Chicago Bulls at Golden State Warriors (9:00 CT) – Lineups, Injury News, How to Watch

The Chicago Bulls are looking to get back on the right track after dropping an ugly game to the Sacramento Kings.

Mar 7, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) calls for a foul against the Chicago Bulls without success during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images | Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bulls took down the Phoenix Suns by dominating in the paint. Then, three nights later, they allowed the league-worst Sacramento Kings to blow them out by scoring 68 of their own points in the paint. So ... let's just say I have absolutely no clue which direction this game will go.

It's at least worth noting that the Warriors are fresh off a loss to the Utah Jazz and remain without their superstar sharpshooter. If there was any night for this broken Bulls team to pull off the win, this would be the one!

How to Watch

Who: Chicago Bulls (26-38) at Golden State Warriors (32-32)
Where: Chase Center
When: 9:00 PM CT
Watch: Chicago Sports Network

Projected Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls (UPDATED)

1. Josh Giddey
2. Matas Buzelis
3. Leonard Miller
4. Jalen Smith
5. Guerschon Yabusele

Golden State Warriors

1. Brandin Podziemski
2. De'Anthony Melton
3. Gui Santos
4. Draymond Green
5. Kristaps Porzingis

Injury Report

Feb 19, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; New Golden State Warriors forward Kristaps Porzingis (with towel) watches the action against the Boston Celtics from the bench during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images | D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

The biggest news for the Chicago Bulls tonight is the status of Collin Sexton. The guard has dropped 20+ points in his previous four games, carrying the Bulls' sluggish offense. While his downhill game has been particularly impressive, Sexton is also fresh off drilling a career-high seven made threes against the Kings in just 22 minutes of action. The veteran guard has truly been making the most of his increased opportunity in Chicago, but he will now have to sit after sustaining a leg injury against the Kings.

Patrick Williams has also been ruled out, making this his fifth missed contest in the last six. He was previously dealing with a quad strain before supposedly tweaking his ankle this weekend.

As for Golden State, they will have Kristaps Porzingis in the lineup for only the third time since the trade deadline. The big man has been battling an illness but was cleared to suit up after resting the frontend of their back-to-back against Utah last night.

Chicago Bulls Injury Report

Matas Buzelis – PROBABLE (ankle)
Josh Giddey – PROBABLE (ankle)
Jalen Smith – PROBABLE (calf)
Collin Sexton – OUT (leg)
Patrick Williams – OUT (ankle)
Anfernee Simons – OUT (wrist)
Jaden Ivey – OUT (knee)
Zach Collins – OUT FOR SEASON
Noa Essengue – OUT FOR SEASON

Golden State Warriors Injury Report

Gary Payton II – PROBABLE (ankle)
De'Anthony Melton – QUESTIONABLE (adductor)
Draymond Green – QUESTIONABLE (back)
Quinten Post – QUESTIONABLE (foot)
Moses Moody – OUT (wrist)
Seth Curry – OUT (injury management)
Stephen Curry – OUT (knee)
Jimmy Butler – OUT (ACL)

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