Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic: Three Takeaways

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Mar 26, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson (22) goes up for the shot against Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) and guard Elfrid Payton (left) during the first quarter of a basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

The Chicago Bulls got back on track after dropping three straight games. It was quite the bloodbath as Chicago defeated the Orlando Magic 112-80.

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The Bulls began the season putting the entire league on notice with their explosive offensive attack. Chicago was leading the league in offensive rating after jumping out to a 3-0 start. Dwyane Wade was looking like Steph Curry from deep. It appeared that perhaps all of the talk about spacing during the offseason was overblown.

But then, it seemed that could have been a mirage. Chicago came back down to earth, dropping three straight to fall to .500 after a promising start.

However, the Bulls looked much more like the team that started 3-0 as they took care of Orlando. Chicago took control after a game-changing timeout by coach Fred Hoiberg in first quarter.

Jimmy Butler was fantastic once again tonight. He put into focus his incredible ability to get to the free throw line. Additionally, Robin Lopez provided crucial scoring early on and helped Chicago stay in the game while they were giving a half-hearted effort on defense.

The bottom line: The Bulls utterly dismantled the Magic and it was never close after the aforementioned timeout.

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