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How to watch Bulls vs. Pelicans basketball game

By Scout Staff

Dec 2, 2023 at 4:00 pm ET • 2 min read

Who's Playing

New Orleans Pelicans @ Chicago Bulls

Current Records: New Orleans 11-9, Chicago 6-14

How To Watch

When: Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: United Center -- Chicago, Illinois
TV: Bally Sports - New Orleans
Follow: CBS Sports App
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Ticket Cost: $44.00

What to Know

The Bulls will be in front of their home fans on Saturday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will take on the New Orleans Pelicans at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

The Bulls had to suffer through a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 120-113 victory over Milwaukee on Thursday. The win was just what the Bulls needed coming off of a 124-97 loss in their prior match.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead the Bulls to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nikola Vucevic, who dropped a double-double on 29 points and 10 rebounds.

Meanwhile, New Orleans didn't have too much trouble with San Antonio at home on Friday as they won 121-106. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Pelicans.

Among those leading the charge was Jonas Valanciunas, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 12 rebounds. He continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.

Boston's win bumped their season record to 14-4 while Chicago's defeat dropped theirs to 5-14.

The Pelicans and the Bulls pleased both fans and bettors in their last matches by winning and covering the spread. Looking ahead, the Pelicans are expected to win a tight contest, barring any buzzer beaters. This contest will be Chicago's eighth straight as the underdogs (so far over this stretch they are 2-5 against the spread).

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: The Bulls haven't given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 11.8 turnovers per game (they're ranked second in turnovers per game overall). However, it's not like the Pelicans struggle in that department as they've been averaging only 13.4 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.