Bulls Look to Break Rockets’ 4-Game Win Streak Sunday
Matchup Details
Houston Rockets (9-4, third in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (5-8, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE
Houston is looking to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory against Chicago.
Team Stats
Bulls
The Bulls are 1-4 in home games. Chicago ranks fourth in the league with 28.6 assists per game led by Josh Giddey averaging 6.5.
Rockets
The Rockets have gone 3-2 away from home. Houston ranks third in the league allowing only 106.0 points while holding opponents to 43.8% shooting.
Key Matchup Points
The Bulls average 15.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.8 more made shots on average than the 11.8 per game the Rockets allow. The Rockets’ 44.0% shooting percentage from the field this season is 4.4 percentage points lower than the Bulls have given up to their opponents (48.4%).
Top Performers
Nikola Vucevic is averaging 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 3.1 assists for the Bulls.
Alperen Sengun is averaging 17.3 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 blocks for the Rockets.
Recent Form
Last 10 Games: Bulls: 4-6, averaging 117.2 points, 44.1 rebounds, 29.3 assists, 7.6 steals, and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 123.0 points per game.
Last 10 Games: Rockets: 8-2, averaging 112.2 points, 50.3 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 8.2 steals, and 5.5 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.1 points.
Injuries
Bulls: Lonzo Ball: out (wrist)
Rockets: None listed
Conclusion
The Houston Rockets will look to extend their four-game win streak as they take on the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. The Rockets have been playing well, allowing only 106.0 points per game and holding opponents to 43.8% shooting. The Bulls, on the other hand, have struggled at home, going 1-4 in their last five games. Nikola Vucevic and Josh Giddey will be key players for the Bulls, while Alperen Sengun and Nikola Vucevic will look to lead the Rockets to victory.
FAQs
Q: What is the current record of the Houston Rockets?
A: The Rockets are 9-4, ranking third in the Western Conference.
Q: What is the current record of the Chicago Bulls?
A: The Bulls are 5-8, ranking 10th in the Eastern Conference.
Q: Who are the top performers for the Bulls?
A: Nikola Vucevic is averaging 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 3.1 assists, while Josh Giddey is averaging 6.5 assists per game.
Q: Who are the top performers for the Rockets?
A: Alperen Sengun is averaging 17.3 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 blocks, while Nikola Vucevic is averaging 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 3.1 assists.
