After getting most of the crew back following a four-day break since their last game on November 24, the Chicago Bulls hoped to reset—but things didn’t go as planned. Despite missing only Zach Collins and Isaac Okoro, they were trounced by the Charlotte Hornets, 123–116.
Bulls’ injury report filling up again
Now, on the second night of a back-to-back, Chicago’s injury report has grown. Although only two new players were added, one has already been ruled out: Jalen Smith, one of just two Bulls to appear in every game this season, is out with a left hamstring strain.