The Dallas Mavericks visit the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, January 10, at United Center with an 8:00 PM ET tipoff. Both teams enter the game with notable injuries that could impact rotations and scoring.
Dallas will be without Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum, Dereck Lively II, P.J. Washington, and Brandon Williams due to injuries or surgeries, while Moussa Cisse and Miles Kelly are listed as questionable.
Chicago is missing Zach Collins, Noa Essengue, and Josh Giddey, with Kevin Huerter and Jalen Smith marked as questionable.
The Mavericks come off a narrow 114-116 loss to the Utah Jazz on January 8 and hold a 14-24 record. Cooper Flagg leads Dallas with 19.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, supported by Davis at 20.4 points and 11.1 rebounds in limited action, and P.J. Washington contributing 14.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per contest.
Chicago is on a three-game losing streak after losses to Detroit and Boston and sits 17-20 overall. Giddey averages 19.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 9.0 assists when active, while Nikola Vucevic adds 16.5 points and 9.3 rebounds. Coby White contributes 18.4 points per game in limited action, with Matas Buzelis averaging 14.9 points and 5.2 rebounds.
This season marks the first meeting between the two teams. Dallas is struggling in the Western Conference at 12th with a 14-24 record, while Chicago holds the 10th spot in the East.
