Here's what you need to know about the Chicago Bulls hosting the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Chicago Bulls (24-35) will host the Portland Trail Blazers (28-31) tonight at the United Center tonight mired in a season-long ten-game losing streak. While some fans have already turned their sights toward the draft lottery, the message from the locker room remains focused on finishing strong. Sophomore Matas Buzelis has been a bright spot amid disaster, showing a refusal to keep the losing streak going.
People hate losing, but what are you gonna do with that? Go out and get the W.
For the Bulls to snap this skid, the defensive end must be the catalyst. It’s no secret that Chicago’s best offense comes when they can run, but their transition game has stalled without stops. Facing a Portland Trail Blazers team currently clinging to a Play-In spot, Chicago has a real opportunity if it can replicate the grit it showed in its 122-121 win over Portland back in November.
With the Blazers missing key pieces like Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe, the Bulls have a better chance to staunch bleeding before a two-day break.
How to Watch
Portland Trail Blazers (28-31) vs. Chicago Bulls (24-35)
Location: United Center | Chicago, IL
Tipoff: Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. CT
TV: Chicago Sports Network (CHSN), KUNP | Announcers: Adam Amin, Stacey King Radio: WSCR AM 670 | Announcers: Chuck Swirsky, Bill Wennington
Betting Odds (FanDuel)
Betting Line: Trail Blazers -3.5
Moneyline: Trail Blazers -164, Bulls +138
Over/Under: 235.5
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Injury Report
Chicago Bulls
- Noa Essengue: Out for Season (Shoulder)
- Zach Collins: Out for Season (Toe)
- Jaden Ivey: Out (Knee)
- Anfernee Simons: Out (Wrist)
- Patrick Williams: Out (Quad)
- Jalen Smith: Out (Calf)
Portland Trail Blazers
- Damian Lillard: Out for Season (Achilles)
- Shaedon Sharpe: Out (Calf)
- Deni Avdija: Out (Back)
- Caleb Love: Out (G League)
- Robert Williams III: Questionable (Foot)
- Yang Hansen: Questionable (Back)
Last Game Starters
Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets (Feb. 24)
- G Josh Giddey
- G Patrick Williams
- F Isaac Okoro
- F Matas Buzelis
- C Gershon Yabusele
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (Feb. 24)
- G Jrue Holiday
- G Toumani Camara
- F Kris Murray
- F Jerami Grant
- C Donovan Clingan