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Michael Mulford

Bulls vs. Cavaliers preview: How to watch, TV channel, start time

DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls are home to host Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Bulls are fresh off a 132-118 victory on Friday night against the Detroit Pistons behind a season-high 43 points from Zach LaVine to win their second-straight game.

The Cavaliers are coming off their third-straight loss on Thursday, falling to the Indiana Pacers, 135-126.

Check out when and where you should tune in to see the matchup below.

How To Watch

  • Date: Saturday, Dec. 31
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. EDT
  • Location: United Center Chicago, IL
  • Channel: NBCS Chicago

Notable Injuries

Bulls: Derrick Jones Jr. (left ankle) is questionable. Lonzo Ball (left knee) is out.

Cavaliers: Robin Lopez (illness) is probable. Cedi Osman (back), Darius Garland (right thumb), and Evan Mobley (right ankle) are out.

Probable Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls

  • Guard – Ayo Dosunmu
  • Guard – Zach LaVine
  • Forward – DeMar DeRozan
  • Forward – Patrick Williams
  • Center – Nikola Vucevic

 

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Guard – Darius Garland
  • Guard – Donovan Mitchell
  • Forward – Lamar Stevens
  • Forward – Evan Mobley
  • Center – Jarrett Allen

 

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