The 2013-14 Chicago Bulls season was marked by resilience and tactical adaptability. Under the stewardship of head coach Tom Thibodeau, the Bulls entered the season with high hopes, driven by the anticipated return of Derrick Rose, who missed the entire previous season due to an ACL injury. However, the team’s aspirations took a hit when Rose suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee in November, sidelining him for the remainder of the season. This setback forced the Bulls to recalibrate their strategy and rely heavily on their formidable defense.
Despite the loss of their star player, the Bulls managed a commendable season, finishing with a 48-34 record, securing the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. The team’s success was primarily attributed to their defensive prowess, ranking second in the NBA for points allowed per game. Joakim Noah emerged as the team’s cornerstone, delivering a career-best season. His versatility was on full display, averaging 12.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game, earning him the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award and a spot on the All-NBA First Team.
Complementing Noah’s efforts was the stellar play of Taj Gibson, who provided crucial depth and energy off the bench, and Jimmy Butler, who continued his development into a reliable two-way player. The mid-season trade that sent Luol Deng to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Andrew Bynum (who was waived) also highlighted the team’s focus on financial flexibility and future planning.
In the playoffs, the Bulls faced the Washington Wizards in the first round. Despite their strong regular season and defensive acumen, Chicago struggled against Washington’s dynamic backcourt duo of John Wall and Bradley Beal. The Bulls’ lack of offensive firepower was evident, leading to a 4-1 series defeat. Nevertheless, the season was a testament to the Bulls’ grit and tenacity, setting the stage for future campaigns with a healthier roster and renewed aspirations.
- Regular Season Record: 48-34
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 1-4
Chicago Bulls Roster and Stats for 2013-14 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Luol Deng | 23 | 19.0 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 27.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Derrick Rose | 10 | 15.9 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 34.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| D.J. Augustin | 61 | 14.9 | 2.1 | 5.0 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 41.1 | 5 | 13.2 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 26.9 |
| Carlos Boozer | 76 | 13.7 | 8.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 5 | 9.6 | 7.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jimmy Butler | 67 | 13.1 | 4.9 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 28.3 | 5 | 13.6 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 30.0 |
| Taj Gibson | 82 | 13.0 | 6.8 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 5 | 18.2 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| Joakim Noah | 80 | 12.6 | 11.3 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 5 | 10.4 | 12.8 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Mike Dunleavy | 82 | 11.3 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 38.0 | 5 | 13.2 | 3.6 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 46.2 |
| Kirk Hinrich | 73 | 9.1 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 35.1 | 5 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 36.8 |
| Tony Snell | 77 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 32.0 | 5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Jimmer Fredette | 8 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 36.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Cartier Martin | 6 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 60.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Marquis Teague | 19 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Nazr Mohammed | 80 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mike James | 11 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tornike Shengelia | 9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Erik Murphy | 24 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ronnie Brewer | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Lou Amundson | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jarvis Varnado | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Chicago Bulls in the 2014 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Washington Wizards
In the 2014 NBA Playoffs, the Chicago Bulls faced off against the Washington Wizards in the first round, entering as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. Despite having home-court advantage, the Bulls struggled to contain the Wizards' dynamic backcourt, ultimately losing the series 4-1. Chicago's offense, hampered by the absence of Derrick Rose, couldn't find enough firepower to match Washington's balanced attack, leading to an early postseason exit.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2014 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 102-93 | |
| Apr 22, 2014 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 101-99 | |
| Apr 25, 2014 | @ Washington Wizards | W 100-97 | |
| Apr 27, 2014 | @ Washington Wizards | L 98-89 | |
| Apr 29, 2014 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 75-69 |
Chicago Bulls 2013-14 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2013-14 season for the Chicago Bulls.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2013 | @ Miami Heat | L 107-95 | |
| Oct 31, 2013 | vs. New York Knicks | W 82-81 | |
| Nov 02, 2013 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 107-104 | |
