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The 10 Best Lineups in the NBA Playoffs Since 2001

Brett Oswalt  —  @bRo14thekid May 10th, 2017
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8) 2014-15 Chicago Bulls

Lineup: Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler, Mike Dunleavy, Pau Gasol, Joakim Noah

Net Rating: 20.3

Much like the aforementioned Pacers squad, this Chicago Bulls team was all about defense. Led by coach Tom Thibodeau, the Bulls had 4.6 less field goal attempts per 100 possessions, yet they converted for an effective field goal percentage that was 13.1% superior to the opposition.

In the same way, this Bulls squad also ran into a LeBron-led team in the conference semis. They gave James' Cavaliers a tough time -- having won two of six games in the series -- but after winning 50 regular season games, the postseason result was disappointing all the same.

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