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Michael Mulford

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

Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls are home to host Jalen Green and the Houston Rockets on Monday night, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Bulls are coming off their third-straight victory as they outlasted the New York Knicks on Friday behind DeMar DeRozan’s game-winning shot with less than one second remaining.

The Rockets have lost five-straight games, coming off a 112-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday where Luka Doncic dropped 50 points in the win for the Mavs.

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

How To Watch

  • Date: Monday, Dec. 26
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. EDT
  • Location: United Center Chicago, IL
  • Channel: NBCS Chicago

Notable Injuries

Bulls: Javonte Green (right knee) and Derrick Jones Jr. (left ankle) are doubtful. Alex Caruso (concussion protocol) and Lonzo Ball (left knee) are out.

Rockets: Eric Gordon (left thumb) is questionable. Jae’Sean Tate (right ankle) is out.

Probable Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls

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

 

Houston Rockets

  • Guard – Kevin Porter Jr.
  • Guard – Jalen Green
  • Forward – Kenyon Martin Jr.
  • Forward – Jabari Smith Jr.
  • Center – Alperen Sengun

 

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