| Nov 06, 2013 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 97-80 | |
| Nov 08, 2013 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 97-73 | |
| Nov 11, 2013 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 96-81 | |
| Nov 15, 2013 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 96-80 | |
| Nov 16, 2013 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 110-94 | |
| Nov 18, 2013 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 86-81 | |
| Nov 21, 2013 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 97-87 | |
| Nov 22, 2013 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 98-95 | |
| Nov 24, 2013 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 121-82 | |
| Nov 25, 2013 | @ Utah Jazz | L 89-83 | |
| Nov 27, 2013 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 99-79 | |
| Nov 30, 2013 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 97-93 | |
| Dec 02, 2013 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 131-128 | |
| Dec 05, 2013 | vs. Miami Heat | W 107-87 | |
| Dec 07, 2013 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 92-75 | |
| Dec 10, 2013 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 78-74 | |
| Dec 11, 2013 | @ New York Knicks | L 83-78 | |
| Dec 13, 2013 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 91-90 | |
| Dec 14, 2013 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 99-77 | |
| Dec 16, 2013 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 83-82 | |
| Dec 18, 2013 | @ Houston Rockets | L 109-94 | |
| Dec 19, 2013 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 107-95 | |
| Dec 21, 2013 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 100-84 | |
| Dec 25, 2013 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 95-78 | |
| Dec 28, 2013 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 105-83 | |
| Dec 30, 2013 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 95-91 | |
| Dec 31, 2013 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 85-79 | |
| Jan 02, 2014 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 94-82 | |
| Jan 04, 2014 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 91-84 | |
| Jan 07, 2014 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 92-87 | |
| Jan 10, 2014 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 81-72 | |
| Jan 11, 2014 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 103-97 | |
| Jan 13, 2014 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 102-88 | |
| Jan 15, 2014 | @ Orlando Magic | W 128-125 | |
| Jan 17, 2014 | @ Washington Wizards | L 96-93 | |
| Jan 18, 2014 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 103-78 | |
| Jan 20, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 102-100 | |
| Jan 22, 2014 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 98-87 | |
| Jan 24, 2014 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 112-95 | |
| Jan 25, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 89-87 | |
| Jan 27, 2014 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 95-86 | |
| Jan 29, 2014 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 96-86 | |
| Feb 01, 2014 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 88-79 | |
| Feb 03, 2014 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 99-70 | |
| Feb 04, 2014 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 101-92 | |
| Feb 06, 2014 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 102-87 | |
| Feb 09, 2014 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 92-86 | |
| Feb 11, 2014 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 100-85 | |
| Feb 13, 2014 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 92-76 | |
| Feb 19, 2014 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 94-92 | |
| Feb 21, 2014 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 117-89 | |
| Feb 23, 2014 | @ Miami Heat | L 93-79 | |
| Feb 25, 2014 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 107-103 | |
| Feb 26, 2014 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 103-83 | |
| Feb 28, 2014 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 100-91 | |
| Mar 02, 2014 | vs. New York Knicks | W 109-90 | |
| Mar 03, 2014 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 96-80 | |
| Mar 05, 2014 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 105-94 | |
| Mar 07, 2014 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 85-77 | |
| Mar 09, 2014 | vs. Miami Heat | W 95-88 | |
| Mar 11, 2014 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 104-96 | |
| Mar 13, 2014 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 111-87 | |
| Mar 15, 2014 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 94-87 | |
| Mar 17, 2014 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 97-85 | |
| Mar 19, 2014 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 102-94 | |
| Mar 21, 2014 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 91-79 | |
| Mar 22, 2014 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 91-81 | |
| Mar 24, 2014 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 89-77 | |
| Mar 28, 2014 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 91-74 | |
| Mar 30, 2014 | @ Boston Celtics | W 107-102 | |
| Mar 31, 2014 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 94-80 | |
| Apr 02, 2014 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 105-92 | |
| Apr 04, 2014 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 102-90 | |
| Apr 05, 2014 | @ Washington Wizards | W 96-78 | |
| Apr 09, 2014 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 102-87 | |
| Apr 11, 2014 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 106-98 | |
| Apr 13, 2014 | @ New York Knicks | L 100-89 | |
| Apr 14, 2014 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 108-95 | |
| Apr 16, 2014 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 91-86 |
