Streaking team Chicago Bulls (7-4) is set to meet the Utah Jazz (7-5) on Nov. 17, Thursday at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City in a 2016-2017 NBA season encounter.
Start Time and Streaming Info
The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET. It can be viewed live online thru the NBA League Pass.
Preview
Chicago is currently on a three-game winning streak after routing the Portland Trail Blazers, 113-88, on the road at the Moda Center on Tuesday, as per CBS Local Chicago.
The Bulls overcame the absence of starting point guard Rajon Rondo, who is out with a left ankle sprain, with the inspired performance of Jimmy Butler, who led the team with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists.
Butler was backed up by the backcourt combo of Dwyane Wade and Jerian Grant. Wade had 19 points, five boards, five assists, two steals, and one block while Grant contributed 18 points, three rebounds, two assists, and five steals.
"I was talking to D-Wade before the game and he tells me to go out with a killer instinct, make them adjust to you - go out with a full head of steam and show them why you are one of the best players in the league," said Butler after the game. "That's what I try to do. Having D-Wade tell me that makes me think there is some truth to it."
Chicago dominated the game right from the start, building a 35-14 lead after the first period. The lead ballooned to as much as 26 points as they coasted to their third straight victory.
Meanwhile, the Jazz lost to the Memphis Grizzlies, 102-96, on Monday also at their home court of Vivint Smart Home Arena, the Salt Lake Tribune reported.
Joe Ingles top-scored for head coach Quin Snyder with 20 points on 7-for-11 field goal shooting. He also had four rebounds and two assists in a losing effort.
Team leader Gordon Hayward, who is in his sixth game back this season after being sidelined during the team's first six matches due to a finger injury, had 13 points, four boards, and three assists.
Prediction
Chicago is 3-3 on the road this season while Utah is 2-2 at home. The Bulls are predicted to win another lopsided contest as the Jazz has not played well yet at home this season.
