 second-round pick and Chicago’s own 2019 second-round pick to the L.A. Lakers for the draft rights to
Ater Majok (7/7) … traded Mike Dunleavy and the draft rights to Vladimir Vermeenko (Washington’s 48th-overall selection in 2006) to the Cleveland Cavaliers for draft
rights to Albert Miralles (Toronto’s 39th-overall selection in 2004) (7/7) … waived Spencer Dinwiddie (7/7) … signed Paul Zipser (7/15) … signed Dwyane Wade (7/15) …
signed Denzel Valentine (7/16) … signed Isaiah Canaan (7/20) … signed Spencer Dinwiddie (7/28) … signed J.J. Avila, Vince Hunter, D’Vauntes Smith-Rivera and
Thomas Walkup (9/26) … waived Vince Hunter (10/4) … traded Tony Snell to Milwaukee in exchange for Michael Carter-Williams (10/17) … waived Spencer Dinwiddie
(10/21) … signed R.J. Hunter (10/27) … waived R.J. Hunter (12/29) … traded Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott and a 2018 second-round pick to Oklahoma City for Cameron
Payne, Anthony Morrow and Joffrey Lauvergne (2/23).
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: Isaiah Canaan: CAN-none, Cristiano Felicio: cree-stee-YAHN-oh Fell-EE-see-oh, Jerian Grant: JARE-in, Joffrey Lauvergne: LA-vern,
Nikola Mirotić: KNEE-coal-ah MIR-oh-tich, Anthony Morrow: MORE-roe, Rajon Rondo: RAW-john.
SERIES SCHEDULE:
DATE
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
GAME
1
2
3
4
5
6
OPPONENT
@ Boston (W)
@ Boston (W)
BOSTON (L)
BOSTON (L)
@ Boston (L)
BOSTON (L)
SITE
TD Garden
TD Garden
United Center
United Center
TD Garden
United Center
TIME (CT)
5:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
6 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
TV
CSN / TNT
CSN / TNT
CSN / ESPN
CSN / TNT
CSN / TNT
CSN / ESPN
RADIO
WLUP-FM 97.9 FM
WLUP-FM 97.9 FM
WLUP-FM 97.9 FM / WRTO-AM 1200
WLUP-FM 97.9 FM / WRTO-AM 1200
WLS-AM 890 / ESPN Radio
WLUP-FM 97.9 / WRTO-AM 1200
Athletico Injury Update: Rajon Rondo (right thumb fracture) was OUT.
“SEE RED” IN THE 2017 NBA PLAYOFFS
The Chicago Bulls launched their 2017 playoff campaign, “SEE RED.” On Sunday, April 16, the Bulls began their playoff
run and faced the Boston Celtics in the First Round, and fans were encouraged to join the team in the “SEE RED”
activities leading up to and during the team’s playoff run. The team planned to extend the “SEE RED” momentum across
Chicago and to all Bulls fans, starting with asking fans to show their support for the team by wearing red on all home
game days, beginning with Game 3 at the United Center on Friday, April 21 at 6 p.m. CT. The Bulls launched the
campaign both inside and outside of the United Center for fans to feel the “SEE RED” excitement. Fans were
encouraged to arrive early before home playoff games and head to the atrium on the east side of the United Center for the “SEE RED” pre-game parties, which started 90
minutes before tipoff. The Bull Market, arena retail stands and the pop-up shop in the atrium were full of exclusive “SEE RED” merchandise and a 40 percent discount on
all adidas gear including jerseys. The “SEE RED” pre-game party included a performance by the Luvabulls, a DJ, food and beverages, special giveaways and fun
interactive games. The Bulls featured the “SEE RED” theme on the exterior LED screens, concourses, scoreboard and all other digital signs through the arena, and Bulls
entertainers, including Benny the Bull, the Luvabulls and Incredibulls, incorporated the campaign into their performances throughout the playoffs. Fans in attendance were
also able to use a special “SEE RED” Snapchat filter. At Game 3, all fans received a “SEE RED” rally towel, presented by McDonald’s. BMO Harris Bank, United Airlines
and Matthew’s Roofing gave out “SEE RED” rally towels for Game 4 on Sunday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. Additional promotional items included a T-shirt for the sixth game.
