The Impossible Dream? Unpacking the Bulls' Stunner Start to the '25-'26 Season

Honestly, you just had to be there. Or, well, you had to be watching, slack-jawed, as the Chicago Bulls — those Chicago Bulls — began their 2025-26 campaign. Ten games in, and the record? A pristine, utterly bewildering 10-0. Yes, really. It’s the kind of start that makes you rub your eyes, check the standings twice, and then wonder if you’ve somehow stumbled into an alternate basketball reality. And for once, it's a pleasant one.

This isn't just about winning, though, is it? It’s about how they're winning. There’s a swagger, a cohesion, that felt almost alien to a franchise that, let’s be frank, has been wandering in the wilderness for a good long while. Remember all those years? The false dawns, the 'retooling' that never quite gelled? This, though, feels different. It truly does.

A huge part of this unforeseen resurgence, and one could argue the very heart of their newfound rhythm, has been the transformative play of Josh Giddey. Now, when Giddey first landed in Chicago, there were whispers. Doubts, even. Could he truly be the missing piece? Was his game versatile enough to anchor an offense while still facilitating at a high level? Well, for those early skeptics, the answer has been a resounding, emphatic 'yes'. He’s not just passing; he's orchestrating. He’s not just scoring; he’s doing it with a savvy, an efficiency, that elevates everyone around him. And his defensive commitment? It's been nothing short of inspiring.

His vision, frankly, is unparalleled on this squad. It unlocks opportunities, creating those 'easy' buckets that always seem to be just out of reach for lesser teams. And what a luxury that is. He's connected with Vucevic on a whole new level, finding him in those soft spots, and the young wings? They're feasting on open looks Giddey routinely conjures from thin air. It’s like watching a master painter, really, with the court as his canvas.

But it's not a one-man show. Not by a long shot. The collective belief, the genuine joy in each other's success, is palpable. There’s a chemistry brewing here that feels organic, earned. And in truth, that’s often the hardest thing to cultivate in professional sports, isn't it? The late-game huddles, the celebrations after a big defensive stop — it all points to something more profound than just a hot streak. It points to a team that believes, really believes, in what they're building.

Of course, the season is long. Brutally long, some might say. And the Western Conference gauntlet, well, it awaits. Will this early magic fade? Will injuries rear their ugly head? These are the questions that naturally arise, the ones that keep even the most optimistic fans grounded. But for now, as autumn leaves begin to fall in Chicago, there’s a different kind of buzz in the air. A feeling that maybe, just maybe, something special is happening on Madison Street. And for fans who have endured so much, that's more than enough.