That was such a good win. Yes it may have been more telling of the Timberwolves flaws: bad bench, clutch screw-ups, and they've now lost four straight. But there wasn't a rest or injury caveat, the Bulls played really well to keep it a close game to even allow for their stupid clutch magic.

The depressing part is, yes, AK is grasping at any success, and with Giddey's return "we'll see what we have" even though it's only 8 games or so until the trade deadline. So he'll still "want to see what we have" and keep everyone.

But the truth is that'd be the case no matter where the Bulls record was. Even if they were in Milwaukee's standings position AK would feel that way. He'll never be realistic, always delude himself because it makes him look better to the 'dorfs.

So might as well win, I guess?