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Chicago Bulls: In loving memory of the Bulls after loss to Warriors

By Jason Parini

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 17: Kris Dunn #32 of the Chicago Bulls is attended to by a trainer after suffering a mouth injury following a dunk against the Golden State Warriors at the United Center on January 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Warriors defeated the Bulls 119-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 17: Kris Dunn #32 of the Chicago Bulls is attended to by a trainer after suffering a mouth injury following a dunk against the Golden State Warriors at the United Center on January 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Warriors defeated the Bulls 119-112. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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The Chicago Bulls suffered one of the most brutal defeats in the history of basketball at the United Center on Monday. Let’s pause to reflect on the life of the Bulls.

The Chicago Bulls, age 53, passed away on October 29, 2018 in Chicago surrounded by 20,000 of their loved ones at the hands of the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Born on January 16, 1966 to Dick Klein (d. 2000) in Chicago, Illinois, the franchise had been in declining health for a number of years. They were 2-5 on the season after Monday’s loss.

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The team was clinging to life at halftime after allowing 92 points to the Warriors in the first half alone, finally passing away at the hands of a 149-123 defeat. Klay Thompson surpassed the record for most three-pointers ever in an NBA game, ending with 14. The previous record was 13, held by teammate Stephen Curry. Thompson scored 52 points for the game in 27 minutes on the court. Meanwhile, the Bulls managed to make 11 three-pointers as a team.

The Bulls also allowed the second-most three-pointers ever in an NBA game with 24. The record is 25, held by the 2017 Cleveland Cavaliers. The 24 three-pointers by the Warriors were the most in franchise history for a single game.

In 53 years of life, the Bulls won six NBA championships and were a beloved member of the Chicago community. They made the playoffs 35 times, posting a final franchise record of 2,185-2,037.

The Bulls spent their entire life on the west side of Chicago and were a tremendous part of the community. Despite their struggles in their last year of life, the Bulls were second in the NBA in attendance with an average of 20,229 loved ones in attendance per game behind only the Philadelphia 76ers.

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A candlelight vigil is expected to be held in front of the Michael Jordan statue at the United Center on Tuesday. They are survived by the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League, who are expected to take their place in the NBA, and Benny the Bull. In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to the Jerry Reinsdorf Personal Use Fund.

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