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Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers: 3 Takeaways, Notes from Monday’s Win

By Michael Whitlow

Dec 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) shoots over Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) shoots over Indiana Pacers forward Thaddeus Young (21) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Chicago Bulls
Dec 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams (7) shoots over Indiana Pacers guard Rodney Stuckey (2) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /

2. The Bulls are undefeated when Michael Carter-Williams plays

Michael Carter-Williams has played in four games for the Bulls this season.

The Bulls are 4-0 in those games.

Yes, that means something and no, it doesn’t mean anything.

Carter-Williams’ return to the Bulls rotation saw the former NBA Rookie of the Year award winner play 19 minutes, including being a part of the reason that Rajon Rondo only played 24 minutes and didn’t log a single second in the fourth quarter of Monday’s win.

In those 19 minutes, MCW missed all five of his shot attempts, which is probably expected for a guy that had issues scoring the basketball long before the wrist and knee injuries he suffered on Halloween night in Brooklyn kept him out for 27 games this season.

He’s never going to be an offensive threat for the Bulls, but having Carter-Williams back in the rotation means less Rondo (which is good for the Bulls’ long-term future) and a solid defender as a lead guard off the bench.

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