SERIES OPPONENT – BOSTON CELTICS (4-2)
2016-17 REG. SEASON 2016-17
CHI
STAT
BOS
102.9
PPG
108.0
102.4
OPP PPG
105.4
.444
FG%
.454
.456
OPP FG%
.450
.340
3FG%
.359
.345
OPP 3FG%
.332
.798
FT%
.807
46.3
RPG
42.0
43.2
OPP RPG
44.5
22.6
APG
25.2
7.84
SPG
7.52
13.6
TO
13.3
13.4
OPP TO
13.9
4.79
BLK
4.15
BULLS VS. CELTICS THIS SEASON
Oct. 27 @ Chicago – W, 105-99
Nov. 2 @ Boston – L, 100-107
Feb. 16 @ Chicago – W, 104-103
March 12 @ Boston – L, 80-100
BULLS/CELTICS STREAKS
CURRENT STREAK………….... 4 Losses
HOME STREAK .... ……………...3 Losses
ROAD STREAK ............................. 1 Loss
REGULAR SEASON SERIES NOTES
The Bulls split this season’s series with the Celtics … in the most recent regular season game, Chicago was held to
37.9 percent shooting and allowed Boston to score 28 points off turnovers … the Celtics made 16 3-pointers … Boston
went just 4-of-4 from the foul line … in the third matchup, Jimmy Butler’s 29 points and two foul shots with 0.9 seconds
remaining lifted the Bulls to a 104-103 win … Chicago had a 51-31 rebounding advantage, including 15-4 on the
offensive glass … the Bulls shot a perfect 22-of-22 from the foul line … Chicago finished with 22 second-chance points
compared to the Celtic’s four … six Bulls scored in double digits … Boston claimed the second game behind Isaiah
Thomas’ and Amir Johnson’s 23 points apiece … the Celtics made 14 3-pointers to the Bulls’ seven … Jimmy Butler
finished with 23 points to lead Chicago … the Bulls held a 23-11 edge at the foul line … the Bulls defeated the Celtics
on Opening Night at the United Center, 105-99 … Jimmy Butler paced Chicago with 24 points on 4-6 3FG … the Bulls
owned a 55-36 rebounding edge, including 18-3 on the offensive glass … Boston won last season’s series 2-1 …
dating back to 2008-09, Chicago is 13-3 at the United Center vs. Boston in the regular season … the Bulls are 5-6 in overtime games against the Celtics all-time.
Breakdown
All-Time Record
Overall
103-119 (.464)
2016-17 SERIES (2-2)
Date
Site
Res
10/27
CHI
W
11/02
BOS
L
02/16
CHI
W
03/12
BOS
L
CHI
105
100
104
80
Home
64-46 (.581)
BOS
99
107
103
100
Road
38-67 (.362)
CHI Hi-Scorer
Butler-24
Butler-23
Butler-29
Lopez/Valentine-13
Neutral
1-6 (.143)
CHI Hi-Rebound
Gibson-10
Three with nine
Three with eight
Portis-8
BOS Hi-Scorer
Thomas-25
Thomas/Johnson-23
Thomas-29
Thomas-22
BOS Hi-Rebound
Horford-7
Jerebko/Johnson-6
Olynyk-7
Crowder/Olynyk-10
CHICAGO BULLS PLAYOFF HISTORY VERSUS BOSTON
The Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics meet in the 2017 NBA Playoffs for the fifth time. The two teams last met in the First Round of the 2009 Playoffs. Boston owns a
17-5 record against the Bulls in the postseason.
Date
04/05/81
04/07/81
04/10/81
04/12/81
1981 EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (CELTICS WON 4-0)
Site
Res
Bulls
Celtics Bulls Hi-Scorer
Celtics Hi-Scorer
BOS
L
109
121
Jones-19
Bird-23
Parish/Archibald-27
BOS
L
97
106
Theus-21
CHI
L
107
113
Theus-26
Bird-24
CHI
L
103
109
Greenwood-24
Bird-35
Date
04/17/86
04/20/86
04/22/86
1986 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND (CELTICS WON 3-0)
Site
Res
Bulls
Celtics Bulls Hi-Scorer
Celtics Hi-Scorer
BOS
L
104
123
Jordan-49
Bird-30
BOS
L (2 OT)
131
135
Jordan-63
Bird-36
CHI
L
104
122
Paxson-23
McHale-31
Date
04/23/87
04/26/87
04/28/87
1987 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND (CELTICS WON 3-0)
Site
Res
Bulls
Celtics Bulls Hi-Scorer
Celtics Hi-Scorer
BOS
L
104
108
Jordan-35
McHale-21
BOS
L
96
105
Jordan-42
Bird-29
CHI
L
94
105
Jordan-30
Bird-32
Date
04/18/09
04/20/09
04/23/09
04/26/09
04/28/09
04/30/09
05/02/09
2009 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND (CELTICS WON 4-3)
Site
Res
Bulls
Celtics Bulls Hi-Scorer
Celtics Hi-Scorer
BOS
W (OT)
105
103
Rose-36
Rondo-29
BOS
L
115
118
Gordon-42
Allen-30
CHI
L
86
107
Gordon-15
Pierce-24
CHI
W (2 OT)
121
118
Rose-23
Pierce-29
BOS
L (OT)
104
106
Gordon-26
Rondo-28
CHI
W (3 OT)
128
127
Salmond-35
Allen-51
BOS
L
99
109
Gordon-33
Allen-23
PLAYOFF NOTE-A-BULLS
The Celtics have now won all five playoff series they have played against the Bulls.
Game 6 was mostly won at the 3-point line. Boston shot 16-of-39 (.410) while Chicago finished 4-of-19 (.211). For the series, the Celtics made 76 3pointers to the Bulls’ 42. The Bulls shot 29.8 percent from distance for the series.
