Eastern Conference Clash: Chicago Bulls Face Charlotte Hornets in a Matchup of Contrasting Fortunes, with Injuries Looming Large for Both Sides. The Bulls Look to Capitalise on Home Advantage Against a Struggling Hornets Squad.

This game features the ninth-placed Chicago Bulls (17 wins, 17 losses, 2-game winning streak) hosting the 12th-placed Charlotte Hornets (11 wins, 23 losses, 3-game losing streak). The Bulls have home advantage and are in better form, while the Hornets are hampered by injuries and poor away form. The Bulls will be missing players like White and Giddy. They will rely on DeMar DeRozan (averaging 24.2 points) for mid-range shots, Vucevic's inside defence, and LaVine's outside shooting. Their team offense (averaging 118.8 points) and assists (averaging 29.5) are among the league's best. The Hornets are missing Plumlee and Williams due to injuries, with Diabaté questionable. They will depend on Bridges (averaging 20 points), Miller, and Ball (averaging 8.2 assists). The Hornets have a poor away record of 4 wins and 13 losses, and their defence has significant weaknesses. Recommendation: Charlotte Hornets