The Chicago Bulls face a potentially difficult game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Spurs’ Offensive Prowess Presents a Major Challenge
The San Antonio Spurs’ offence has been dominant in March, making them a particularly tough opponent for the Bulls. The Spurs have been shooting roughly 50.0 percent from the field and 39.0 percent from downtown over the last 15 games. The Bulls have given up 123.2 points per game in March.
San Antonio has also been one of the best defensive squads all season long, holding teams to the sixth-fewest points in the paint per game.
Injury Concerns for the Bulls Frontcourt
The Bulls face the Spurs with an undersized or banged-up frontcourt. Nick Richards and Guerschon Yabusele are both dealing with ankle sprains. Jalen Smith is also out for the season.
Guerschon Yabusele is AVAILABLE (ankle). Nick Richards is OUT (elbow). Anfernee Simons is OUT (wrist). Jalen Smith is OUT FOR SEASON (calf). Zach Collins is OUT FOR SEASON (wrist). Noa Essengue is OUT FOR SEASON (shoulder).
Offensive Strategy and Key Matchups
The Bulls have been solid on the offensive end in recent weeks, scoring 124 points or more in four of their last seven games. However, much of their success has come at the rim.
Tonight will be a big test for wings like Matas Buzelis and Leonard Miller. Josh Giddey is going to have to be even more aggressive with the ball in his hands and avoid letting Stephon Castle knock him off balance.
- Josh Giddey
- Isaac Okoro
- Matas Buzelis
- Leonard Miller
- Guerschon Yabusele
- De’Aaron Fox
- Stephon Castle
- Devin Vassell
- Julian Champagnie
- Victor Wembanyama
The Bulls are going to have to lean on their length and rebounding even more. Both have done a good job of using their size in recent weeks, but San Antonio presents an entirely new challenge.
Small ball against Victor Wembanyama?
The game takes place at Frost Bank Canter, 7:00 PM CT and can be watched on Peacock.