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Injury report: Goran Dragic, Javonte Green vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
The Chicago Bulls head to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder after picking up two straight wins against two Eastern Conference standout squads. However, they will likely miss veteran point guard Goran Dragic, who's recovering from a neck injury.
Injury vs. Boston
The 36-year-old guard is dealing with a left cervical stinger, which he suffered during the game against the Boston Celtics. Dragic momentarily left the game in the first quarter and headed to the locker room to have the injury checked out. He eventually returned but played just seven minutes, registering a steal and a turnover. He then missed the Bulls' next game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Meanwhile, energetic forward Javonte Green is listed as probable despite suffering from a back contusion. Although Patrick Williams has played well of late, Green remains a critical piece off the bench for the Bulls.
He again proved that against the Bucks as he energized Chicago's bench unit and put up 11 points in 18 minutes of action. He was also active defensively, even stripping Giannis Antetokounmpo during one of the Bucks' possessions.
Tough OKC squad
The Bulls will need all the help they can get against a scrappy Oklahoma City team led by dynamic guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA has been one of the Association's most surprising players this season, averaging 31.1 points, 6.3 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game. He is currently the third-leading scorer in the entire NBA, right behind the Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Golden State's Stephen Curry.
With Dragic likely out again, Bulls reserve guard Coby White will get another chance to contribute. White has been up and down this season but stepped up against Milwaukee, hitting two crucial three-pointers that helped give the Bulls the morale-boosting victory.
