The clash between the Warriors and the Bulls on January 12, 2024, was a spectacle that left basketball fans in awe. The game showcased the sheer talent and determination of both teams, as they battled fiercely for victory. The final score of 140-131 in favor of the Warriors reflected the intensity and excitement that filled the arena.
From the opening tip-off, it was evident that this game would be one for the books. The Warriors displayed their offensive prowess, led by their star player Stephen Curry, who dazzled with his three-point shooting skills. His ability to create space and sink shots from beyond the arc left defenders helpless. Alongside Curry, Klay Thompson's sharpshooting added fuel to their offensive fire.
The Golden State Warriors (17-20, 12th in the Western Conference) visit Chicago tonight to battle the Bulls (18-21, 9th in the Eastern Conference). It’s safe to say the Warriors are scuffling as of late, entering tonight fresh off of an uncharacteristic 2-5 homestand, headlined by defensive woes, that has sent them three games under .500. The Bulls, meanwhile, are now completely healthy and looking to win four straight.
Below, we dive into the betting angle for tonight’s NBA showdown at 8 PM ET with our expert Warriors vs. Bulls prediction, completed by Warriors vs. Bulls player props, courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook odds and lines.
Their 141 points allowed were an opponent season-high and during the homestand they ranked 29th in defensive rating (127.0), only ahead of the Detroit Pistons (128.4).
Steve Kerr pointed to a lack of verbal communication on the defensive end without two of their vocal leaders, Draymond Green and Chris Paul.
'There’s not much chatter defensively," Kerr said. "We need Draymond, we need Chris, we need guys who can rally the troops right now.
“It’s nice to win a game like that where I know individually I can shoot the ball better but we won a game collectively,” Curry said. “We have a standard that we want to live up to for ourselves. The disappointment is you know you can play better. It doesn’t mean we’re going to win every game, but you just want to play better. I think we did that tonight.”
Moses Moody expected to miss the entire four-game road trip with a left calf strain. Chris Paul is out with a left hand fracture, Gary Payton II is recovering from a left hamstring strain, and Draymond Green is still ramping up conditioning after his suspension
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