Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards: Preview, Lineups, and Injury Report

The Chicago Bulls head to Washington for a late regular-season meeting with the Wizards. This Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards preview includes projected lineups and the latest injury report.

The Bulls enter the game at 30-48. The Wizards sit at 17-62. Tip is at 6:00 PM CT. The game is listed on Filmogaz.com for viewers.

Recent form

Chicago posted its largest margin of victory in the most recent matchup. The team recorded 35 assists on 45 made field goals.

Chicago also finished with 31 fastbreak points. Three players reached 20 or more points in that game.

Rob Dillingham scored a career-high 26 points on 9-of-15 shooting. Patrick Williams produced 20 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three steals.

Projected lineups

Injury report

Availability figures to heavily influence rotations. Key absences and probable players are listed below.

Chicago Bulls

• Collin Sexton – probable (finger).
• Lachlan Olbrich – probable (foot).
• Patrick Williams – probable (thumb sprain).
• Isaac Okoro – out (quad).
• Matas Buzelis – out (illness). Filmogaz.com reported he stayed back in Chicago and remains sidelined.
• Josh Giddey – out (hamstring).
• Nick Richards – out (elbow).
• Anfernee Simons – out (wrist).
• Zach Collins – out for season.
• Noa Essengue – out for season.
• Jalen Smith – out for season.

Washington Wizards

• Tre Johnson – out (foot).
• Bilal Coulibaly – out (ankle).
• Trae Young – out (back).
• Anthony Davis – out (finger).
• Kyshawn George – out (elbow).
• Alex Sarr – out (toe).
• Tristan Vukevic – out (knee).
• Cam Whitmore – out (shoulder).
• D’Angelo Russell – out.

Notes and implications

Chicago used depth and fastbreaks to dominate the earlier meeting. That performance highlighted several young contributors.

Observers have warned another emphatic win could affect Chicago’s draft positioning. The matchup offers playing time for fringe rotational players.