NBA: 2022 New Year’s resolution for every Eastern Conference team
Chicago Bulls – Keep your players out of protocols
The Chicago Bulls are surging with All-Star play from both Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan is averaging over 26 points per game, which has helped the Bulls to a 19-10 record. The Bulls need to stay healthy and have guys available to remain atop the Eastern Conference.
COVID-19 has been an issue for this team this year and last year and caused them both times to drop valuable games.
Milwaukee Bucks – Don’t Overplay Giannis.
The Milwaukee Bucks have been cruising this year. While they started a little slow out the gate, they now sit third in the Eastern Conference. Giannis continues to be a great two-way player and is averaging about 32 minutes a night on the court.
The Bucks should continue not to overplay him during the year to keep him fresh for the eventual ramp-up for the playoffs.