Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs
PREVIEW: The San Antonio Spurs arrive at United Center riding strong defensive fundamentals, ranking second in limiting attacking rim opportunities while allowing the third-fewest three-point attempts in the league. The red-hot Spurs enter on a two-game winning streak, most recently defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 126-119. Victor Wembanyama continues his rookie excellence with 24.3 points and 11.3 rebounds per game, while De'Aaron Fox impressed in his season debut with 24 points and sharp efficiency. Fox, known as one of the fastest players in the league with the ball, adds a new dimension to an already flourishing San Antonio offense.
The Chicago Bulls welcome the Spurs to their home arena looking to bounce back from recent struggles. Chicago's offensive identity centers on attacking the rim at the second-highest rate in basketball, though their defense ranks among the league's worst against three-point shooters and allows heavy volume of rim attacks. Josh Giddey, averaging nearly a triple-double with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, has transformed into an unexpected three-point threat this season. Josh Giddey is questionable with an ankle sprain he suffered in Saturday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.