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Final Bulls-Suns Injury Report: Will Josh Giddey, Mark Williams Play?

Final Bulls-Suns Injury Report: Will Josh Giddey, Mark Williams Play?

The Chicago Bulls are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the Phoenix Suns in an interconference matchup.

Chicago enters Thursday’s game with a 25-37 record after losing at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan talks with forward Guerschon Yabusele (28)

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In Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder, Guerschon Yabusele led the way for the Bulls as he recorded 18 points, 12 rebounds and two assists while Collin Sexton added 20 points and two assists of his own off the bench.

Now Chicago will try to bounce back on Thursday as they face off against the Suns in a tough road matchup.

On the other side, Phoenix enters Thursday’s contest with a 35-26 record after defeating the Sacramento Kings on the road on Tuesday night.

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4)

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Jalen Green led the way for the Suns in Tuesday’s victory as he ended the game with 20 points and four rebounds while Collin Gillespie recorded 17 points, five rebounds and nine assists.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

Bulls Injury Report: Will Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis Play?

For the Bulls, they have eight players listed on their injury report, including both Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3)

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Chicago has listed Giddey as questionable due to a right ankle sprain that he suffered in Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder.

If Giddey is sidelined, Sexton and Tre Jones could both be in line for increased roles against the Suns.

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14)

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The Bulls have also listed Buzelis as questionable due to due to a right ankle sprain that he suffered in Tuesday’s loss and if he is sidelined, Leonard Miller could have a larger role.

Patrick Williams has bene listed as doubtful due to a quad strain while Jalen Smith is doubtful with a calf strain and both players are expected to miss Thursday’s game.

Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons have been ruled out as they continue to recover from injuries while Zach Collins and Noa Essengue are both set to miss the remainder of the season.

Suns Injury Report: Will Mark Williams Play?

On the other side, the Suns have three players listed on their injury report, including center Mark Williams.

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15)

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Phoenix has ruled out Williams due to left foot soreness as they will elect to sit him on the first night of their back-to-back.

With Williams sidelined, Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach could both be in line for increased roles.

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3)

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The Suns have also ruled out Dillon Brooks due to a left hand fracture while Jordan Goodwin remain sidelined with a left calf strain.

Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Bulls and Suns from Phoenix at 9:00 p.m. EST.

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