How many games can the Bulls win this season?

Many Chicago Bulls fans are wondering if their team can improve on their 41-41 record from a year ago. It’s going to take a while to get a good read on this Bulls team because of point guard Derrick Rose’s ankle injury. The guard admitted that it’s unlikely he will play major minutes in the first few games of the regular season. The absence of Rose during the preseason gave other players on the team a chance to step up their game, especially Tyrus Thomas. “My outlook for the Bulls’ season? Similar to a year ago: a record around .500 and an early out in the playoffs. The Eastern Conference isn’t loaded but still features formidable hurdles.” A healthy Kevin Garnett registered 13 points and 10 rebounds, Rasheed Wallace added 12 points, and Paul Pierce had 23 points to lead the Boston Celtics past the Cleveland Cavaliers in their season opener on Tuesday. Also noteworthy was the Wizards 102-91 victory at Dallas. Gilbert Arenas had 29 points for the Wizards. So the Bulls will likely face tough eastern opponents like the two teams mentioned above. “Put me down for a 42-40 final Bulls record, with an improving Rose and Thomas offsetting the departure of Ben Gordon.”

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