The Chicago Bulls are at home on Monday night as they host the San Antonio Spurs in an interconference showdown.
Chicago has had a strong start to the season as they enter Monday’s game with a 6-3 record, though they are coming off a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road on Saturday night.
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Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) defends Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7)Brett Davis-Imagn Images
In Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Isaac Okoro led the way for the Bulls as he recorded 19 points, four rebounds and three assists while Jalen Smith added 18 points, 11 rebounds and four rebounds of his own off the bench.
Now the Bulls will try to bounce back on Monday night as they try to pick up their seventh victory of the season in a matchup against a tough Spurs team.
On the other side, the Spurs have also had a strong start to the season as they enter Monday’s contest with a 7-2 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Saturday night.
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San Antonio Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox (4)© Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
De’Aaron Fox led the way for San Antonio in Saturday’s victory as he ended the game with 24 points and three assists in his season debut while Victor Wembayama recorded 18 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks.
While both teams enter Monday’s game looking to keep their hot streak alive to begin the season, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Spurs Injury Report, Will Luke Kornet Play?
For the Spurs, they enter Monday’s game against the Bulls with two players listed on their injury report.
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San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet (7)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
San Antonio has listed Luke Kornet as questionable due to an ankle and shoulder injury that has caused him to miss their last seven games.
If Kornet is sidelined once again on Monday night, Kelly Olynyk and Jeremy Sochan could be in line for larger roles.
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2)Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
The Spurs have ruled out Dylan Harper for Monday’s contest due to a calf strain that is expected to sideline him for multiple weeks.
Bulls Injury Report, Will Josh Giddey, Patrick Williams Play?
On the other side, the Bulls enter Monday’s game with four players listed on their injury report, including Josh Giddey.
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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey© Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Chicago has listed Giddey as questionable for Monday’s contest due to a right ankle sprain that he suffered in Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers.
If Giddey is sidelined against the Spurs, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and Jevon Carter could have increased roles.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44)Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
The Bulls have listed Patrick Williams as probable due to a finger sprain while Coby White and Zach Collins remain sidelined.
Fans can catch Monday night’s matchup between the Spurs and Bulls from Chicago at 8:00 p.m. EST.
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