The Chicago Bulls will attempt to sweep their four-game road trip when they visit the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday afternoon. The Bulls are on a three-game winning streak, while the Clippers have been inconsistent of late with just five wins in their last 10.
It is also the first clash of the season between the Bulls and the Clippers. Chicago has won just three of the last 10 games against the Clippers, with their last victory coming on March 31, 2022.
The two teams have faced each other 125 times since November 27, 1970, and the Bulls lead 68-57 in the all-time matchup. The Bulls are trying to stay afloat and make the playoffs, while the Clippers are one of the favorites to win the NBA championship this season.
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Chicago Bulls vs. LA Clippers injury reports for March 9
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
The Chicago Bulls will continue to miss Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine and Patrick Williams, who are all out for the season. Three other players are listed as out, but they are all assigned to the NBA G League. Ball hasn’t played in more than two seasons, while LaVine and Williams have had foot surgeries.
LA Clippers injury report
Russell Westbrook was ruled out of the game due to a broken hand. Fellow stars Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and James Harden are all listed as questionable. All three players were given full minutes last Thursday in their win over the Houston Rockets.
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Chicago Bulls vs. LA Clippers starting lineups and depth charts for March 3
Chicago Bulls Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
Head coach Billy Donovan has used a very small lineup this season and it has worked wonders at times. Donovan has adjusted his starting lineup based on his preferences and that won’t change moving forward.
Here is their starting lineup and depth chart:
PG- Coby White | SG- Ayo Dosunmu | SF- Alex Caruso | PF- DeMar DeRozan | VS- Nikola Vucevic
LA Clippers Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
Head coach Ty Lue will have to make some adjustments if James Harden, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard were released on Saturday. This is an opportunity for the LA Clippers to rest their starters, but it is unclear if that will happen.
Nonetheless, here is the Clippers’ starting lineup and depth chart.
PG- James Harden | SG- Terance Mann | SF- Paul Georges | PF- Kawhi Leonard | VS- Ivica Zubac
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Key matchup between Chicago Bulls and LA Clippers
The key matchup in the Chicago Bulls vs. LA Clippers game pits each team’s best players against each other. DeMar DeRozan vs. Kawhi Leonard is going to be a great matchup between offense and defense. Both are excellent mid-range players, with Leonard having the defensive edge.
Another matchup to look out for is the one between Ivica Zubac and Nikola Vucevic. The big man who can control the game will give his team the best chance of winning since he uses small ball lineups.
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