Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets to Face Off in NBA Playoff Series

Bulls Win Series Opener, Take 1-0 Lead

The Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets will face off in the first round of the NBA playoffs, with the Bulls holding a 1-0 lead after winning the series opener on Saturday night.

The Bulls were led by DeMar DeRozan, who scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Zach LaVine also had a strong game for the Bulls, scoring 29 points and dishing out 7 assists.

The Rockets were led by Jalen Green, who scored 24 points. Kevin Porter Jr. also had a good game for the Rockets, scoring 21 points and dishing out 6 assists.

Rockets Look to Even Series in Game 2

The Rockets will look to even the series in Game 2 on Monday night. The game will be played at the Toyota Center in Houston.

The Rockets will need to play better defense in Game 2. The Bulls shot 52.4% from the field in Game 1, including 40.0% from three-point range.

Bulls Aim to Take 2-0 Lead

The Bulls will aim to take a 2-0 lead in the series in Game 2. The Bulls have a 6-2 record at home in the playoffs this season.

The Bulls will need to continue to play well on offense in Game 2. The Bulls have averaged 118.5 points per game in the playoffs this season.

Series Outlook

The Bulls are the favorites to win the series, but the Rockets have shown that they can be a dangerous team. The Rockets have a lot of young talent, and they are capable of making a run in the playoffs.

The series is likely to be decided by who can play better defense. The Bulls have the better defense, but the Rockets have the potential to be a good defensive team.