Chicago Faces Philadelphia on 4-Game Home Slide
Matchup Details
Philadelphia 76ers (16-27, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (19-26, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -3.5; over/under is 230.5
Stop the Slide
Chicago hosts Philadelphia looking to stop its four-game home slide.
Bulls’ Struggles
The Bulls have gone 15-15 against Eastern Conference teams. Chicago has an 11-16 record in games decided by 10 or more points.
76ers’ Strengths
The 76ers are 13-14 in Eastern Conference play. Philadelphia ranks last in the Eastern Conference recording only 22.3 assists per game led by Tyrese Maxey averaging 5.9.
Three-Point Showdown
The Bulls average 15.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 more made shots on average than the 13.6 per game the 76ers give up. The 76ers average 12.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.9 fewer makes per game than the Bulls give up.
Top Performers
Zach LaVine is shooting 51.3% and averaging 24.0 points for the Bulls. Nikola Vucevic is averaging 19.1 points over the last 10 games.
Maxey is averaging 26.5 points, 5.9 assists, and two steals for the 76ers. Eric Gordon is averaging 2.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Last 10 Games
Bulls: 3-7, averaging 113.4 points, 47.3 rebounds, 26.9 assists, 7.9 steals, and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.5 points per game.
76ers: 2-8, averaging 109.5 points, 36.1 rebounds, 23.5 assists, 7.7 steals, and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.3 points.
Injuries
Bulls: Coby White: out (ankle), Chris Duarte: day to day (personal), Ayo Dosunmu: day to day (calf), Torrey Craig: out (leg).
76ers: Joel Embiid: out (foot), Jared McCain: out for season (meniscus), Caleb Martin: day to day (groin), Kyle Lowry: day to day (hip), Andre Drummond: day to day (toe), KJ Martin: out (foot).
Conclusion
The Chicago Bulls are looking to stop their four-game home slide when they face the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. The Bulls have struggled against Eastern Conference teams, with a 15-15 record, and have been outscored by an average of 10 points in games decided by 10 or more points. The 76ers, on the other hand, have been led by Tyrese Maxey, who is averaging 26.5 points, 5.9 assists, and two steals per game.
FAQs
Q: What is the current record of the Chicago Bulls?
A: The Chicago Bulls have a record of 19-26.
Q: What is the current record of the Philadelphia 76ers?
A: The Philadelphia 76ers have a record of 16-27.
Q: Who is the top scorer for the Chicago Bulls?
A: Zach LaVine is the top scorer for the Chicago Bulls, averaging 24.0 points per game.
Q: Who is the top scorer for the Philadelphia 76ers?
A: Tyrese Maxey is the top scorer for the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 26.5 points per game.
