PREVIEW: The Orlando Magic arrive at the United Center as a defensive force allowing the fewest three-point attempts in the league, ranking first with just a 37.1% three-point attempt rate while maintaining solid defense against rim attacks. Fresh off a clutch road victory where Paolo Banchero hit the go-ahead layup with 7.5 seconds remaining against Indiana, Orlando looks to build momentum during the final leg of their three-game road trip. The Magic are approaching full health after welcoming back point guard Jalen Suggs from a seven-game hip injury absence, and he contributed 11 points and three assists in his return. However, Orlando's three-point shooting struggles persist as the team ranks 29th in the league, a particularly concerning issue as they were the least accurate from distance throughout December. The Chicago Bulls bring an up-tempo attack that ranks second in pace while ranking fourth in frequency of rim attacks, but their defensive weakness shows in allowing plenty of shots at the rim where they rank 28th. The Bulls face significant adversity heading into Friday as both leading scorers Josh Giddey and Coby White remain sidelined by injuries, and center Zach Collins is also out with a toe sprain, though Chicago did show resilience with a 134-118 victory over New Orleans on Wednesday. Isaac Okoro led the charge with a season-best 24 points, and eight Bulls scorers reached double figures with each starter contributing at least 14 points in the effort. Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, a former Magic player, has been particularly effective against Orlando lately, posting double-doubles in seven of his last ten matchups while averaging 17.2 points and 11.1 rebounds against his former team.