Overview
- Tipoff is set for 8:00 PM ET at the United Center with coverage on FanDuel Sports Network Florida, Chicago Sports Network, NBA League Pass, and Fubo.
- The Bulls ruled out Josh Giddey (left hamstring) and Coby White (right calf tightness), with Zach Collins also sidelined by a right toe sprain.
- Orlando remains without Franz Wagner due to a high ankle sprain, and Jalen Suggs recently returned from a seven-game absence.
- Paolo Banchero powered a 112-110 win at Indiana with 29 points and the go-ahead layup with 7.5 seconds left.
- The teams split their first two meetings; Chicago enters 16-17 off a 134-118 win over New Orleans led by Isaac Okoro and Tre Jones, and Orlando is 19-15.