The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home on Friday night as they host the Chicago Bulls in an interconference matchup.
Oklahoma City enters Friday’s contest with a 57-16 record after losing on the road to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2)Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
(Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder in Wednesday’s loss as he ended the game with 33 points and eight rebounds while Lu Dort recorded 14 points and five rebounds.
Now Oklahoma City will try to bounce back at home on Friday as they face off against a struggling Bulls team.
On the other side, Chicago enters Friday’s game with a 29-43 record after losing on the road to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3)© Nell Redmond-Imagn Images
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In Wednesday’s loss to the 76ers, Josh Giddey led the way for the Bulls as he recorded 23 points, nine rebounds and 12 assists while Matas Buzelis added 18 points and eight rebounds of his own.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, one side may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Bulls Injury Report: Will Anfernee Simons, Nick Richards Play?
For the Bulls, they have nine players listed on their injury report, including both Anfernee Simons and Nick Richards.
Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) defends Chicago Bulls guard Anfernee Simons (22)David Banks-Imagn Images
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Chicago has listed Simons as doubtful due to a fractured left wrist that has kept him out since Feb. 22 and he is expected to miss Friday’s matchup.
With Simons still sidelined, Tre Jones and Collin Sexton could both continue to have increased roles.
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The Bulls have listed Richards as questionable due to a right elbow sprain while Guerschon Yabusele is questionable with a left ankle sprain.
Rob Dillingham has been listed as probable and he is expected to play despite dealing with bilateral patella tendon tendonitis.
Zach Collins, Jaden Ivey, Jalen Smith and Noa Essengue have been ruled out as they are set to miss the remainder of the season.
Thunder Injury Report: Will Chet Holmgren Play?
On the other side, the Thunder have two players listed on their injury report, including Chet Holmgren.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet HolmgrenAlonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma City has ruled out Holmgren due to a left hip contusion as he will miss his first game since March 9.
With Holmgren sidelined, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and Jaylin Williams could all be in line for increased roles.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Thomas Sorber (12)Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Thunder have also ruled out Sorber as he continues to recover from a torn ACL that has sidelined him his entire rookie season.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Bulls and Thunder from Oklahoma City at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.