Chicago Faces Washington Amid 7-Game Losing Streak

The Chicago Bulls visit Washington on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EDT. Chicago enters 29-49 and sits 12th in the Eastern Conference.

Washington is 17-61 and last in the East. The Bulls aim to halt a 7-game losing streak.

Game details

This matchup is the second meeting this season. The Bulls won the first game 121-120 on Nov. 23.

Josh Giddey scored 18 points in that previous contest for Chicago.

Stat matchup

Chicago is fourth in the Eastern Conference in paint scoring. They average 52.4 points per game in the paint.

Tre Jones leads that effort, averaging 8.7 points in the paint.

The Wizards are shooting 46.3 percent from the field this season. That is 1.6 percentage points below the 47.9 percent the Bulls allow to opponents.

The Bulls are shooting 46.9 percent overall. That figure is 1.8 percent lower than the 48.7 percent the Wizards’ opponents have shot.

Key performers

• Bub Carrington: 10.3 points and 4.6 assists per game for Washington.
• Jaden Hardy: averaging 3.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
• Matas Buzelis: 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks for Chicago.
• Collin Sexton: averaging 18.7 points over his last 10 games.

Recent form

Both teams are 1-9 over their last 10 games. Washington averages 114.9 points per game.

The Wizards also average 38.0 rebounds and 25.0 assists. They shoot 48.1 percent from the field.

Their opponents have averaged 130.4 points per game in that span.

Chicago averages 117.1 points, 43.9 rebounds and 26.0 assists over their last 10 games. They shoot 46.5 percent.

The Bulls’ opponents have averaged 132.1 points per game in those contests.

Injury report

Washington listed multiple players with varying statuses. Anthony Davis is out with a finger issue.

• Tristan Vukcevic: day to day (knee)
• Justin Champagnie: day to day (knee)
• Cam Whitmore: out for season (shoulder)
• Tre Johnson: day to day (foot)
• Alex Sarr: day to day (toe)
• Kyshawn George: out for season (elbow)
• D’Angelo Russell: out (not injury related)
• Trae Young: out (quad)
• Bilal Coulibaly: day to day (heel)

Chicago also has several players sidelined. Anfernee Simons is out with a wrist injury.

• Jalen Smith: out for season (calf)
• Matas Buzelis: day to day (illness)
• Noa Essengue: out for season (shoulder)
• Josh Giddey: day to day (hamstring)
• Nick Richards: day to day (elbow)
• Zach Collins: out for season (toe)

What to watch

Chicago will look to end its 7-game losing streak in Washington. Defense will be a key factor.

Washington needs consistency from its shooters and healthier rotations. Turnovers and tempo could determine the outcome.

Coverage provided by Filmogaz.com.