Boston shot 23-of-23 from the foul line in Game 5, only the seventh time in NBA Playoff history that a team shot 23-of-23 or better from the line (last by
San Antonio on May 10, 2014, 25-of-25).
Dwyane Wade logged his 23rd career postseason double-double in Game 5 on April 26, and is one shy of joining the top-10 list of most playoff doubledoubles in league history. Wade is ranked fourth among active players (Chris Paul 40, Rajon Rondo 38 and Russell Westbrook 33).
The Celtics’ Game 4 win marked the fourth straight time this series the road team has won. The last time this happened in the league was in 2005
between the Mavericks and Rockets. (ESPN Stats & Info)
Dwyane Wade logged 26 points for Chicago on April 23. He now has 144 career playoff games with at least 15 points, which is good for 11th all-time.
He is three games away from tying Magic Johnson and joining the top ten.
Jimmy Butler made 19 free throws in Game 4 on April 23 after not attempting any in Game 3. The last player in the NBA to make at least 19 free throws
one game after not making any was Dwight Howard in March 2013. (STATS)
The Bulls shot 15-of-15 from the foul line in the defeat on April 21, marking just the second time in team playoff history that Chicago shot perfect from
the stripe with at least 15 attempts (May 19, 1992, 19-of-19 vs. Cleveland).
Boston’s 34 assists in Game 3 were the most allowed by the Bulls in a playoff game since Game 5 of the 1989 Eastern Conference semifinals vs. New
York (35).
The Celtics’ 17 3-pointers in Game 3 on April 21 were the most the Bulls have ever allowed in a playoff game.
Robin Lopez was an inside force for the Bulls this series, shooting 34-of-52 (.654) from the field.
Jimmy Butler finished with 14 points and seven rebounds in 38 minutes in Game 3. Butler did not make a trip to the foul line, just the fifth time in his
career (regular season or playoffs) that he played 38+ minutes without a free throw attempt.
Fred Hoiberg became the fifth coach in NBA history to have his first two career playoff victories both come on the road (1969: George Lee, San
Francisco; 1993: Randy Pfund, Los Angeles Lakers; 1996: Jeff Van Gundy, New York Knicks; 2014: Randy Wittman, Washington Wizards).
In Game 2, Rajon Rondo finished with 11 points, nine rebounds, 14 assists and five steals. He tied the Bulls franchise record for most assists in a
playoff game. Additionally, according to Elias, Rondo became the second player in Bulls history – along with Michael Jordan – to post 10 assists and
five steals in a playoff game.
At home in the playoffs, the Bulls hold an all-time postseason record of 121-51 (.703) – fourth among existing NBA franchises (Los Angeles Lakers:
286-96, .749; Miami Heat: 83-32, .722; Boston Celtics: 232-92, .716). On the road in the playoffs, the Bulls own an all-time postseason record of 65-106
(.380) – sixth-best in the NBA.
On Sunday, April 16, the Bulls set a new franchise playoff record for most offensive rebounds in a half with 16 in the first half vs. Boston.
Chicago sought to use its combination of vast playoff experience and youthful energy this postseason. Among players who have averaged at least 12
minutes per game on the current rosters of this year’s 16 playoff teams, Chicago’s average age of 26.2 is the youngest of the remaining playoff teams.
PLAYOFF PREVAIL The Chicago Bulls will return to the playoffs after missing last year’s postseason for the first time since 2007-08. Prior to 2015-16, the Bulls had
made seven consecutive trips to the NBA Playoffs, including 10 out of the last 11 seasons.
SEASON
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
RECORD
47-35 (.573)
41-41 (.500)
49-33 (.598)
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
33-49 (.402)
41-41 (.500)
41-41 (.500)
62-20 (.756)
2011-12
2012-13
50-16 (.758)
45-37 (.549)
2013-14
2014-15
48-34 (.585)
50-32 (.610)
2015-16
2016-17
42-40 (.512)
41-41 (.500)
PLAYOFFS/ NBA LOTTERY
Eliminated in the First Round by Washington, 2-4
Eliminated in the First Round by Miami, 2-4
Defeated Miami in the First Round, 4-2
Eliminated in the Eastern Conference Semifinals by Detroit, 2-4
NBA Lottery: Derrick Rose (1st)
Eliminated in the First Round by Boston, 3-4
Eliminated in the First Round by Cleveland, 1-4
Defeated Indiana in the First Round, 4-1
Defeated Atlanta in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 4-2
Eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals by Miami, 1-4
Eliminated in the First Round by Philadelphia, 2-4
Defeated Brooklyn in the First Round, 4-3
Eliminated in the Eastern Conference Semifinals by Miami, 1-4
Eliminated in the First Round by Washington, 1-4
Defeated Milwaukee in the First Round, 4-2
Eliminated in the Eastern Conference Semifinals by Cleveland, 2-4
NBA Lottery: Denzel Valentine (14th)
Eliminated in the First Round by Boston, 2-4
FULLER HOUSE This season, the Bulls led the league in attendance with an average of 21,680. Chicago has led the NBA in home attendance for seven straight
seasons. The Bulls have sold out their last 307 games in Chicago (last non-sellout: April 13, 2010).
