Bulls vs. Rockets: How to Watch, Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are hosting the Chicago Bulls. Here is everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Mar 15, 2025

Nov 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) and guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images / Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets are on the second night of a back-to-back as they welcome the Chicago Bulls in their lone trip to the Toyota Center this season.

The Rockets are fresh off playing the Dallas Mavericks last night, and they hope to grab another win as the Bulls come into town.

Meanwhile, the Bulls are fresh off of a win two nights ago against the Brooklyn Nets, so their fresher legs could make the game a dogfight.

Bulls vs. Rockets Information

Date: Friday, Mar. 14
Time: 7:00 p.m. CT
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Bulls vs. Rockets Injury Report

Chicago Bulls

SG Ayo Dosunmu (OUT - shoulder)

PG Josh Giddey (OUT - ankle)

PG Lonzo Ball (QUESTIONABLE - wrist)

Houston Rockets

SG Reed Sheppard (OUT - thumb)

PG Amen Thompson (OUT - ankle)

Bulls vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls

PG Max Christie
SG Dante Exum
SF Klay Thompson
PF Naji Marshall
C Kessler Edwards

Houston Rockets

PG Fred VanVleet
SG Jalen Green
SF Dillon Brooks
PF Tari Eason
C Alperen Sengun

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Published Mar 15, 2025

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.