The Bulls held on for a 13:10 victory over the Bears in the regular-season clash on Saturday. By then it was clear enough who wanted it more, even if the scoreline suggested otherwise. To be fair, neither side looked like running away with it, not until the final period.
The Bulls had been finding their rhythm recently, winning four of their last five before this one. They'd put up 31 against the Phoenix and 34 against the Warriors, but against a disciplined Bears defence they had to grind for every point. The hosts kept their side in it through the middle quarters, then pulled ahead when it mattered.
The Bears came in with momentum of their own, having beaten the Chargers 17:10 on their last outing. But they'd also lost to the Crimson 10:14, so there was some question about consistency. They ran the show in the first half, but the Bulls turned it around after the break.
And here's the thing about a 13-10 game — it's not about dominance, it's about who makes fewer mistakes. The Bulls kept their discipline down the stretch. The Bears had their chances but couldn't convert when the pressure was on.
The result leaves the Bulls sitting comfortably in their division, while the Bears are staring at the drop if this form continues. Not that anyone would say it out loud, but the gap between these two sides is widening.
