On Friday, the Chicago Bulls (16-17) host the Orlando Magic (19-15) 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 New Orleans Pelicans 134-118 at home on Wednesday, improving to 7-3 over their last 10 games. They led for most of the game and went ahead by as many as 17 points after committing a season-low nine turnovers and shooting 51.1% from the field.
Isaac Okoro produced 24 points to lead the Bulls, while Tre Jones tallied 20 points and 12 assists and Matas Buzelis added 19 points. Jones became the first player in franchise history with at least 20 points and 10 assists in a game on 100% shooting (7-of-7).
The Magic are coming off a 112-110 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, moving to 1-1 on their current three-game road trip. The group outscored the Pacers 70-38 in the paint and held advantages in rebounds (49-39) and assists (28-22).
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 29 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, Anthony Black scored 15 points and Jalen Suggs added 11 points in his first game back since Dec. 13. Banchero converted the go-ahead layup to seal the win with 7.5 seconds left.
The Magic and Bulls are meeting for the third time this season. They have split the first two matchups, though Orlando has taken seven out of the last 10 overall.
How to Watch
Date: Jan. 2
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Channel: FanDuel Sports Network – Florida, WESH, Chicago Sports Network
Stream Magic and Bulls live on Fubo! (free trial)
Betting Lines
Point Spread: Magic -5.5
Money Line: Bulls +170, Magic -210
Over/Under: 233.5
NBA Odds via BetMGM
Jerseys
Orlando: Icon Edition (blue)
Chicago: Association Edition (white)
Source: LockerVision
Magic at Bulls Injury Report
Orlando: Jonathan Isaac (knee) is questionable. Colin Castleton (two-way contract), Franz Wagner (ankle) and Moe Wagner (knee) are out.
Chicago: Emanuel Miller (hamstring) and Lachlan Olbrich (ankle) are questionable. Zach Collins (shoulder), Noa Essengue (shoulder), Trentyn Flowers (two-way contract), Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Coby White (calf) are out.
Projected Starting Lineups
Orlando Magic:
Desmond BanePaolo BancheroWendell Carter Jr.Anthony BlackJalen Suggs
Chicago Bulls:
Isaac OkoroJalen SmithNikola VučevićMatas BuzelisTre Jones