Bulls’ 3 BIG Problems! Giddey’s 15 Assists + Should Bulls START Okoro Over Powell?

Josh Giddey delivered 19 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds against Philadelphia. Should the Chicago Bulls give Isaac Okoro another opportunity to start when Norman Powell returns?

On this episode of Chicago Bulls Central, host Haize breaks down Chicago’s rebounding problems, three-point shooting struggles and free-throw opportunities before tackling two major rotation questions: Should Okoro keep starting, and has Noa Essengue earned a bigger role?

🚨 THREE PROBLEMS THE BULLS CANNOT KEEP IGNORING

Through nine games, Chicago is shooting 27.2% from three while attempting 42.1 threes per game. The Bulls are also allowing a league-worst 14.7 offensive rebounds per game and shooting 75.3% at the free-throw line, despite leading the NBA in attempts.

Against Philadelphia, the Sixers won second-chance points 33–12 in a game Chicago lost by six. Haize explains why finishing defensive possessions and creating better perimeter opportunities matter more than another lineup change alone.

Chicago did improve at the foul line against Philadelphia, making 19 of 23. Can the Bulls build on that while fixing the other problems? Pasted text(6) Pasted text(6)

👀 GIDDEY’S 15 ASSISTS: SHOULD OKORO KEEP STARTING?

Okoro scored 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting while replacing Powell, who was unavailable with right shoulder inflammation and soreness. This was an injury replacement, not an announced permanent benching.

Haize examines whether Okoro’s cutting, screening and perimeter responsibilities could help the starting group, while Powell supplies scoring in staggered combinations. One productive game does not prove Powell caused Giddey’s earlier struggles, but it does give Chicago something worth testing. Pasted text(6)

🔥 NOA ESSENGUE MAKES HIS CASE!

10 points. Seven rebounds. Fifteen minutes.

Has Noa earned a consistent stretch of meaningful playing time? Haize discusses his rebounding, developing jumper and potential fit alongside Nic Claxton or Jalen Smith, plus what he needs to demonstrate before his role grows. Pasted text(6)

💬 Bulls Nation: What changes first?

Should Okoro keep starting? Would you support regular 18–20 minutes for Noa? And which problem should Chicago address first: rebounding, three-point shooting or free throws?

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