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Wizards vs. Bulls Preview: Windy Win on Horizon?

The Washington Wizards are visiting the Chicago Bulls.

Jeremy Brener

Jan 1, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) handles the ball during the third quarter against Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Jan 1, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) handles the ball during the third quarter against Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images / Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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The Washington Wizards will face off against the Chicago Bulls for the second time in the calendar year tonight, this time in the Windy City.

The Wizards beat the Bulls on New Year's Day in the nation's capital to give them their sixth win of the season, but they have lost all four of their games since.

Meanwhile, the Bulls found some hope after falling to the Wizards, defeating the New York Knicks and Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs, but fell in their last game against the Indiana Pacers.

If the Wizards want to get back on track tonight and find a way to beat the Bulls, they will hopefully get a little healthier. The team was down seven players in its last game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, but there's hope for at least a few of their fallen to get back on their feet tonight in order to try and get lucky No. 7 in the win column.

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game:

Wizards vs. Bulls Information

  • Date, Location: Friday, January 10 - United Center, Chicago, IL
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. ET

Wizards vs. Bulls Injury Report

Washington Wizards

  • SF Saddiq Bey (OUT - knee)
  • SG Jordan Poole (QUESTIONABLE - hip)
  • PF Marvin Bagley III (OUT - knee)
  • C Alex Sarr (QUESTIONABLE - illness)
  • SF Johnny Davis (QUESTIONABLE - illness)
  • PF Tristan Vukcevic (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
  • PG Malcolm Brogdon (QUESTIONABLE - foot)

Chicago Bulls

  • SF Torrey Craig (QUESTIONABLE - lower leg)
  • SG Ayo Dosunmu (QUESTIONABLE - calf)

Wizards vs. Bulls Projected Starting Lineups

Washington Wizards

  • PG Bub Carrington
  • SG Jordan Poole
  • SF Bilal Coulibaly
  • PF Alex Sarr
  • C Jonas Valanciunas

Chicago Bulls

  • PG Josh Giddey
  • SG Coby White
  • SF Zach LaVine
  • PF Patrick Williams
  • C Nikola Vucevic

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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