HEAD COACH FRED HOIBERG
Named the 19th head coach in Bulls history on June 2, 2015 … the fourth Bulls head coach to post a winning record in his inaugural season with
the team (42-40) … the only current head coach in the NBA who played in the league, worked in the front office of an NBA team and was also the
head coach of a Division I program … most recently served as Head Coach at his alma mater, Iowa State … during five seasons at the helm of
the Cyclones, his teams were nationally ranked on a perennial basis, as they posted a record of 115-56 (.673), highlighted by four consecutive
trips to the NCAA Tournament (2012-15) and two Big 12 Conference Tournament Championships (2014, 2015) … fastest coach to 100 wins in
Iowa State history and his 115 wins are the most in a five-year span at the school … he oversaw the biggest turnaround in Big 12 history, as the
Cyclones improved from 3-13 in conference play in 2010-11 to 12-6 in 2011-12 … he was named Big 12 Co-Coach of the Year in 2012 … from
2012-15, his teams led the Big 12 in scoring with 77.9 ppg, while ranking in the top-10 nationally in two of the seasons … prior to his term with the
Cyclones, worked four seasons in the front office of the Timberwolves … as an executive with Minnesota, served as the team’s VP of Basketball Operations (200910) following three seasons as the team’s Ast. GM (2006-09) … in 10 seasons in the NBA, he played for the Indiana Pacers (1995-99), Chicago Bulls (1999-2003)
and the Minnesota Timberwolves (2003-05) … originally selected by Indiana 52nd overall in the 1995 NBA Draft, Hoiberg played in 541 regular season games, where
he posted 5.4 ppg, 2.7 rpg and 1.6 rpg in 18.4 mpg … he was a member of three playoff teams and appeared in 24 playoff contests … while with Minnesota in 200405, he led the NBA in 3-point field goal percentage (.483) … he had his No. 32 retired by Iowa State in 1997 … was inducted into the Iowa State Letterwinners’ Hall
of Fame in 2005 … in 2008, he was honored as part of the program’s All-Century Team … inducted into the CoSIDA Academic All-America Hall of Fame in 2016.
PLAYER NOTES
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JIMMY BUTLER
G/F
6-7
238
9/14/89
MARQUETTE / USA
6TH SEASON
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 22.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 4.3 apg, 1.67 spg, 0.83 bpg, 39.8 mpg, .426 FG%, .261 3FG%, .809 FT%
Career Playoff Averages: 38 games, 16.8 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.58 spg, 0.53 bpg, 38.3 mpg, .430 FG%, .362 3FG%, .812 FT%
2016-17 Averages: 23.9 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 5.5 apg, 1.88 spg, 37.0 mpg, .455 FG%, .367 3FG%, .865 FT%
Notes: Scored 30 points at BOS (4/16) in Game 1 of the series; according to Elias only 10 other players have scored 30+ points in a Game 1
playoff victory over the Celtics (in any round) in Boston (Bob Pettit [twice], Cliff Hagan, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Walt Frazier,
Elvin Hayes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Isiah Thomas and Derrick Rose).
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
0
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
40:32
43:06
38:37
45:47
39:17
31:23
ISAIAH CANAAN
FG-FGA
9-20
8-19
7-21
7-16
6-15
9-17
G
3FG-3FGA
3-6
1-4
0-4
0-3
2-4
0-2
6-0
FT-FTA
9-12
5-6
0-0
19-23
0-1
5-5
201
OFF-DEF-TOT
3-6-9
1-7-8
2-5-7
1-4-5
0-8-8
2-5-7
5/21/91
A
3
8
0
9
6
0
PF
2
1
2
4
0
1
Stl
1
4
1
1
0
3
TO
5
3
1
1
2
3
Blk
1
2
1
0
1
0
MURRAY STATE / USA
PTS
30
22
14
33
14
23
4th SEASON
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 11.7 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.00 spg, 31.8 mpg, .500 FG%, .357 3FG%, .667 FT%
Career Playoff Averages: 3 games, 11.7 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1.00 spg, 31.8 mpg, .500 FG%, .357 3FG%, .667 FT%
2016-17 Averages: 4.6 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.56 spg, 15.2 mpg, .364 FG%, .266 3FG%, .909 FT%
Note: Made first career postseason appearance on 4/23 vs. BOS and scored 13 points ... followed that performance with another 13 points on
4/26 at BOS in his first career playoff start.
