Bulls off to best start since 1997-98 season

In the hard-to-believe category, the Bulls at 5-4 are actually off to their best start since the 1997-98 season (also 5-4). And, they have done it against the second-toughest schedule in the league to-date.

The Bulls have played teams with a .595 winning percentage; only the Wizards have played a tougher schedule (.625).