On Sunday, the Chicago Bulls (10-14) host the New Orleans Pelicans (4-22) at the United Center, and if you’re wondering how to catch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.
The Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets 129-126 on Friday, ending a seven-game losing streak. They shot 55.3% from the field and produced 80 points in the paint, the most in franchise history since at least 1996-97 when the NBA started tracking the stat.
Josh Giddey led the way with 26 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds, while Patrick Williams and Zach Collins scored 16 points apiece off the bench. Giddey passed Clem Haskins for ninth in franchise history in games with at least 10 assists (27).
The Pelicans also snapped a seven-game losing streak in their last time out, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 143-120 on Thursday. The group outscored the Trail Blazers 73-52 in the second half, shooting 56.6% from the field over the last two quarters.
Trey Murphy III produced a team-high 24 points and six rebounds, Bryce McGowens scored 23 points and seven rebounds and Jordan Poole added 22 points. Murphy has scored at least 20 points in five straight games, tied for the second-longest streak of his career (6).
The Pelicans and Bulls are meeting for the second and final time this season. New Orleans won the first matchup on Nov. 24 and has taken 12 out of the previous 21 overall.
How to Watch
Date: Dec. 14
Time: 7 p.m. EST
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Channel: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, Chicago Sports Network
Stream Pelicans and Bulls live on Fubo! (free trial)
Betting Lines
Point Spread: Bulls -3.5
Money Line: Pelicans +150, Bulls -185
Over/Under: 248.5
NBA Odds via BetMGM
Jerseys
New Orleans: Statement Edition (red)
Chicago: Statement Edition (black)
Source: LockerVision
Pelicans at Bulls Injury Report
New Orleans: Zion Williamson (adductor) is questionable. Trey Alexander (two-way contract), Hunter Dickinson (two-way contract) and Dejounte Murray (Achilles) are out.
Chicago: Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable. Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) is doubtful. Noa Essengue (shoulder), Trentyn Flowers (two-way contract), Emanuel Miller (two-way contract) and Lachlan Olbrich (two-way contract) are out.
Projected Starting Lineups
New Orleans Pelicans
Trey Murphy IIISaddiq BeyDerik QueenHerb JonesJeremiah Fears
Chicago Bulls:
Isaac OkoroMatas BuzelisNikola VučevićCoby WhiteJosh Giddey