Bulls vs Warriors
Sun, Dec 7
Final
Bulls
Bulls
(9 - 13)
91
-
123
Warriors
Warriors
(12 - 12)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 25 | 21 | 30 | 15 | 91 |
| Warriors | 38 | 22 | 27 | 36 | 123 |
Venue: United Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Josh Giddey
CHI | #3 | G
18
3
5
Brandin Podziemski
GSW | #2 | G
21
8
7
Smart Game Analysis
Golden State Warriors has a 54% chance of winning the game
The Warriors are favored to win due to their superior defensive structure (4th in NBA), even while playing on a back-to-back without Stephen Curry against a slumping Bulls team.
Key Analysis
- • Stephen Curry is confirmed out with a quadricep injury, removing Golden State's primary offensive engine.
- • The Warriors are playing the second night of a back-to-back after a win in Cleveland, creating a significant rest disadvantage.
- • Chicago's defense is a major liability, ranking 27th in the league by allowing 122.5 points per game.
- • The Bulls enter the contest with negative momentum, having lost six consecutive games.
- • Golden State's defense allows nearly 10 fewer points per game (112.6) than Chicago, giving them a distinct edge in stopping power.
- • Chicago must capitalize on their 5th-ranked rebounding to punish a Warriors team that struggles on the boards.
