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Chicago Bulls vs. Portland Trail Blazers: 3 Takeaways from Monday’s Loss

By Michael Whitlow

Dec 5, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the third quarter of the game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the third quarter of the game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) is defended by Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) during the third quarter of the game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports /

Here’s three takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 112-110 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night at home.

Rajon Rondo wasn’t the only thing the Chicago Bulls lost on Monday night.

Rondo sat out Monday’s game with a one-game suspension stemming from Saturday’s night loss in Dallas, and the Bulls fell at home for the second straight game to the Portland Trail Blazers, 112-110.

Damian Lillard paced the Blazers with 30 points on 11-of-24 shooting, while backcourt mate C.J. McCollum chipped in 24 points. Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade once again led the Bulls on Monday night, combining for 60 (!) of the Bulls’ 110 points, including 19 points combined at the charity stripe on 21 attempts.

Despite the big numbers from the Marquette duo, the Bulls fell despite being +12 on the glass (50-38), 11 blocks on the defensive end, and 30 bench points.

Having mentioned the good (and bad) from Monday, here’s three takeaways from the loss, including what could a turnaround performance from a key player in the Bulls rotation.

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