PREVIEW: The Phoenix Suns (42-35) visit the Chicago Bulls (29-48) in a matchup that pits one of the league's stingiest defenses against a team struggling mightily on that end of the floor. Phoenix boasts one of basketball's best defensive units, allowing just 111.3 points per game while holding opponents to 47.2% shooting, whereas Chicago is giving up 121.6 points nightly with a leaky defensive scheme that ranks near the bottom of the league. The Suns rank second in forcing turnovers and third in offensive rebounding at 30.1%, creating a physical, ball-hawking identity on both ends. Meanwhile, the Bulls allow plenty of rim attacks and high-quality three-pointers, ranking 27th in defending the perimeter while struggling to generate stops at the most critical moments. Chicago enters this contest as losers of six consecutive games , with their roster decimated by injuries that have removed key playmakers from the rotation. The Suns are 18-20 on the road but score 4.9 more points per game than what Chicago's defense allows, suggesting a potential offensive advantage despite recent struggles. Phoenix is 3-7 over their last ten games, averaging 114.7 points while their opponents score just 112.4, indicating the team remains competitive defensively even during this downturn. The Bulls' slow tempo and low spacing on offense rank last in the league, creating a stark contrast to Phoenix's more dynamic and turnover-forcing approach that should create rhythm issues for a thoroughly undermanned Chicago squad.