The Chicago Bulls visit the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, December 21, with several injury designations shaping an Eastern Conference matchup at State Farm Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET as both teams look to stabilize momentum before the holiday stretch.
Chicago enters at 12-15 and riding a two-game winning streak after consecutive road victories over Cleveland. Atlanta stands at 15-14 but comes in on a two-game skid following lopsided losses to San Antonio and Charlotte.
The Bulls’ injury report carries notable day-to-day questions in the backcourt and frontcourt. Ayo Dosunmu is listed as probable with a right thumb sprain, while Jalen Smith is also probable due to a left quadricep contusion.
Coby White is the most significant uncertainty for Chicago, listed as questionable with left ankle soreness. White has averaged 21.2 points in his 11 appearances this season and remains central to Chicago’s perimeter scoring and late-clock offense.
Noa Essengue remains out following left shoulder surgery, while Trentyn Flowers, Emanuel Miller, and Lachlan Olbrich are unavailable due to G League assignments.
Chicago’s recent success has leaned heavily on Josh Giddey, who leads the team with 20.1 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 8.8 assists per game. Nikola Vucevic continues to anchor the interior with 16.1 points and 9.3 rebounds.
Atlanta’s injury report is shorter but features a key absence. Kristaps Porzingis is ruled out due to illness, removing a floor-spacing big from the Hawks’ frontcourt rotation.
Several Hawks players are unavailable because of G League assignments, including N’Faly Dante, Nikola Djurisic, and Eli John Ndiaye. Caleb Houstan is listed as doubtful on a two-way designation, limiting Atlanta’s wing depth.
The Hawks have relied on Jalen Johnson as their primary engine, with the forward averaging 23.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 8.2 assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker has complemented him with 20.7 points per game and strong perimeter shooting.
Chicago won the lone previous meeting this season, a 128-123 home victory on October 27.
