The Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns square off on the night before Thanksgiving, which happens to be 90s night at the United Center with Coolio performing at halftime.
The Suns come to Chicago on a two-game losing streak and in last place in the Western Conference. The Bulls have one more win than the Suns, but sit in 12th in the conference. The Bulls came into the season hoping to contend for a playoff spot but injuries to core players have derailed those efforts and Zach LaVine has shouldered the load offensively.
This game is a must win for the Bulls, particularly if the team hopes to have a shot at a playoff push once players like Lauri Markkanen return from injury. It also presents the Bulls an opportunity to end a four-game skid.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the showdown between the Bulls and the Suns.
HOW TO WATCH
ON TV: NBC Sports Chicago
Desktop/Laptop: NBCSportsChicago.com
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Mobile/Tablet: MyTeams App by NBC Sports
TV SCHEDULE
6:30 PM: Chicago Bulls Pregame Live
7:00 PM: Phoenix Suns vs. Chicago Bulls
9:30 PM: Chicago Bulls Postgame Live
10:00 PM: Bulls Outsiders
ANALYSIS AND REACTION
BEFORE THE GAME: At 6:30 p.m., Bulls Pregame Live presented by Coors Light gets you ready for the game with Mark Schanowski in studio with Kendall Gill and Will Perdue, with reports from Kelly Crull. Watch NBC Sports Chicago or click here for the livestream.
AT HALFTIME: Tune in to watch Mark, Kendall and Will breakdown the first two quarters. Watch NBC Sports Chicago or click here for the livestream.
AFTER THE GAME: As soon as the game ends, stick around for Bulls Postgame Live presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois for analysis, commentary and player reaction. Then stick around for Bulls Outsiders, hosted by three, die-hard Bulls fans bringing the hottest takes, insightful analysis, and spirited commentary, all from the fans' perspective. Bulls Outsiders will also stream live on Facebook, where fans can ask questions and interact with the crew. Watch NBC Sports Chicago or click here for the livestream.
DURING THE GAME, FOLLOW US
Bulls Talk: @NBCSBulls
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Bulls Outsders: Matt Peck (@Bulls_Peck)|John Sabine (@jsabine214)| David Watson (@bawlsports)
INJURIES
| Name | POS | Status | Date | Injury | Returns |
| Bobby Portis | F | Sidelined | Oct 24 | Knee | Out indefinitely |
| Kris Dunn | G | Sidelined | Oct 23 | Knee | Targeting December |
| Lauri Markkanen | F | Sidelined | Sep 28 | Elbow | Targeting December |
| Denzel Valentine | G/F | Sidelined | Apr 3 | Ankle | Out 4-6 months |
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