Here's what you need to know before the Chicago Bulls play the Orlando Magic for their home finale at the United Center.
After back-to-back triumphs over the Washington Wizards, the Chicago Bulls (31-48) return to the United Center tonight for their final home game of the 2025-26 season, hosting the Orlando Magic (45-34). It has been a season defined by early rise with optimism, transition with reality check and disappointment, ending with rebuilding mission ahead, and Chicago enters this finale with everything falling apart.
After a tough period in March, the Bulls are coming off a bold back-to-back road sweep of the Washington Wizards. These wins ignited some much-needed energy for the Bulls as they close out the season, giving the United Center crowd hope, demonstrating that even with a reduced roster, the team’s depth can still ignite a strong finish. The most exciting story in this final phase is Leonard Miller's rise. Since the Bulls concluded Jaden Ivey and Jalen Smith's seasons, Miller has stepped up and thrived. The 6-foot-10 forward has been exceptional in his last five games, averaging 16.2 points and 8.2 rebounds, showcasing his versatility and desire to remain in the league. His developing chemistry with the team has become central to the offense. Paired with Matas Buzelis on the wings, he hints at a future that Bulls fans are eager to see.
With injuries mounting — Anfernee Simons and Nick Richards remain sidelined, alongside season-ending losses — coach Billy Donovan is expected to rely heavily on his bench tonight. Watch for extended minutes for Yuki Kawamura, who impressed earlier this week in DC, as well as Mac McClung, Lachlan Olbrich and new signing Mouhamadou Gueye, using this final home game as a trial for next season's rotation.
For Orlando, tonight is about serious business; the Magic are still vying for a top-six seed in the East to avoid the Play-In, which means Chicago’s bench will have to perform at a playoff level to secure a win and send the home crowd home happy.
How to Watch
Orlando Magic (45-34) vs. Chicago Bulls (31-48)
Location: United Center | Chicago, IL
Tipoff: Friday, April 10, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. CT (8:00 p.m. ET)
TV: Chicago Sports Network (CHSN), Bally Sports Florida | Announcers: Adam Amin, Stacey King
Radio: WSCR AM 670 | Announcers: Chuck Swirsky, Bill Wennington
Betting Odds (FanDuel)
Betting Line: Magic -8.5
Moneyline: Magic -380,
Bulls +300 Over/Under: 222.5
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Injury Report
Chicago Bulls
- Jalen Smith: OUT (Season)
- Noa Essengue: OUT (Season)
- Zach Collins: OUT (Season)
- Josh Giddey: OUT (Left Hamstring)
- Patrick Williams: Probable (Left Thumb)
- Collin Sexton: Probable (Right Finger)
- Matas Buzelis: Questionable (Illness)
- Isaac Okoro: Doubtful (Left Quadricep)
- Lachlan Olbrich: Probable (Bilateral Planter)
- Anfernee Simons: OUT (Wrist)
- Nick Richards: OUT (Elbow)
Orlando Magic
- Jett Howard: OUT (Left Ankle)
- Jonathan Isaac: OUT (Left Knee)
Last Game Starters
Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards (April 8)
- G Collin Sexton
- G Tre Jones
- F Patrick Williams
- F Leonard Miller
- C Guerschon Yabusele
Orlando Magic vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (April 8)
- G Jalen Suggs
- G Dasmond Bane
- F Franz Wagner
- F Paolo Banchero
- C Wendell Carter Jr.