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Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 Takeaways

By Hunter Kuffel

Dec 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) reacts after making a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at the United Center. Minnesota defeats Chicago 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) reacts after making a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at the United Center. Minnesota defeats Chicago 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) shoots the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves center Cole Aldrich (45) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) shoots the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves center Cole Aldrich (45) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

The Wade-Felicio Chemistry Grows

Watch this.

When the PAE crew collectively whined about Felicio’s minutes earlier this season, this is exactly why, and Dwyane Wade realizes it. Wade connected with Felicio for two lob dunks tonight, and the potential of all of Felicio’s hard rim running is starting to be realized.

If Wade can convince some more of his teammates to start looking for the lob a little more during the pick and roll, Felicio could start racking up dunks without much more effort. He already rolls hard to the rim on most of his pick-and-rolls, it’s just a matter of his teammates looking for him.

Look at this clip of Doug McDermott passing up a clear lob for a missed layup instead:

If all goes well and Felicio keeps getting consistent minutes, these opportunities will become more apparent and the Felicio lob will become a semi-regular occurrence. Maybe my wildest dreams will come true and the Wade-Felicio lob will become the new Pau-Jimmy lob. I should probably dream bigger in life.

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