Hobbled Bulls Look To Keep Momentum Rolling
The Chicago Bulls play host to the Orlando Magic at United Center on Tuesday evening.

The Bulls (31-18) have won three of their last four games and will look to keep the momentum going, with a chance to build on their, 18-6, home record. They continue to deal with injury trouble, as Lonzo Ball (knee), Alex Caruso (wrist), Derrick Jones (finger) and Patrick Williams (wrist) remain sidelined, while Javonte Green (ankle) is listed as probably for action. DeMar DeRozan leads the team, averaging 27.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 5.8 assists, over his last 10 games. Zach LaVine has looked good since returning from a week-long absence, as he is averaging 24.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.0 steals, over the last 10 games. The Bulls are averaging 111.0 points per game, while shooting an average of 47.6 percent from the field, which is second best in the league.

Meanwhile, this marks the first road game after a five-game home stand for the Magic (11-40), as they will look to build on two straight wins and add to their, 6-22, road record. Cole Anthony leads the team, averaging 17.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game. Mo Bamba is averaging 10.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.0 blocks, while Wendell Carter is averaging 13.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists, per game, to make up a formidable frontcourt. Franz Wagner continues his solid play, averaging 15.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.4 assists, over the last 10 games. The Magic are averaging 102.5 points per game, which is third fewest in the league, and they are giving up an average of 110.4 points against.
Posted on: 1/31/2022 4:09 PM