The Houston Rockets will make the trip to the state of Illinois to face off with the Chicago Bulls in their home arena of United Center on this Monday (March 23) evening. In that contest, the Rockets will be looking to keep their current win streak alive vs. their Eastern Conference foe.
On the other side of the court, we expect that the Bulls are going to be looking to snap a streak of their own, though a spate of recent losses will be the motivating factor for Chicago. We expect a Houston win, especially with the Bulls thin in their frontcourt rotations.
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Records, standing, and streaks
At present, the Rockets have a 43-27 record and a two-game win streak, which has them fourth in the Western Conference standings.
Jan 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) shoots the ball as Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (25) defends during the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
The Bulls are the owners of a 28-42 record and a two game losing streak, good enough for 12th place in the East.
What happened in the last game for each team?
Houston beat the Miami Heat 123-122 at home.
Jan 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) reacts after making a basket during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
The Bulls lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-110, also at home.
Injuries
For Houston, Fred VanVleet (ACL) and Steven Adams (ankle) are out.
Jan 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) shoots the ball as Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) defends during the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
For Chicago, Zach Collins (toe), Noa Essengue (shoulder), Jaden Ivey (knee), Isaac Okoro (knee), Anfernee Simons (wrist), and Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) are out, and Jalen Smith (calf) is questionable.
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Probable starting lineups – Houston
Jan 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Probable starting lineups – ChicagoWhat time is tipoff, and on what channels?
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
TV Channel: Space City Home Network
This article originally appeared on Rockets Wire: Rockets vs. Bulls: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (3/23)