The Chicago Bulls look to bounce back from their first loss of the season tonight as they host the Philadelphia 76ers.
**Game Info**
Philadelphia 76ers (5-1) at Chicago Bulls (5-1)
7:00 p.m. CT
Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network (TV) and 670 The Score (Radio)
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### Projected Lineups
**Chicago Bulls**
– Josh Giddey
– Tre Young
– Isaac Okoro
– Matas Buzelis
– Nikola Vucevic
**Philadelphia 76ers**
– Tyrese Maxey
– VJ Edgecombe
– Kelly Oubre Jr.
– Jabari Walker
– Joel Embiid
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### Game Lines
The Bulls enter today’s contest as 1.5-point favorites over the Sixers, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
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### Player Props to Watch
**Josh Giddey**
– More or Less: 20.5 Points
– More or Less: 8.5 Assists
– More or Less: 8.5 Rebounds
– More or Less: 38.5 Pts+Reb+Ast
**Matas Buzelis**
– More or Less: 16.5 Points
– More or Less: 22.5 Pts+Reb+Ast
**Joel Embiid**
– More or Less: 19.5 Points
– More or Less: 6.5 Rebounds
**Tyrese Maxey**
– More or Less: 27.5 Points
– More or Less: 7.5 Assists
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### What to Watch For
The Bulls suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday night in New York. While they didn’t necessarily play badly, their defense was less sharp, allowing the Knicks to shoot an efficient 45.3% from the field and 47.2% from three-point range. The absence of Ayo Dosunmu was felt defensively, but there is hope he will be back after participating in shootaround today.
Philadelphia boasts one of the league’s most electric guards in Tyrese Maxey. Additionally, Jared McCain may return to the lineup after recovering from an injury sustained last season. The Bulls will need Ayo Dosunmu’s defense to slow down this dynamic backcourt.
Despite the loss, Josh Giddey continued his strong play in New York with a near triple-double on Friday and a triple-double on Sunday (23 points, 12 assists, 11 rebounds). Giddey has been shooting 40.7% from beyond the arc this season, showcasing the development of a consistent three-point shot and solidifying his status as a dangerous offensive player. If he maintains this pace, Giddey looks poised to be an All-Star while still being on a very team-friendly contract for the Bulls.
Philadelphia’s young backcourt, featuring Maxey, McCain, and VJ Edgecombe, is among the best in the league. Edgecombe has been impressive to start the season, while McCain was performing well before injury last year. When paired with a healthy Joel Embiid, this lineup presents a tough defensive challenge for Chicago.
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### Matas Buzelis’ Start to the Season
Matas Buzelis has made an exciting start to his season, putting him in elite company among young NBA talents. His performance so far is one of the reasons Bulls fans are optimistic heading forward.
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### Injury Report
**Chicago Bulls**
– Ayo Dosunmu: Probable (quad)
– Coby White: Out (calf)
– Zach Collins: Out (wrist)
**Philadelphia 76ers**
– Paul George: Out (knee)
– Dominick Barlow: Out (elbow)
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Stay tuned for tonight’s matchup as the Bulls look to respond at home against a talented Philadelphia squad.
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