Spurs vs. Bulls (Photo : Getty Images/Jonathan Daniel)
The San Antonio Spurs are looking for revenge when they host the Chicago Bulls on Christmas Day at the AT&T Center. The Bulls handed the Spurs their very first road loss of the season during their matchup last December 8.
Spurs vs. Bulls Game Details, TV Info and Live Stream
- Date: December 25, Sunday
- Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Time: 5:00 p.m. ET
- Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: WatchESPN
Spurs vs. Bulls Game Preview
The Spurs (24-6) made quick work of the slumping Portland Trail Blazers on Friday with a 110-90 win. Head coach Gregg Popovich rested Tony Parker and Pau Gasol in the game which makes them fresh for the Christmas showdown against the Bulls.
Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points in the win while LaMarcus Aldridge registered a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Patty Mills exploded for 23 points off the bench as the Spurs bounced back after losing to the Clippers on Thursday.
On the other hand, the Bulls (14-15) continue to falter as they lost to the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, 103-91. Jimmy Butler's 26 points, four rebounds and four assists were not enough as Chicago lost once again. They have only won three games out of their last ten.
The Bulls could be without center Robin Lopez on Christmas. He was ejected for a flagrant foul, penalty two in the dying seconds of the game against Charlotte, per CSN Chicago. Lopez elbowed both Marvin Williams and Cody Zeller in the face.
Taj Gibson was also thrown out after receiving two technical fouls. He will only be facing a fine since it was not a flagrant foul. Expect Cristiano Felicio and Nikola Mirotic to pick up the minutes if Lopez gets a one game suspension.
Possible Starting Lineups
- Spurs: PG - Tony Parker, SG - Danny Green, SF - Kawhi Leonard, PF - LaMarcus Aldridge, C - Pau Gasol
- Bulls: PG - Rajon Rondo, SG - Dwyane Wade, SF - Jimmy Butler, PF - Taj Gibson, C - Cristiano Felicio
Prediction: Spurs win a close one, 98-95.
