The last time Milwaukee Bucks played the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Grayson Allen committed a hard foul on Alex Caruso. Allen has been viewed as a villain throughout his career for the questionable decisions he's made on the court. Whether it's tripping his opponents or committing unnecessarily hard fouls, Milwaukee's guard might just be the most hated player in the NBA.
According to ESPN, the city of Chicago gave Grayson Allen a cold welcome, as they showered him with boos immediately. Bulls fans aren't messing around and the city clearly has Alex Caruso's back. We'll see how this game plays out, but it might be a long night of harassment for Allen.
Grayson Allen checks in to boos from the Chicago crowd. pic.twitter.com/2t8Gdloays
— ESPN (@espn) March 5, 2022
Alex Caruso is still nursing his injured wrist. He recently came back to practice, which is a great sign that he'll return to the Bulls' lineup soon. Caruso was balling out until receiving the hard foul from Grayson Allen. Considering Chicago is in third place of the Eastern Conference, Caruso's return could prove to be the extra push they need to finish the regular season strong.
Look for the Bulls to try and shut Grayson Allen down in this matchup. Even Tristan Thompson is ready to take on Allen and he's a brand new addition to the roster. It'll be interesting to see how this matchup plays out, as both teams look like possible championship contenders this year.
Keep an eye on Alex Caruso as he should return to the lineup relatively soon. After getting some practice reps, the next step will be playing games. He should take his time and make sure he's 100 percent ready, but the Bulls could use his play as well.