Would you go for a dozen? Only the specter (because not very healthy) of the Chicago Bulls stands between the Cavaliers in an incredible series of 12 consecutive victories to confirm one of the best starts ever, equaling the sixth best score held by the Bulls in 96/97 and the Sonics in 82/83.
Bulls vs Cavaliers game date and time
Data: November 11.
Tempo: These are the start times for the Bulls vs. Cavaliers game by time zone.
headquarters: United Center (Chicago, Illinois)
Quintets of bulls vs. Knights
The Chicago Bulls face the duel with a certain loss (Lonzo Ball) and two question marks (Zach LaVine and Jalen Smith). Cleveland, except for the loss of Max Struss, has all the fire in its powder keg.
* Doubts until the last minute.
Latest news for the Bulls: injuries and form
It will be the first of four times the two teams will meet this season in the regular season (the next meeting will take place in four days in Cleveland).
The Bulls are coming off a series of painful losses against the Atlanta Hawks, who won because of a good closing game (35-15) and a very favorable rotation where eight players scored at least ten points. .
Facing these Cavs is another story, because unlike the Hawks they complement their attack with a Spartan defense. They will have to give it their all if they want to have even the slightest chance of surprising, especially a Josh Giddey who started his career with his new franchise on the right foot, but who in the last few games was not very effective in the front. of basketball while maintaining its role as a catalyst.
Player to Watch: Zach LaVine
The guard combo usually puts together good individual performances when facing the Cavs. He gave them over forty points twice (both in 2020), and over twenty on nine other occasions. Another thing is the final score: 5 wins and 9 losses. There hasn’t been an amazing night so far in this campaign, just compliance.
If you’re waiting for the perfect moment, it’s impossible to think of a better moment than showing up against the only undefeated team in the NBA.
Latest news for the Cavaliers: injuries and form
- The team with the best success rate on the field? Cleveland (52.8%).
- The team that shoots the best three-pointers? Cleveland (42.2%).
- The team that didn’t count the triple to win? Cleveland (16th in attempts).
- Which team is most likely to use steals to make baskets? Cleveland (22 points per game).
- The team with the best offensive rating in the league? Cleveland (122 points).
- The team with the best assist percentage in the league? Cleveland (20.11).
A team with few cracks, weak links or weak points. A team that does everything well outside and inside as well (fourth best scorer in the area, with 53.8 points per person), and has six players with more than ten points on average and three that can exceed twenty points quickly.
How many of their automatic mechanisms would have to fail simultaneously for their opponent to have a real chance of leaving them in the dust?
Player to Watch: Evan Mobley
The Bulls are the team that receives the most points in the painted zone (a scandalous number, almost 60 per game, against the opponent’s 45 tonight). On the other hand, Mobley only had two 23 point games. In his performance against Brooklyn two days ago, he was on a rampage: 16 rebounds and 4 steals in addition to the aforementioned twenty-three points.
Vucevic should aim for fifty-three beads of the rosary.
Bulls vs. Knights: history of battles
234 duels in their history for a clear dominance of Ilinois (133 to 101), but whose recent balance shows a very different score: in the last eight face-to-face games, seven fell to the side of the Cavaliers. Also, playing at home isn’t much comfort for the Bulls who started the season 1-3 at home.
Predictions for Bulls vs. Knights
LaVine or…Coby White. Regardless, and if they don’t want to lose, the Bulls will need more than team play to scare the Cavs. A good singular performance is considered essential to see a balanced duel at the United Center. Billy Donovan’s two wingers are favorites for a record-breaking night.
There is no better attack. Four players who are very reliable in terms of execution and are very integrated that the Bulls (19th in defense), led by the defense of Patrick Williams, White and Dosunmu, should give their best version of defense if they don’t want to disappear. more than 120 points were received.
Duel of facilitators. Darius Garland is 13th in assists per game (6.6), while Josh Giddey is 11th (7.0). Who will win this particular duel of score tonight?
Where to watch the Bulls vs. Knights
the match between Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers can be seen in Spain by NBA League Pass subscription.