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
7
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
FG-FGA
3FG-3FGA
FT-FTA
34:07
36:10
25:03
4-10
6-11
3-5
3-7
1-5
1-2
2-4
0-0
2-2
MICHAEL CARTER-WILLIAMS G
6-6
190
OFF-DEF-TOT
Inactive
Inactive
Inactive
0-2-2
0-2-2
0-0-0
10/10/91
A
PF
Stl
TO
Blk
PTS
3
0
1
2
3
1
2
1
0
0
4
1
0
0
0
13
13
9
SYRACUSE / USA
4th SEASON
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 2.8 ppg, 0.8 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.40 spg, 10.5 mpg, .400 FG%, .000 3FG%, .500 FT%
Career Playoff Averages: 11 games, 7.9 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 3.2 apg, 0.82 spg, 0.64 bpg, 22.2 mpg, .419 FG%, .000 3FG%, .563 FT%
2016-17 Averages: 6.6 rpg, 3.4 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.84 spg, 0.51 bpg, 18.8 mpg, .366 FG%, .234 3FG%, .753 FT%
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
FG-FGA
3FG-3FGA
FT-FTA
4:03
23:20
8:07
3:36
13:30
1-3
1-5
0-0
1-1
3-6
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-1
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
2-4
OFF-DEF-TOT
DNP-CD
0-0-0
1-3-4
0-0-0
0-0-0
0-0-0
A
PF
Stl
TO
Blk
PTS
0
3
1
0
2
0
3
2
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
8
6
CRISTIANO FELÍCIO
F
6-9
280
7/7/92
FLAMENGO / BRAZIL
2nd SEASON
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 3.2 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 0.50 spg, 13.7 mpg, .600 FG%, .500 FT%
Career Playoff Averages: 5 games, 3.2 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 0.50 spg, 13.7 mpg, .600 FG%, .500 FT%
2016-17 Averages: 4.8 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 0.6 apg, 15.8 mpg, .579 FG%, .645 FT%
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
2
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
14:22
15:40
22:30
10:19
14:37
4:39
JERIAN GRANT
FG-FGA
2-3
2-3
1-4
1-1
3-4
0-0
G
3FG-3FGA
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
6-4
FT-FTA
0-0
0-0
0-0
1-2
0-0
0-0
198
OFF-DEF-TOT
2-2-4
0-3-3
5-6-11
0-3-3
0-4-4
0-1-1
10/09/92
A
0
0
0
0
2
0
PF
1
4
3
4
3
1
Stl
2
0
0
0
1
0
TO
2
1
1
1
1
1
NOTRE DAME / USA
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 3.2 ppg, 0.8 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.40 spg, 10.4 mpg, .261 FG%, .111 3FG%, 1.000 FT%
Career Playoff Averages: 5 games, 3.2 ppg, 0.8 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.40 spg, 10.4 mpg, .261 FG%, .111 3FG%, 1.000 FT%
2016-17 Averages: 5.9 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 1.9 apg, 0.75 spg, 16.3 mpg, .425 FG%, .366 3FG%, .890 FT%
Notes: Made first career playoff start on 4/21 vs. BOS.
Blk
0
0
2
0
0
0
PTS
4
4
2
3
6
0
2ND SEASON
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
77
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
21:01
5:46
15:11
4:41
FG-FGA
2-9
0-3
2-5
0-3
3FG-3FGA
1-4
0-1
0-2
0-1
FT-FTA
1-1
0-0
2-2
0-0
5:09
2-3
0-1
0-0
JOFFREY LAUVERGNE
C/F
6-11
220
OFF-DEF-TOT
0-2-2
0-0-0
0-1-1
0-0-0
DNP-CD
0-1-1
9/30/91
A
4
0
0
1
PF
1
0
2
0
Stl
1
0
1
0
TO
2
0
4
0
Blk
0
0
0
0
PTS
6
0
6
0
0
0
0
1
0
4
BH KHIMKI / FRANCE
3rd SEASON
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 4.7 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.7 apg, 8.7 mpg, .364 FG%, .000 3FG%, 1.000 FT%
Career Playoff Averages: 3 games, 4.7 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.7 apg, 8.7 mpg, .364 FG%, .000 3FG%, 1.000 FT%
2016-17 Averages: 5.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.0 apg, 14.0 mpg, .440 FG%, .337 3FG%, .630 FT%
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
8
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
FG-FGA
3FG-3FGA
FT-FTA
4:11
6:55
0-1
3-6
0-1
0-1
0-0
0-0
15:03
1-4
0-0
6-6
ROBIN LOPEZ
C
7-0
277
FG-FGA
6-9
8-12
5-7
4-8
6-7
5-9
3FG-3FGA
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
OFF-DEF-TOT
DNP-CD
DNP-CD
1-0-1
2-1-3
DNP-CD
2-3-5
4/1/88
A
PF
Stl
TO
Blk
PTS
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
