said. “Guys were coming up with different things to do and Jimmy came up with the escape room. Some of us has never done it before so he coordinated everything. It was perfect, it was great.

“We have a great locker room. We have to continue that all year. When we won three or lost three early in the season, the locker room was the same, and that’s key.”

The Bulls’ 10-6 start might be surprising to some NBA observers, but they’ve had a favorable schedule. Tougher tests are in store.

After hosting the Lakers on Wednesday, the Bulls will face defending champion Cleveland for the first time on Friday at the United Center.

Coach Fred Hoiberg hoped the early-season road trip pulled the Bulls even tighter.

“I don’t mind going on the road early like we did,” Hoiberg said. “It gives your guys a chance to bond, to spend a lot of time together, continue to build on chemistry.

“Guys took it upon themselves to do team activities and team dinners. These guys really like each other. And that certainly helps when you’re on the floor.”

Wade appreciated how the Bulls have competed this season. Outside of a 17-point loss at Indiana on Nov. 5, they’ve had a chance to win every game in the fourth quarter.

“Hopefully we’re not even close to what we can be,” he said. “As a player I look at the record and say, ‘10-6, I think we could be 12-4.’ That’s how we look at it, but it could be worse as well, so we’re in a good place.”

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