We will have a duel between several candidates for the NBA All-Star Game: Kyle Kuzma and Bradley Beal vs. Zach Lavine, DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Nicola Vucevic.
The casualties for this game are as follows: Bulls: Javonte Green, Alex Caruso (Covid Protocol), Tony Bradley, Tyler Cook and Patrick Williams.
Wizards: Spencer Dinwiddie (Doubt), Rui Hachimura (Doubt), Montrezl Harrell (Doubt), Davis Bertans (Doubt), Thomas Bryant, Tremont Waters, Aaron Holiday, Brad Wanamaker and Anthony Gill.
In the last game, this is how both teams lined up: Bulls: DeMar DeRozan, Zach Lavine, Nicola Vucevic, Lonzo Ball and Derrick Jones Jr. Wizards: Kyle Kuzma, Bradley Beal, Kantevious Caldwell-Pope, Daniel Gafford and Deni Avdija
We're just under an hour away from the Wizards-Bulls game kick-off at the United Center. Both quintets will go out in search of victory. Who will make it tonight? Follow our coverage at VAVEL.
In a few moments we will share with you the starting lineups for the Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls, as well as the latest information from the United Center. Do not miss details of the game with the minute by minute and live online from VAVEL.
The Bulls already know what it's like to beat the Wizards in the first game of the series, defeating them by a score of 120 to 119 with a shot from DeMar DeRozan in the closing seconds of the game. Chicago comes out as the favorite, but a victory for the Washington team would not be a surprise.
The Bulls guard is leading the team and is already the leading scorer with an average of 26.9 points per game. DeRozan has managed to establish himself as an important piece of the team and has shown part of the level that he let us see when he was the top figure in Toronto. This version of the forward is very good and his great level, added to the other figures, can make Chicago reach the top of the NBA. The forward arrives after being out 10 days by Covid protocols and two beating the clock in two consecutive games.
The Washington guard is leading the team in offense with an average of 24.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game. The Wizards star has cleared all criticism about him by receiving his first dose of Covid vaccination and is taking advantage of the team's great moment to be at the top of the Eastern Conference and with significant chances of being considered for the all-star game. . Undoubtedly, the point guard's connection to Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell and Spencer Dinwiddie is generating good opportunities for a team with few reflections but certainly worth watching.
The Chicago team comes after a victory against Orlando by a score of 102-98, the team has found an interesting dynamic playing around all its great figures and has found its maximum figures in DeMar DeRozan and Zach Lavine. However, the team has many weapons on offense from Lonzo Ball from a distance, Nicola Vucevic in the paint and Alex Caruso's offensive generation. Chicago has found its rhythm and they are clear candidates to fight for the title.
The Wizards come at a good time with a 2-game win streak, moving into Play-In spots with a record of 19 wins and 18 losses. The team comes after a defeat against Houston by a score of 111 to 114. The team has great casualties due to Covid protocols such as Spencer Dinwiddie, Montrezl Harrell and Rui Hachimura, however they will go out to face any rival led By Bradley Beal, Team Star.
The United Center located in the city of Chicago will host this duel between two teams that are fighting at the top of the Eastern Conference. This stadium has a capacity for 23,500 fans and was inaugurated in 1994.
Good day to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the live broadcast of the Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls game, corresponding to the regular season of the NBA 2021-2022. The meeting will take place at the United Center at 8 p.m.