6
2
0
0
1
0
8
STANFORD / USA
9th SEASON
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 12.7 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.50 spg, 1.00 bpg, 27.0 mpg, .654 FG%, 1.000 FT%
Career Playoff Averages: 28 games, 9.3 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 0.6 apg, 1.14 bpg, 26.8 mpg, .553 FG%, .803 FT%
2016-17 Averages: 10.4 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.44 bpg, 28.0 mpg, .493 FG%, .000 3FG%, .721 FT%
Notes: Averaged 4.7 ORB through this series ... posted second career playoff double-double on 4/16 at BOS with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
33:34
32:16
21:19
21:45
28:57
24:15
FT-FTA
2-2
2-2
2-2
0-0
2-2
0-0
OFF-DEF-TOT
7-3-10
6-3-9
4-2-6
6-1-7
3-3-6
2-3-5
A
0
1
0
0
4
0
PF
2
1
0
2
5
3
Stl
0
2
0
0
1
0
TO
0
0
0
2
3
3
Blk
0
1
1
0
3
1
PTS
14
18
12
8
14
10
44
NIKOLA MIROTIĆ
F
6-10
238
2/11/91
REAL MADRID / MONTENEGRO
3rd SEASON
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 8.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.67 spg, 0.50 bpg, 27.0 mpg, .340 FG%, .286 3FG%, .800 FT%
Career Playoff Averages: 17 games, 6.8 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.1 apg, 0.59 spg, 0.53 bpg, 19.2 mpg, .319 FG%, .262 3FG%, .800 FT%
2016-17 Averages: 10.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.1 apg, 0.76 spg, 0.79 bpg, 24.0 mpg, .413 FG%, .342 3FG%, .773 FT%
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
11
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
18:42
27:41
26:29
34:14
34:51
19:55
ANTHONY MORROW
FG-FGA
1-9
5-13
3-7
4-11
2-6
2-4
G
3FG-3FGA
0-5
3-9
2-4
2-8
2-6
1-3
6-5
FT-FTA
2-2
0-0
3-3
3-3
0-2
0-0
210
OFF-DEF-TOT
1-3-4
2-5-7
0-6-6
0-7-7
0-4-4
1-1-2
9/27/85
A
0
2
3
1
2
1
PF
2
2
4
4
3
1
Stl
1
0
2
0
1
0
TO
1
1
1
1
0
0
GEORGIA TECH / USA
Blk
0
2
1
0
0
0
PTS
4
13
11
13
6
5
9th SEASON
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 4.0 ppg, 1.0 rpg, 0.7 apg, 9.6 mpg, .556 FG%, 1.000 FT%
Career Playoff Averages: 17 games, 2.9 ppg, 6.2 mpg. 485 FG%, .357 3FG%, 1.000 FT%
2016-17 Averages: 5.5 ppg, 0.6 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.49 spg, 14.6 mpg, .389 FG%, .308 3FG%, .919 FT%
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
22
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
FG-FGA
3FG-3FGA
FT-FTA
4:11
2-2
0-0
0-0
16:43
7:54
3-5
0-2
0-0
0-0
2-2
0-0
CAMERON PAYNE
G
6-3
185
OFF-DEF-TOT
DNP-CD
DNP-CD
0-0-0
DNP-CD
0-2-2
0-1-1
8/8/94
A
PF
Stl
TO
Blk
PTS
0
0
0
0
0
4
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
MURRAY STATE / USA
2nd SEASON
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 3.0 ppg, 1.0 rpg, 4.2 mpg, .500 FG%, 1.000 3FG%
Career Playoff Averages: 11 games, 1.9 ppg, 0.4 rpg, 0.7 apg, 6.2 mpg, .286 FG%, .273 3FG%, .500 FT%
2016-17 Averages: 5.2 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 1.8 apg, 14.9 mpg, .332 FG%, .314 3FG%, .625 FT%
Note: Saw action on 4/21 vs. BOS and scored 3 points with 1 rebound in 4 minutes.
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
5
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
FG-FGA
3FG-3FGA
FT-FTA
4:11
1-2
1-1
0-0
BOBBY PORTIS
F
6-11
248
OFF-DEF-TOT
Inactive
Inactive
0-1-1
Inactive
Inactive
Inactive
2/10/95
A
PF
Stl
TO
Blk
PTS
0
0
0
1
0
3
ARKANSAS / USA
2nd SEASON
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 6.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.50 spg, 0.50 bpg, 20.1 mpg, .515 FG%, .462 3FG%
Career Playoff Averages: 6 games, 6.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.50 spg, 0.50 bpg, 20.1 mpg, .515 FG%, .462 3FG%
2016-17 Averages: 6.8 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 0.5 apg, 15.6 mpg, .488 FG%, .333 3FG%, .661 FT%
Notes: Grabbed 10 rebounds on 4/26 vs. BOS ... in playoff debut on 4/16 vs. BOS, scored 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting (3-of-4 from three) with
9 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks.
