The Chicago Bulls (11-10) host the San Antonio Spurs (18-4) at the United Center on Dec. 8, Thursday as the 2016-2017 NBA season moves forward.
Start Time and Streaming Info
The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET. It can be viewed live online thru the NBA League Pass.
Preview
San Antonio is still undefeated on the road this season with a 13-0 record and there seemed to be no stopping them whenever they play away from their home court of AT&T Center. The team has won four straight games and 13 of their last 14 matches to place second behind Western Conference leaders Golden State Warriors in the West standings with an 18-4 slate.
The Spurs are coming off a 105-91 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Tuesday night, Fox Sports reported.
Kawhi Leonard overcame a poor first quarter to end up leading his team with 31 points, four assists, and two steals. Leonard hit 11 of his 15 shots while being held scoreless in the first period by the young Timberwolves.
Pau Gasol had 11 points and seven boards while Argentinian point guard Nicolas Laprovittola, who filled-in for the injured Tony Parker, contributed 10 points and two assists in a starting role. Patty Mills and Kyle Anderson fired 15 and 11 points off the bench during the match.
Meanwhile, the Bulls are on a downward spiral as of late with three straight losses. The team had lost five of their last seven games to drop to seventh place in the East after being as high as third place.
Chicago was defeated by the Detroit Pistons, 102-91, on the road at the Palace of Auburn Hills also on Tuesday, as per NBC Chicago.
Jimmy Butler had 32 points, six rebounds, and four assists for head coach Fred Hoiberg's squad in a losing effort. Dwyane Wade had 19 points, three boards, and seven assists while Taj Gibson had a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds with two steals.
Rajon Rondo was back in the lineup after being suspended by the club in the previous game. He chipped in 10 points, three boards, and two assists.
Prediction
As mentioned above, San Antonio is still unbeaten in away games so far this season while Chicago has a 5-3 home record. The Bulls are on a slide while the Spurs are rising. An easy win for head coach Gregg Popovich's team is predicted.