PREVIEW: The Chicago Bulls will welcome the red-hot Los Angeles Clippers to the United Center tonight, who have won six straight games. The Bulls haven't played since Sunday, while the Clippers are playing their second game in two nights , which could factor significantly into how this matchup unfolds. Chicago boasts a 13-9 home record this season compared to 7-13 on the road , giving them a clear advantage in their own arena. The Clippers rank first in post-up shot frequency but also rank 25th in both turnover rate and passing quality, relying heavily on isolation plays , a style that could be vulnerable against Chicago's defensive schemes. The Bulls feature second-ranked passing efficiency and rank fourth in attacking the rim, paired with fifth-ranked defensive rebounding , making them a well-rounded team on both ends. Though James Harden's playmaking is on full display this season, Chicago's defense effectively contains opposing guards, allowing fewer than eight assists per game to point guards and shooting guards. Kawhi Leonard will miss his third consecutive game with a knee injury , forcing Los Angeles to lean even more on Harden's shoulders. The Clippers excel with an 84.5 percent free throw rate ranking first overall and maintain a 0.297 free throw rate ranked fifth , suggesting they'll attack the paint aggressively and look to get to the line often in this defensive battle.