The Chicago Bulls visit the Orlando Magic on Monday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Kia Center, with both teams managing multiple injuries.
Chicago (9-10) enters the matchup on a three-game losing streak, most recently falling 101-103 to the Pacers. The Bulls will be without Isaac Okoro, Noa Essengue, and Jalen Smith, while Zach Collins and Dalen Terry are listed as doubtful. Lachlan Olbrich is probable, and Julian Phillips is questionable.
Orlando (12-8) seeks a third straight win after victories over Detroit and Philadelphia. The Magic will be without Paolo Banchero and Moritz Wagner due to injuries, while three two-way players—Jamal Cain, Colin Castleton, and Orlando Robinson—remain unavailable. Franz Wagner is available, wearing a protective face mask.
Josh Giddey leads the Bulls with 20.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game. Nikola Vucevic contributes 16.4 points and 9.8 rebounds, while Coby White averages 24.2 points over five games.
For Orlando, Franz Wagner averages 22.8 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Desmond Bane contributes 18.3 points and 4.5 assists. Wendell Carter Jr. adds 12.1 points and 7.6 rebounds, and Anthony Black is providing 13.0 points and 3.0 rebounds. The Magic’s depth will be tested without Banchero and Moritz Wagner.
Monday’s game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams, with Chicago taking a 110-98 win in the first matchup.
