Chicago Bulls vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Lineups, Predictions & Injury Report (7:00 CT)
The Chicago Bulls arrive off a Monday win over the Houston Rockets at the United Center. Collin Sexton scored 17 first-half points in that victory.
Game overview
The Bulls sit at 29-42 this season. The Philadelphia 76ers are 39-33 and have slipped into the Play-In mix.
Philadelphia is 5-5 over the last ten games. Tyrese Maxey remains sidelined and Joel Embiid is listed as questionable.
What changed for Philly
Paul George returns to the 76ers for the first time since January 29. He missed 25 games after a suspension for violating the league drug policy.
George’s arrival is intended to help Philadelphia chase the Atlanta Hawks over the next stretch of games.
Style and matchup notes
The 76ers rank seventh in fastbreak points per game. They also generate strong second-chance scoring.
Philadelphia plays different styles depending on the lineup. That makes them a tougher team to plan for defensively.
How to Watch
- Who: Chicago Bulls (29-42) at Philadelphia 76ers (39-33)
- Where: Wells Fargo Center
- When: 6:00 PM CT
- Watch: Chicago Sports Network
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Projected starting lineups
| Chicago Bulls | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1. Josh Giddey | 1. VJ Edgecombe |
| 2. Tre Jones | 2. Paul George |
| 3. Isaac Okoro | 3. Justin Edwards |
| 4. Matas Buzelis | 4. Dominick Barlow |
| 5. Jalen Smith | 5. Joel Embiid |
Injury report
The Bulls upgraded Isaac Okoro and Guerschon Yabusele before this game. Okoro has missed time since March 8 with knee soreness.
- Guerschon Yabusele — Questionable (ankle). Missed the Rockets game with an ankle sprain.
- Isaac Okoro — Questionable (knee). Scratched before tip-off against Golden State.
- Anfernee Simons — Doubtful (wrist).
- Jaden Ivey — Out (knee).
- Noa Essengue — Out for season (shoulder).
- Zach Collins — Out for season (wrist).
Yabusele has started 12 of 18 games since joining the Bulls. He has shot 43.5 percent from three in that span.
- Quentin Grimes — Questionable (illness).
- Joel Embiid — Questionable (oblique).
- Tyrese Maxey — Out (finger).
- Kelly Oubre Jr. — Out (elbow).
- Johni Broome — Out (knee).
Matchup outlook and prediction
If Joel Embiid plays, he tilts the game toward Philadelphia. He has troubled the Bulls in prior matchups.
Without Embiid, the 76ers can lack interior size. Chicago could exploit that mismatch on the boards.
Given the uncertainty, the game leans to a close result. I will lean toward the Bulls pulling off a narrow win.
