NOW YOU KNOW

The Chicago Bulls, on the strength of a nine-game winning streak, have moved closer to their first playoff berth since they won the NBA championship in the 1997-98 season with Michael Jordan. The Bulls are tied for fourth in the Eastern Conference. A look at how they’ve done since 1998:

*--* SEASON RECORD FINISH 1998-1999 13-37 8th in Central Division 1999-2000 17-65 8th in Central Division 2000-2001 15-67 8th in Central Division 2001-2002 21-61 8th in Central Division 2002-2003 30-52 6th in Central Division 2003-2004 23-59 8th in Central Division

*--*