After coming away with a crucial road win in game 2 to nod things up at one game a piece with Milwaukee, Chicago has emerged as a legit playoff threat. Led by big time performances from DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic, Zach LaVine, and Alex Caruso, the Bulls have mightily fought their way back into this series. If they're hoping to pull off the upset, then they'll need stellar play all-around. It goes without saying that the Bulls have the size, depth, and athleticism to match the Bucks, and they showed it on Wednesday night.
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We'll now take a look at 4 bold predictions for the Chicago Bulls during game 3 of their first round showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Chicago Bulls 4 Bold Predictions for Game 3 vs. Milwaukee Bucks
1. Nikola Vucevic will outplay Brook Lopez once again
With 24 points and 13 rebounds on the night, Nikola Vucevic made things difficult for Brook Lopez and the Bucks all game long. On the perimeter and in the paint, Vucevic was as dominant as ever and only got better throughout the game. His well-rounded offensive game and crafty post moves were too much for Lopez to handle.
Lopez did play well and come through for them a few times, but Vucevic's aggression and consistency proved to be far more lethal in Game 2. Now that Chicago will be back home, this will add more fuel to Vucevic's fire. It can be widely expected that he'll outplay Lopez again and add to the Bulls' highly efficient play on both ends of the court.
2. DeMar DeRozan will knock down a series of clutch shots
During Wednesday night's upset win in Milwaukee, DeRozan knocked down some big shots for Chicago. Coming up with 41 points on the night, DeRozan came through for his team in the clutch. He was playing like a man possessed and could not be denied on offense.
DeMar DeRozan kept his word 🔥 pic.twitter.com/4cWYmFrWQc
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 21, 2022
His mid-range mastery and ability to finish at the rim with ease are what's made him such a difficult cover for the Bucks during this series. In game 3, the Bulls can expect more of the same from him as they aim to pull out another win against the reigning champs.
3. Alex Caruso will continue to be a menace on both ends of the floor
Even if his numbers don't show it, Alex Caruso was a difference maker for the Bulls during their pivotal win on Wednesday night. His relentlessness on defense mixed with his playmaking were key attributes that helped Chicago in a major way. No matter what he had to do to help his team get a bucket or make a stop, he was willing to go all-out in helping them do so. With home-court advantage coming his way, Caruso is bound to put on a show for all his fans in Chicago.
4. The Bulls will beat the Bucks and take a 2-1 series lead
Now that the Bulls have gained some momentum and taken the Bucks by complete surprise, it seems more and more likely that they'll continue this trend in game 3. Their skill, will, and determination have brought them to this point. Plus with a deep and dangerous roster, the Bulls are more than capable of knocking off the Bucks.
The task was made considerably easier with the news that Milwaukee has lost All-Star forward Khris Middleton for the rest of the series with a sprained MCL.
Khris Middleton will be re-evaluated by the Bucks in 2 weeks after suffering the sprained MCL, per @wojespn. https://t.co/bDYW4Ffw7c
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) April 21, 2022
If Milwaukee didn't know better before how dangerous the Bulls are, they're aware now. Having said all this, the Bulls will beat the Bucks for a second straight time and take the lead in this series.
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