The Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks game will be played on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET, at United Center. The Bulls, with a 13-18 record, are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference and are on a three-game losing streak. Their most recent loss came against the Atlanta Hawks, 133-141.
The Bucks sit fifth in the East with a 16-13 record. After losing to the Cavaliers, they won two games, including a 112-91 victory over the Bulls. However, they were defeated by the Nets 111-105 in their latest game. The Bulls and Bucks have faced each other three times this season, with Chicago winning the first game 133-122 on October 25 and Milwaukee winning the next two, 122-106 on November 20 and 112-91 on December 23. The all-time regular-season series is closely contested, with the Bulls leading 136-134 in 270 meetings.
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Prediction
The Bulls are averaging 117.7 points per game this season, ranking 6th in the NBA, but their defense has been porous, allowing 121.8 points per game, the second-highest in the league. They collected 44.5 rebounds per game (13th) but surrendered 46.8, which is among the worst. On the other hand, Chicago has been proficient from beyond the arc, making 16.5 three-pointers per game, ranking 2nd in the league, with a shooting percentage of 37.5%, which places them 9th.
The Bucks score 112.5 points per game, placing them 15th, and concede 111.2 points, ranking them 12th. They grab 43.1 rebounds per game but allow 44.7, ranking in the lower half. Milwaukee’s perimeter game is effective, hitting 14.5 three-pointers per game (10th) and shooting 39.1% from three, ranking 3rd in the league.
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Chicago Bulls
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PG Talen Horton-Tucker
SG Coby White
SF Zach LaVine
PF Patrick Williams
C Nikola Vucevic
Milwaukee Bucks
PG AJ Green
SG Khris Middleton
SF Andre Jackson Jr.
PF Bobby Portis
C Brook Lopez
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Injuries Update
The Bulls have several players listed as questionable for their upcoming game. Matas Buzelis, Lonzo Ball, Josh Giddey, and Ayo Dosunmu all deal with illnesses or injuries. Buzelis, Ball, and Giddey are affected by illness, while Dosunmu is dealing with an Achilles issue.
The Bucks also have multiple players who are uncertain about the game. Chris Livingston, AJ Johnson, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are all listed as questionable due to illness. Damian Lillard is also questionable with a calf injury.
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