What They're SayingESPN's Chicago Bulls beat writer Nick Friedell says sitting Rose is the right thing to do. The Bulls want to win every game they can, but in the grand scheme of the 66-game condensed season, regular-season games don't mean as much. The Bulls know they can beat pretty much every team in the league. I'd have to agree. If sitting Rose will mean it will allow for him to fully heal from his injury, then that is the best course of action. The Suns season has been a nightmare thus far. They are on a three-game losing streak, and the folks in Phoenix aren't used to this type of futility.
6 points, his lowest total since 2013-14. Attack him, DA. Attack and destroy. Fun Fact The last time the Phoenix Suns played the Chicago Bulls wearing their purple sunburst uniforms? November 9, 1999. Tom Gugliotta led the way with 19 points and 12 rebounds — 6 on the offensive end — to beat Elton Brand and the Bulls 103-80. NBAE via Getty Images Keys to a Suns Win The Bulls are a team that does not have an affinity for the three-point line. They average the 30th most attempted threes per game. With the master of the mid-range, DeMar DeRozan, you can expect plenty of jump shots from Chicago. How the Suns navigate guarding the mid-range, doing what they can to avoid the screens of Nikola Vucevic, will determine how successful they’ll be in this game.
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They are not too optimistic about this one, either. Benjamin Leatherman of the Phoenix New Times said this of the upcoming matchup with the Bulls:Things aren't going to be any easier for the Suns when they hit the Windy City tonight to battle the league-leading Chicago Bulls. Although anything can happen, its likely to be a slaughter. The Suns are extremely soft in the middle, and for the first time in a while, they are equally as bad at the wing positions.
3 points, 9. 3 rebounds, and 1. 1 assist. He also has averaged 1. 1 blocks. The conundrum? The Suns are 6-2 in games in which these two bigs have battled Ayton is currently on a heater, playing some of the best basketball in his career. He has had trouble with bigger, stockier centers. In this game, although we’d love to have some of those sweet and sexy slams, Ayton’s primary goal is to negate Vucevic. Vooch is having a rough season, averaging 15.
It's going to be a long year in Phoenix. Bulls Player To Watch: C. J WatsonChristian Petersen/Getty ImagesWhether Rose plays or not, Watson's progress is worth watching. He is coming off a dislocated elbow, and contributions from him will be big if the Bulls are without Rose. Watson will also be counted on to give the Bulls quality minutes as Rose's backup. Suns Player To Watch: Steve NashThe aging, future Hall of Famer is still capable of strong performances, even if it isn't on a nightly basis as it once was. He had 20 points and 10 assists in a losing effort against the Spurs, and he will look to lead the Suns to victory tonight. Key Matchup: Channing Frye vs Carlos BoozerThis is a battle between a finesse player and a power player. Boozer may find some success near the basket, as Frye does not have the bulk or physical nature to hold Boozer near the basket.
33 year-old veteran DeMar DeRozan leads the team in scoring at 26. 2 points, the 12th best total in the league. It’s been an up and down season for Chicago as they too are navigating injuries to key players, most notably Lonzo Ball. The team didn’t do much in the offseason to improve their roster, opting to run it back in hopes that the team that started last year 39-21 could stay healthy enough to mirror those efforts. They ended the season 7-15 and lost in five games to the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round.
comChristian Petersen/Getty ImagesChicago Bulls Key InjuriesRichard Hamilton (sore groin): Day to DayDerrick Rose (turf toe): Game time decision. Jonathan Daniel/Getty ImagesPhoenix Suns Key InjuriesGrant Hill (groin, knee): Day to DayWhat's At Stake? A losing streak. It would be their first of the season. The Bulls desperately want to improve upon their performance in Memphis, and they may be playing without the reigning MVP, who is still being bothered by turf toe. If Rose can't go again, it will be helpful that the Bulls are at home, as role players tend to step up better in their own building. The Bulls will be depending on John Lucas III and newly returned C. J. Watson to step up. The Suns are trying to find some success on the road. Taking advantage of the Bulls without Rose is a decent opportunity for them to pick up a much-needed win away from the America West Arena.
8 points, which is 13th in the NBA during that time span – but doing so on the defensive end. During their streak, the Suns are allowing 106. 2 points per game. They have a defensive rating of 105 — best in the NBA over the five games. In short? This team is getting it done on the defensive side of the ball. You can thank the shot deterrence of Deandre Ayton and the flexibility of Mikal Bridges and the new (shorthanded) rotations figuring things out. Chicago enters the game playing their fourth game on a six city road trip. They are 2-1 thus far on the trip, having beat the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City by seven points on Monday.
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Game Preview: Sputtering Bulls battle streaking SunsWhat: Phoenix Suns (14-6) vs. Chicago Bulls (8-11) When: 7:00 p. m. AZ Time Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona Watch: Bally Sports AZ Listen: 98. 7 FM DraftKings Betting Lines: Suns -5. 5, O/U 227, Suns Moneyline -215 The Phoenix Suns, winners of their past five games, continue to expertly navigate their schedule, despite being without starters Chris Paul and Cameron Johnson. During their current winning streak, the team is getting it done not on the offensive end – they have averaged 114.
Phoenix Suns vs. Chicago Bulls: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Spread Info and MoreChristian Petersen/Getty ImagesThe Chicago Bulls host the Phoenix Suns as they hope to bounce back from a lopsided loss on Monday in Memphis. The Suns lost by 11 to the Spurs, and they are 1-4 on the road so far this season. The Bulls are undefeated at home and will be looking to improve upon a rare poor defensive effort in their last outing. Where: United Center, Chicago, Ill. When: Tuesday, Jan 17, 8:00 EDTWatch: NBA League Pass, Comcast Sports Chicago, Fox Sports ArizonaLive Stream: NBA. com through League PassListen: ESPN 1000: WMVP-AM, Chicago, KTAR-FM 92. 3 Glendale, Ariz. Betting Line: Bulls minus-9 according to oddshark.
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