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
29:11
9:22
17:55
22:43
11:36
29:58
FG-FGA
8-10
1-1
1-4
4-7
1-4
2-7
3FG-3FGA
3-4
1-1
0-2
0-1
1-3
1-2
FT-FTA
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
OFF-DEF-TOT
1-8-9
0-3-3
1-3-4
1-7-8
0-2-2
2-8-10
A
3
0
1
1
0
2
PF
2
1
1
1
1
4
Stl
0
0
2
0
0
1
TO
0
0
2
1
2
1
Blk
2
0
0
1
0
0
PTS
19
3
2
8
3
5
9
RAJON RONDO
G
6-1
185
2/22/86
KENTUCKY / USA
11TH SEASON
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 11.5 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 10.0 apg, 3.50 spg, 0.50 bpg, 33.7 mpg, .423 FG%, .000 3FG%, .500 FT%
Career Playoff Averages: 96 games, 14.4 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 9.1 apg, 1.96 spg, 37.9 mpg, .445 FG%, .266 3FG%, .646 FT%
2016-17 Averages: 7.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 6.7 apg, 1.43 spg, 26.7 mpg, .408 FG%, .376 3FG%, .600 FT%
Notes: Suffered fractured thumb in the second half of the game on 4/18 at BOS and missed the remainder of the series ... notched 38th career
postseason double-double (11 pts/14 ast) to go along with 9 rebounds and 5 steals at BOS (4/18); his 38 double-doubles in the playoffs ties for
30th-most in the league since 1984 ... is the second player in Bulls history – along with Michael Jordan – to post 10 assists and five steals in a
playoff game.
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
45
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
26:59
40:22
DENZEL VALENTINE
FG-FGA
6-15
5-11
G
3FG-3FGA
0-3
0-3
6-6
FT-FTA
0-0
1-2
214
OFF-DEF-TOT
5-3-8
2-7-9
Inactive
Inactive
Inactive
Inactive
11/16/93
A
6
14
PF
5
1
Stl
2
5
TO
1
3
MICHIGAN STATE / USA
Blk
1
0
PTS
12
11
ROOKIE
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 1.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 0.5 apg, 5.5 mpg, .333 FG%, .250 3FG%
Career Playoff Averages: 4 games, 1.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 0.5 apg, 5.5 mpg, .333 FG%, .250 3FG%
2016-17 Averages: 5.1 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.1 apg, 0.53 spg, 17.1 mpg, .354 FG%, .351 3FG%, .778 FT%
Notes: Scored first career playoff points (a 3-pointer) vs. BOS on 4/21.
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
3
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
FG-FGA
3FG-3FGA
FT-FTA
0:32
4:11
0-0
1-1
0-0
1-1
0-0
0-0
1:39
15:43
0-0
1-5
0-0
0-3
0-0
0-0
DWYANE WADE
G
6-4
220
OFF-DEF-TOT
DNP-CD
0-0-0
0-4-4
DNP-CD
0-0-0
0-4-4
1/17/82
A
PF
Stl
TO
Blk
PTS
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
MARQUETTE / USA
14TH SEASON
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 15.0 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.0 apg, 0.83 spg, 1.33 bpg, 31.7 mpg, .372 FG%, .353 3FG%, .952 FT%
Career Playoff Averages: 172 games, 22.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 5.0 apg, 1.55 spg, 1.01 bpg, 38.2 mpg, .474 FG%, .342 3FG%, .779 FT%
2016-17 Averages: 18.3 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 3.8 apg, 1.43 spg, 0.68 bpg, 29.9 mpg, .434 FG%, .310 3FG%, .794 FT%
Note: Recorded his 23rd postseason double-double (26 pts/11 reb) on 4/26 at BOS; it was also his 144th career playoff game with 15+ points,
good for 11th-most in NBA history.
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
16
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
33:49
32:12
32:31
37:41
34:43
19:12
PAUL ZIPSER
FG-FGA
4-12
9-16
6-18
5-12
7-18
1-10
F
3FG-3FGA
1-2
3-4
0-1
0-2
2-6
0-2
6-8
FT-FTA
2-2
1-2
6-6
1-1
10-10
0-0
226
OFF-DEF-TOT
1-4-5
1-3-4
0-1-1
1-5-6
2-9-11
1-2-3
2/18/94
A
6
2
3
2
8
3
PF
2
3
0
2
0
1
Stl
2
0
1
1
0
1
TO
3
0
1
2
4
0
FC BAYERN MUNICH / GERMANY
Blk
2
1
2
2
1
0
PTS
11
22
18
11
26
2
ROOKIE
2016-17 Playoff Averages: 7.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 0.5 apg, 22.7 mpg, .455 FG%, .375 3FG%, 1.000 FT%
Career Playoff Averages: 6 games, 7.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 0.5 apg, 22.7 mpg, .455 FG%, .375 3FG%, 1.000 FT%
2016-17 Averages: 5.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 0.8 apg, 19.2 mpg, .398 FG%, .333 3FG%, .775 FT%
Notes: Scored 16 points off the bench on 4/18 at BOS on 6-of-8 shooting (2-of-3 from three), joining only three other Bulls who were not firstround selections to score 15+ points in a playoff game their rookie year (Andres Nocioni, two times; Toni Kukoc, Clifford Ray, two times) ...
scored 10 points in the following game on 4/21, becoming one of six Bulls players in the last six seasons to record consecutive double-digit
scoring games off the bench in the postseason (Taj Gibson, D.J. Augustin, John Lucas III, Nate Robinson, Richard Hamilton).
