Game Day Discussion
BRUTAL first quarter
The Bulls trail after one quarter, 43-21. Jalen Brunson alone is outscoring Chicago:
- Chicago Bulls: 21 points, 8-25 FG, 2-14 3P
- Jalen Brunson: 22 points, 8-10 FG, 4-5 3P
Lebron James vs The Chicago Bulls
There may not be a single player in NBA history who has caused Bulls fans more pain than LeBron James.
From ending Derrick Rose's MVP season in the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals to that heartbreaking game-winner in the 2015 playoffs, LeBron has been a thorn in Chicago's side for what feels like an eternity.
Caleb -> Matas alley-oop!
This was the highlight of the game, imo. Really the first time that Matas and Caleb have looked comfortable together this season!
Giddey getting shots up pregame:
Prior to today's game against the Bucks, Bulls point guard Josh Giddey was taking some three-point shots, as shown in the video below. He revealed after the season-opening loss to the Raptors that he had been dealing with a wrist injury since the preseason but would push through it.
How confident are you in a bounce-back game for Giddey?
Who's IN/OUT vs Milwaukee Bucks
According to Tiago Splitter, rookie guard Dailyn Swain is IN after missing the season opener against Toronto with an illness. Jordan Hawkins is OUT for the second consecutive game, but is "feeling better" after an illness also caused him to miss last game.
Hawkins' prior illness is not the reason he is unavailable today, though. He is merely inactive because of the NBA's rules limiting a certain number of players to be active.
RTB is in Milwaukee!
Roundtable is on site today as the Bulls take on the Bucks in their second game of the season!
Follow along for more as Chicago looks to win its first game of the year:
Adam Amin honoring Stacey King on Bulls broadcast
This is a really cool move by Adam Amin, Robbie Hummel and the entire Chicago Sports Network crew. Amin will call the entire first quarter of Bulls vs. Raptors tonight without an analyst, and Hummel will come in for the second quarter.
It's gonna be weird not having Stacey King on the call, and this is a nice way to honor him.
Pregame Injury Updates
Looks like Zach Collins, Tobe Awaka and Jaylin Sellers are all good to go before tonight's game against the Raptors.
As expected, Claxton, Swain and Hawkins are all out. The latter two did not travel due to illness.
Positive injury update for Matas Buzelis:
Matas Buzelis gave us good news in the locker room after leaving tonight's game early with an injury:
WATCH: Tiago Splitter Bulls vs. Grizzlies Preseason Press Conference
Tiago Splitter ruled five players out tonight against the Grizzlies: