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Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls: preview and player stats

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Houston Rockets at Chicago Bulls

Houston Rockets
Chicago Bulls

United Center · Chicago, IL

Head to head: Rockets vs Bulls, series and next game

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Who wins?

HOU

Season leaders, per game

CHI
The teams side by side: Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls compared, with league ranks
HOUStatCHI
9–3Record1–9
Offense
9.0(better), 4th in the leagueNet rating30th in the league, -14.6
116.7(better), 5th in the leagueOffensive rating25th in the league, 106.9
98.9, 26th in the leaguePace1st in the league, 106.0
55.1(better), 5th in the leagueeFG%28th in the league, 50.3
12.5(better), 13th in the leagueTOV%19th in the league, 13.5
30.9(better), 5th in the leagueOREB%15th in the league, 27.7
0.280, 16th in the leagueFT rate5th in the league, 0.346(better)
Defense
107.7(better), 8th in the leagueDefensive rating30th in the league, 121.5
52.3(better), 14th in the leagueOpp. eFG%26th in the league, 56.5
13.3(better), 12th in the leagueOpp. TOV%28th in the league, 11.1
72.6(better), 17th in the leagueDREB%28th in the league, 68.0
0.243(better), 5th in the leagueOpp. FT rate22nd in the league, 0.315

This season's meetings

They have not met this season.

Injury report

Houston Rockets

  • Steven AdamsOut· back Nov 15Report updated ·
    Report note

    Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Adams could return as soon as Sunday's game at Washington, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. The veteran center is still recovering from a right soleus strain and hasn't played since Oct. 23. With Adams and Clint Capela (ankle) both sidelined, Tari Eason and Jabari Smith figure to see increased burn at center.

  • Clint CapelaOut· back Nov 15Report updated ·
    Report note

    Head coach Ime Udoka stated Monday that Capela (ankle) could be cleared to return either Nov. 15 in Washington or Nov. 16 in Miami, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports. Capela is missing a fourth straight game Monday against Denver due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. He'll presumably need to log 5-on-5 work before gaining clearance to play, though the Rockets haven't disclosed how far along the big man is in his rehab.

Chicago Bulls

  • Norman PowellOut· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Powell (shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Spurs,Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports. Powell will miss his second consecutive contest due to a shoulder injury. Head coach Tiago Spltter stated that the 33-year-old veteran is "probably at 70 percent," so there's a chance he won't play Friday against Atlanta. In the meantime, Isaac Okoro is expected to stay in the starting lineup, with significant usage bumps going to Josh Giddey and Caleb Wilson (hip), assuming the latter is cleared to play.

  • Caleb WilsonDay to day· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Wilson won't return to Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to a right hand injury. He'll finish with 15 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes. Wilson turned in an efficient performance en route to 15 points before exiting Wednesday's contest early in the third quarter. The rookie forward's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Friday's game against Atlanta. If he's forced to miss time, Leonard Miller, Patrick Williams and Noa Essengue would be candidates for increased minutes.

  • Tobe AwakaOut· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Awaka (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs. Awaka will be held out of Wednesday's contest due to lower-back tightness. However, his absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.

  • Dailyn SwainOut· back Nov 13Report updated ·
    Report note

    Swain (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs. Swain will spend another game on the inactive list, and his next chance to play will come Friday against the Hawks. Swain is not a regular part of the Bulls' rotation.

Key players · HOU: Houston Rockets key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Jabari Smith Jr.35.116.86.62.2
Alperen Sengun34.921.19.57.9
Kevin Durant34.220.96.13.7
Amen Thompson33.115.36.83.1
Fred VanVleet30.013.73.15.6
Key players · CHI: Chicago Bulls key players: season averages and the last 5 games
PlayerMINPTSREBAST
Caleb Wilson30.818.96.21.9
Norman Powell28.719.32.51.6
Josh Giddey27.610.24.68.3
Matas Buzelis26.313.54.32.0
Patrick Williams24.26.73.33.0

Last five games

Houston Rockets: Houston Rockets: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 11 vs GSWWon 115–108−6.5, covered219.5, went over
Nov 9 vs DENWon 110–100−4.5, covered224.5, went under
Nov 7 @ PHXLost 99–102−6.5, did not cover223.5, went under
Nov 4 vs MINLost 107–117−7.5, did not cover218.5, went over
Nov 2 vs BOSWon 109–93−4.5, covered215.5, went under
Chicago Bulls: Chicago Bulls: last five games
DateOpponentResultSpreadTotal
Nov 11 vs SASLost 119–124+15.5, covered237.5, went over
Nov 8 vs PHILost 121–127+9.5, covered238.5, went over
Nov 4 @ NYKLost 105–135+11.5, did not cover234.5, went over
Nov 2 @ PHILost 107–126+10.5, did not cover240.5, went under
Oct 30 @ BOSLost 111–125+13.5, did not cover236.5, went under

Standings

Full standings
Eastern Conference
Team
12WAS48.33363-7
13BKN38.2736.53-7
14CHI19.10081-9
15MIL111.08391-9
Western Conference
Team
1LAL112.846–8-2
2SAS102.8330.510-0
3HOU93.7501.57-3
4POR83.72727-3
5MIN83.72727-3
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Season series

HOU 0, CHI 0
  1. Dec 13 · this gameHouston Rockets at Chicago Bulls
  2. Apr 4Chicago Bulls at Houston Rockets

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