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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 12: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls reacts against the Detroit Pistons during the fourth quarter at the United Center on February 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
On Thursday night, the Chicago Bulls will be in Los Angeles to face off against the Lakers.
The Bulls are coming off a thrilling 130-124 victory over the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center.
Matas Buzelis exploded for 41 points, six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 16/28 from the field and 5/15 from three-point range in 45 minutes of playing time.
Chicago Bulls Announce Players Available
For Thursday’s game, the Bulls will be without a lot of players.
Daniel Starkand of Lakers Nation wrote: “Billy Donovan says Isaac Okoro, Collin Sexton and Patrick Williams are all out tonight against the Lakers. Jalen Smith is available to play.”
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 03: Collin Sexton #2 of the Chicago Bulls reacts after a call during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Underdog NBA has announced the full list of players who will be available for the Bulls.
They wrote: “Bulls players available Thursday:
Josh Giddey Matas Buzelis Jalen Smith Tre Jones Nick Richards Leonard Miller Rob Dillingham Yuki Kawamura Lachlan Olbrich”
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 29: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls drives to the basket against Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at the United Center on December 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
The Bulls will need to rely heavily on Josh Giddey against the Lakers.
He comes into play with averages of 17.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 45.7% from the field and 37.6% from three-point range in 43 games.
Underdog NBA added: “Lineup alert: Bulls will start Giddey, Jones, Miller, Buzelis, Smith on Thursday.”
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 17: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls shoots a three pointer against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at the United Center on December 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Chicago Bulls Having Tough Season
The Bulls are the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 27-38 record in 65 games.
They have won only three out of their last ten games (and are 11-20 in 31 games on the road).