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Chicago Bulls guard receives monumental achievement for his stellar play

The Chicago Bulls are one step closer to obtaining a spot in the playoffs by clinching a play-in spot by beating the Toronto Raptors to achieve that feat.

The Bulls had a great month of March, where they went 9-6 and carried that play over into April.

The Bulls are playing good basketball, and it comes at the right time of the year, as the season winds down.

The Bulls are being led by their backcourt, Coby White and Josh Giddey, who have been playing out of their minds.

White has been playing so well that it helped him achieve a monumental feat for the Bulls, which hasn’t been done since 2022.

Chicago Bulls guard receives tremendous honor for his play ​

NBA: Toronto Raptors at Chicago Bulls
Apr 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) defends Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

The month of March hasn’t just been good for the Bulls but for White as well, who played so well during March that he was honored with being named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month.

“Coby White was ELITE in March:

27.7 points

4.7 rebounds

3.7 assists

50% FG

38% from three

Coby is the first Bull to be @Kia Eastern Conference POTM since DeMar in 2022.”

Coby White was ELITE in March:

27.7 points
4.7 rebounds
3.7 assists
50% FG
38% from three

Coby is the first Bull to be @Kia Eastern Conference POTM since DeMar in 2022. pic.twitter.com/6SmsgCK825

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) April 1, 2025

White’s hot month of March coincides with how well he’s been since the All-Star break, where he’s averaged 25.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in 21 games.

That performance continued against the Raptors, where he scored 28.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 2.0 steals in 34.0 minutes.

White winning the Player of the Month comes off him winning back-to-back Player of the Week awards.

The Bulls need White for the postseason​

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Bulls Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Bulls guard Coby White (0) celebrates his three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers with guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

If the Bulls are to be successful during the play-in tournament and make it into the playoffs, they’ll need White to stay hot.

White along with Giddey and Buzelis, who are all playing well, gives the Bulls a chance, which is all they need.

With a handful of games left before the postseason starts, the Bulls are in a good position heading into the tournament.

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Bulls Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Bulls guard Coby White (0) celebrates his three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers with guard Josh Giddey (3) and teammates during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Source: https://www.chicitysports.com/chica...=chicago-bulls-guard-wins-player-of-the-month

 

[Chicago Bulls]

Chicago Bulls strong performance gets them one step closer to a playoff spot

The Chicago Bulls have not given a clear picture of whether or not they’re a good team or a bad one.

The Bulls have not been consistent in their play, with February being their worst month when they were one of the worst teams, going 3-8, to March when the Bulls had a 9-6 record and were on fire.

Coming off a hot month, the Bulls were looking to clinch a spot in the play-in tournament for the third consecutive season, and it appears like they’ll be heading back after their latest victory against the Toronto Raptors.

The Chicago Bulls clinch a play-in spot​

NBA: Toronto Raptors at Chicago Bulls Apr 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan gestures to his team against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

For the third consecutive season, the Bulls have captured a spot in the play-in tournament with a commanding victory over the Raptors, winning 137-118.

“See you in the play-in.”

See you in the play-in.@BMO_US | #SeeRed pic.twitter.com/tic7PyTsaC

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) April 2, 2025

The Bulls were propelled to victory again off the backs of strong play from their backcourt, with Coby White continuing his hot streak by scoring 28.0 points and Josh Giddey putting up 17.0 points and adding 12.0 assists and 7.0 rebounds.

Chances to make the playoffs​

Bulls guard Coby White (0) celebrates his three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers with guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at United Center.

The Bulls have a decent chance to make the playoffs now that they’re in the play-in tournament.

The Bulls captured the final spot for the play-in tournament, beating out teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, and the Toronto Raptors.

ESPN estimates that the Bulls will have a 32% chance of making it into the playoffs, which is second to the Miami Heat, who have the lowest odds of getting in at 26%.

If the Bulls are to make it into the playoffs, they will need a win against the nine-seed, which appears to be the Miami Heat. The Bulls may have a tough time playing the Heat, as they won the season series against them.

If the Bulls pull off a win, they will have to play the winner of the seventh and eighth seeds to get a chance to play the number one seed, which will likely be the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Work cut out for them​

Bulls head coach Billy Donovan reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

The Bulls will have their work cut out for them once the tournament starts, but thankfully, they’re playing good basketball at the right time.

The Bulls will need Giddey and White to continue their hot streaks if they want to have a chance at making a deep run.

The Bulls have six games left before the tournament starts, so hopefully, they can keep things rolling and maintain this high level of play.

Source: https://www.chicitysports.com/chica..._campaign=chicago-bulls-clinch-a-play-in-spot