Who’s Playing
Philadelphia @ Chicago
Current Records: Philadelphia 31-21; Chicago 33-19
What to Know
The Chicago Bulls haven’t won a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers since March 6 of 2019, but they’ll be looking to end the drought Sunday. They will face off against one another at 3:30 p.m. ET at United Center. The Bulls know how to get points on the board — the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past five matchups — so hopefully Philadelphia likes a good challenge.
Chicago beat the Indiana Pacers 122-115 this past Friday. Center Nikola Vucevic continued his habit of dropping crazy stat lines, posting a double-double on 36 points and 17 boards along with three blocks. That makes it four consecutive games in which Vucevic has had at least 13 rebounds. Vucevic’s points were the most he has had all season.
Meanwhile, the Sixers came up short against the Dallas Mavericks this past Friday, falling 107-98. A silver lining for the 76ers was the play of center Joel Embiid, who dropped a double-double on 27 points and 13 rebounds in addition to three blocks.
Chicago’s victory lifted them to 33-19 while Philadelphia’s defeat dropped them down to 31-21. We’ll see if the Bulls can repeat their recent success or if Philadelphia bounces back and reverse their fortune.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Where: United Center — Chicago, Illinois
- TV: NBC Sports Chicago
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $32.05
Odds
The 76ers are a 3.5-point favorite against the Bulls, according to the latest NBA odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the 76ers, as the game opened with the 76ers as a 1.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Philadelphia have won 13 out of their last 22 games against Chicago.
- Nov 06, 2021 – Philadelphia 114 vs. Chicago 105
- Nov 03, 2021 – Philadelphia 103 vs. Chicago 98
- May 03, 2021 – Philadelphia 106 vs. Chicago 94
- Mar 11, 2021 – Philadelphia 127 vs. Chicago 105
- Feb 19, 2021 – Philadelphia 112 vs. Chicago 105
- Feb 09, 2020 – Philadelphia 118 vs. Chicago 111
- Jan 17, 2020 – Philadelphia 100 vs. Chicago 89
- Apr 10, 2019 – Philadelphia 125 vs. Chicago 109
- Apr 06, 2019 – Philadelphia 116 vs. Chicago 96
- Mar 06, 2019 – Chicago 108 vs. Philadelphia 107
- Oct 18, 2018 – Philadelphia 127 vs. Chicago 108
- Feb 22, 2018 – Philadelphia 116 vs. Chicago 115
- Jan 24, 2018 – Philadelphia 115 vs. Chicago 101
- Dec 18, 2017 – Chicago 117 vs. Philadelphia 115
- Apr 06, 2017 – Chicago 102 vs. Philadelphia 90
- Mar 24, 2017 – Philadelphia 117 vs. Chicago 107
- Jan 29, 2017 – Chicago 121 vs. Philadelphia 108
- Nov 25, 2016 – Chicago 105 vs. Philadelphia 89
- Apr 13, 2016 – Chicago 115 vs. Philadelphia 105
- Jan 14, 2016 – Chicago 115 vs. Philadelphia 111
- Dec 14, 2015 – Chicago 115 vs. Philadelphia 96
- Nov 09, 2015 – Chicago 111 vs. Philadelphia 88
Injury Report for Chicago
- Zach LaVine: Out (Back)
- Derrick Jones Jr.: Out (Finger)
- Coby White: Out (Groin)
- Lonzo Ball: Out (Knee)
- Alex Caruso: Out (Wrist)
- Patrick Williams: Out (Wrist)
Injury Report for Philadelphia
- Matisse Thybulle: Game-Time Decision (Shoulder)
- Furkan Korkmaz: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
- Shake Milton: Out (Back)
