Dallas Mavericks Cooper Flagg (Image via Getty) The Dallas Mavericks play the Chicago Bulls on January 10, 2026, at the United Center. Injuries on both sides have changed the shape of this game. What was expected to be a fast, open matchup now looks more like a test of depth and decision-making.Neither team is having a strong season. Chicago comes in at 17–20, while Dallas sits at 14–24. With so many regular players unavailable, roles are shifting quickly. Players further down the rotation will decide how this game plays out.
Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls Injury Report (January 10, 2026)
Dallas Mavericks is missing much of its core. Anthony Davis is out with a left finger sprain. The impact is clear: the Mavericks are 10–10 when he plays and just 4–14 when he does not. Kyrie Irving remains out following left knee surgery. Dereck Lively II (right foot surgery), P.J. Washington (right ankle sprain), Dante Exum (right knee surgery), and Brandon Williams (illness) are also unavailable.With so many absences, Dallas leans heavily on rookie Cooper Flagg and veteran Klay Thompson to carry the offense.Chicago Cubs has its own problems. Josh Giddey is out with a left hamstring strain. Zach Collins (right toe sprain), Noa Essengue (left shoulder surgery), and Jalen Smith (contusion) are also sidelined. Kevin Huerter is listed as questionable due to lower back tightness, which could further thin the guard rotation.
Dallas Mavericks vs Chicago Bulls How to Watch and Odds (January 10, 2026)
The game tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET. Local coverage will be on CHSN+ and KFAA, with streaming available on Fubo and Prime Video. Chicago is favored by 2.5 points. The total is set at 233.5.
Team Snapshot
Both teams score at a decent rate but struggle to stop opponents.TeamRecordPPGOpp PPGKey Performer Avg Chicago Bulls 17-20 ~115 ~117Nikola Vucevic: 16.4 pts, 9.0 reb, 3.8 ast Dallas Mavericks 14-24 ~112 ~118Cooper Flagg: 21.7 pts, 6.7 reb, 5.3 astChicago’s record drops sharply without Jalen Smith, while Dallas continues to struggle defensively without Davis protecting the rim.Also read: NBA Player Props: Best Over and Under Picks to Target on Saturday (January 10, 2026)
What Decides the Game
Scoring should still come, even with the injuries. Many games involving both teams have gone over the total this season. Flagg gives Dallas a chance to stay close, but Chicago’s home court and more stable backcourt, led by Coby White, provide an edge. Matas Buzelis is another player to watch, especially against a short-handed Dallas defense. Chicago is positioned to win by a small margin.