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April 17, 2017 View email in browser SPONSORED BY Bulls quiet doubters — for now Fans still can make the argument the Bulls would have been better off qualifying for the NBA lottery and missing the playoffs, except nobody will be listening — not now. Jimmy Butler and his friends are making too much noise. Butler finished Sunday’s game with 30 points and nine rebounds. What’s more, he guarded Isaiah Thomas down the stretch and did a nice job of keeping the ball out of the Celtics star’s hands in leading the Bulls to the upset win. A good opening game for Butler, Steve Rosenbloom writes. A good opening statement in renewed trade negotiations with the Celtics. Bobby Portis attacked his playoff debut with confidence. Read More Blackhawks on the ropes It’s not just that the Hawks blew Game 2, it’s that they displayed zero desperation. It’s an especially empty feeling when your top players look helpless. Now the defense needs to step up. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Brewers’ recipe The Brewers’ rebuild is building steam as the team heads to Wrigley Field for a three-game series. Over the weekend, the Cubs’ bats, bullpen fail to deliver as Pirates complete sweep. Read More Hot Sox  Avisail Garcia stays hot for White Sox with a 10th-inning homer vs. the Twins. Sox open a series at Yankee Stadium Monday night. Dane Dunning’s 13 strikeouts for Class-A Kannapolis highlights the top-10 prospects roundup. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Arms race Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes’ big arm has the Bears going deep on draft research. As we look at what’s out there and what the Bears need, here’s our assessment at defensive line. Read More Sign up for Newsletters | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Unsubscribe | Copyright © 2017 Chicago Tribune | 435 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611, (800) 874-2863