Bulls vs. Rockets game preview and open thread: Vucevic is back

Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty ImagesThe Bulls still only received one day of rest after their latest back-to-back saw a dud performance against the Pacers. But at least critical players are looking to re-join the team.

Nikola Vucevic is expected to return tonight, announced today at shootaround. He hasn’t played since November 10th versus Dallas after contracting COVID and being placed in protocols.

(was Joe Cowley the only one to report this because he’s the only beat writer who knows everyone hates him and wants him away for the holiday?).

Vuc hasn’t been good when he played so far this year, but his mere presence still means a lot on both ends of the court. The Bulls were able to…