NBA Power Rankings: LA Clippers Are Real, And They’re Spectacular

November 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) celebrates with forward Blake Griffin (32) after scoring a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 19, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) celebrates with forward Blake Griffin (32) after scoring a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 7, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) during the first quarter of the game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) during the first quarter of the game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago Bulls are a bit of an enigma at this point in the season. One night, they look like world-beaters. On that same night, Dwyane Wade could look like Ray freakin’ Allen. Then, on the next, they look like a team destined for the lottery. And Dwyane Wade looks, well, like Dwyane Wade.

Question is, who is the real Bulls team? I think it’s safe to say that they’re somewhere in-between both of those extremes.

In other words, the Bulls aren’t a great team. They aren’t terrible either. Chicago will probably make the playoffs as a 6, 7 or 8 seed. However, they likely won’t inflict much damage when they get into the dance. Unless, of course, Dwyane Wade decides to go completely insane again, like he did against the Charlotte Hornets last season.