THIS SERIES
Date
04/16
04/18
04/21
04/23
04/26
04/28
Opp
@ BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
vs. BOS
@ BOS
vs. BOS
Min
21:49
29:00
25:24
13:41
17:52
28:16
FG-FGA
1-4
6-8
3-7
0-2
2-3
3-9
3FG-3FGA
0-2
2-3
2-5
0-1
1-2
1-3
FT-FTA
4-4
2-2
2-2
0-0
0-0
0-0
OFF-DEF-TOT
0-2-2
0-1-1
1-5-6
1-2-3
0-3-3
1-5-6
A
0
1
1
0
0
1
PF
1
4
0
1
4
2
Stl
1
0
0
0
0
0
TO
2
2
2
1
0
0
Blk
1
0
0
0
0
0
PTS
6
16
10
0
5
7
2016-17 CHICAGO BULLS
NO.
0
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
11
16
21
22
44
45
77
PLAYER
Isaiah Canaan
Jerian Grant
Dwyane Wade
Bobby Portis
Cristiano Felício
Michael Carter-Williams
Robin Lopez
Rajon Rondo
Anthony Morrow
Paul Zipser
Jimmy Butler
Cameron Payne
Nikola Mirotić
Denzel Valentine
Joffrey Lauvergne
POS.
G
G
G
F
F/C
G
C
G
G
F
G/F
G
F
G
C/F
HT.
6-0
6-4
6-4
6-11
6-9
6-6
7-0
6-1
6-5
6-8
6-7
6-3
6-10
6-6
6-11
WT.
201
198
220
248
280
190
277
185
210
226
238
185
238
214
220
DOB
05/21/91
10/09/92
01/17/82
02/10/95
07/07/92
10/10/91
04/01/88
02/22/86
09/27/85
02/18/94
09/14/89
08/08/94
02/11/91
11/16/93
09/30/91
PRIOR TO NBA/ HOME COUNTRY
Murray State/USA
Notre Dame/USA
Marquette/USA
Arkansas/USA
Flamengo/Brazil
Syracuse/USA
Stanford/USA
Kentucky/USA
Georgia Tech/USA
FC Bayern Munich/Germany
Marquette/USA
Murray State/USA
Real Madrid/Montenegro
Michigan State/USA
BC Khimki/France
YRS.
3
1
13
1
1
3
8
10
8
R
5
1
2
R
2
HEAD COACH: ............................................................................................ Fred Hoiberg
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH: ...................................................................... Jim Boylen
ASSISTANT COACHES: ............................................................................. Pete Myers, Randy Brown, Mike Wilhelm, Charlie Henry
DIRECTOR OF SPORTS PERFORMANCE: ............................................... Chip Schaefer
HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER:....................................................................... Jeff Tanaka
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER: ............................................................ Armando Rivas
STRENGTH COACH:................................................................................... Matt Johnson
ASSISTANT STRENGTH COACH: ............................................................. Ed Streit
EQUIPMENT MANAGER:............................................................................ John Ligmanowski
VIDEO COORDINATOR: ............................................................................. Paul Miller
CHICAGO BULLS BLUEPRINT
VIA THE NBA DRAFT (4)
Jimmy Butler, 30th overall in 2011
Bobby Portis, 22nd over in 2015
Denzel Valentine, 14th overall in 2016
Paul Zipser, 48th overall in 2016
VIA FREE AGENCY/WAIVERS (4)
Cristiano Felício, signed on 07/12/15
Rajon Rondo, signed on 07/07/16
Dwyane Wade, signed 07/15/16
Isaiah Canaan, signed on 07/20/16
VIA TRADE (7)
Nikola Mirotić, Draft rights were acquired via
Minnesota, in exchange for the draft rights to Norris
Cole (28th pick), the draft rights to Malcolm Lee (43rd
pick) and cash considerations (06/23/11).
Jerian Grant, Traded by New York along with Jose
Calderon and Robin Lopez, in exchange for Derrick
Rose, Justin Holiday and a 2017 2nd round pick
(06/22/16).
Robin Lopez, Traded by New York along with Jose
Calderon and Jerian Grant for Derrick Rose, Justin
Holiday and a 2017 2nd round pick (06/22/16).
Michael Carter-Williams, Traded by Milwaukee in
exchange for Tony Snell (10/17/16).
Joffrey Lauvergne, Traded by Oklahoma City along
with Anthony Morrow and Cameron Payne, in
exchange for Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott and a
2018 2nd-round pick (02/23/17).
Anthony Morrow, Traded by Oklahoma City along
with Joffrey Lauvergne and Cameron Payne, in
exchange for Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott and a
2018 2nd-round pick (02/23/17).
Cameron Payne, Traded by Oklahoma City along
with Joffrey Lauvergne and Anthony Morrow, in
exchange for Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott and a
2018 2nd-round pick (02/23/17).