Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic: Game Outlook for Monday, 11/7

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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 /

To be honest, neither team is really that good

The Bulls can’t stop a nosebleed, and the Magic can’t put the ball in the basket with eight guys on the floor.

After their 3-0 start, the Bulls are statistically one of the worst teams in the NBA in the last three games.

Reason for the Bulls' bad play: They've been the worst defense in the league, which has stalled the O into the halfcourt & limited assists. pic.twitter.com/WkDriPFXZs
— Mark K (@mkhoops) November 6, 2016

That’s also addressing how bad the Bulls have been on the offensive side of the floor too, but their expected drop in their defensive performance is a huge reason why they’re sitting at 3-3 after a 3-0 start with wins over Boston, Indiana and Brooklyn.

As bad as the Bulls have been defensively in their last three games, the Magic have been that bad offensively — which shouldn’t come as a surprise with their personnel and coach — all season.

Only the Philadelphia 76ers (92.8 points per game) are averaging less per game than the Magic’s 95 per contest. There are just six teams shooting worse than the Magic’s 30.5 percent from 3-point range, and only two teams with a worse overall field goal percentage (41.4 percent) than the Magic.

It helps when you play bad teams like Sacramento and Philadelphia to help get you back on track (kinda).

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