10 Reasons the Chicago Bulls Are Boston’s Biggest Competition in the Conference

There's a concept floating around among NBA fans that there are three elite teams in the Eastern Conference—the Boston Celtics, the Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic. There's a tendency to dismiss the Chicago Bulls from the discussion, but they've been making the case they are the second best team in the Eastern Conference, and a legitimate contender to win it all. 

If you haven't been paying attention, you might think that's a ludicrous statement. The good news is that this slide show is your one stop shopping guide in case you haven't. I've got 10 good reasons for you to show how not only are they among the elite teams in the conference, they're the biggest competition Boston has for the conference crown. 

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