For the first time in five years, the Chicago Bulls are headed to the playoffs.
In the first round, the Bulls drew the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks.
Unfortunately for the Bulls, they've struggled against the top teams in the NBA, including the Bucks. In four games this season, the Bulls didn't win one. The last two contests were particularly lop-sided.
But everything is reset in the playoffs, and the Bulls are hoping to turn the tide.
When do the Bulls play?
Game 1, in Milwaukee, will tip off Easter Sunday at 5:30 p.m. CT. Then, a two-day layoff before Game 2 on Wednesday, April 20.
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After that, the series shifts back to Chicago for Games 3 (on Friday, April 22) and 4 (on Sunday, April 24). If necessary, Games 5, 6 and 7 will take place the following Wednesday, Friday and Sunday:
| Game | Day | Date | Away Team | Home Team | Time (CT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun. | 17-April | Bulls | Bucks | 5:30 PM |
| 2 | Wed. | 20-April | Bulls | Bucks | 8:30 PM |
| 3 | Fri. | 22-April | Bucks | Bulls | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | Sun. | 24-April | Bucks | Bulls | 12:00 PM |
| 5* | Wed. | 27-April | Bulls | Bucks | TBD |
| 6* | Fri. | 29-April | Bucks | Bulls | TBD |
| 7* | Wed. | 1-May | Bulls | Bucks | TBD |
* = if necessary
Games 1, 2 and 3 will be available on NBC Sports Chicago. Bulls Pre- and Postgame Live will be available for every game as well.
When do the Bulls play?
Games 1, 2 and 3 will air on NBC Sports Chicago. Game 4 will be broadcast on ABC. The TV broadcast information for games 5, 6 and 7 have yet to be released.
How to buy Bulls playoff tickets
The Bulls are selling tickets to all three home games of the first round at chicagobulls.com/tickets. Tickets are also available on Ticketmaster.
Presently, the $79 gets you in the door and a seat in the 300 level. Courtside tickets are going for over $6,000 while tickets in the 100 level start around $229.
If you're very optimistic, tickets are on sale for the Bulls' three home games in the second round of the playoffs as well.