Is the tank back on in Chicago? Honestly, I couldn’t tell you.
But after last night’s loss to Toronto, the Bulls moved back into the ninth-best lottery odds, jumping ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks. And now, with Giannis set to miss at least a week (and maybe more), there’s a real chance Milwaukee could slide even further and pass Chicago in the tank race before the season ends.
Every win hurts Chicago, and tonight is no exception.
They’re facing a division rival in the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that’s a little shorthanded coming in. But Cleveland still has everything to play for with playoff positioning on the line. There’s no real reason for them to take their foot off the gas against the Bulls tonight, and that’s what makes this one interesting.
Back at it tonight vs. Cleveland.⏰ 7:00 pm CT? @CHSN__ ? @thescorechicago @RushMedical | #SeeRed pic.twitter.com/2UY7nbxIVx
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 19, 2026Game Info
The Chicago Bulls (28-41) host the Cleveland Cavaliers (42-27) – 7:00 p.m. CT on CHSN (TV) and 104.3 The Score (Radio).
Chicago Bulls
Josh Giddey Tre Jones Matas Buzelis Leonard Miller Guerschon YabuseleCleveland Cavaliers
James Harden Donovan Mitchell Sam Merrill Dean Wade Evan MobleyGame Lines
The Bulls are 10.5-point underdogs as the home team, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Bulls Suffer 30-Point Blowout as Raptors Sweep Season Series, 139–109 — March 18, 2026What to Watch For
Chicago are set to play the second night of a back-to-back against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight. It’ll be their 12th back-to-back this season, and so far, they’re just 3–8 on the second night. One of those eight losses? That came against this Cavaliers team back in early November. The Chicago Bulls actually hold a winning record against the four-seed Cavaliers this season at 2–1. But these teams haven’t faced each other yet this calendar year, and both rosters look completely different compared to the last time they met. Last night, Chicago got destroyed by the Toronto Raptors, losing by 30. Toronto won three of the four quarters and grabbed control early, setting the tone right from the first. If Chicago wants any shot tonight, they have to start better, either outscore Cleveland early or at least match their energy and production from the jump.After 1. pic.twitter.com/qBBX14woVd
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 19, 2026 Josh Giddey had one of the worst games of his career, finishing with 9 points on brutal efficiency, as many turnovers as assists, and zero rebounds, for the first time since his rookie year. He’d been on a great run all March, though, so this feels like a clear bounce-back spot.This is the first time since December 6th, 2021 that Josh Giddey has finished with 0 rebounds in a game. He had not done it once since joining the Bulls, until tonight. Tough night.
— Bleacher Nation Bulls (@BN_Bulls) March 19, 2026 Meanwhile, the Bulls’ newest pieces, Leonard Miller and Rob Dillingham, are starting to find their rhythm. Both put up double digits again and are riding their own streaks: five straight for Miller, four for Dillingham. With more injuries in the mix tonight, their minutes, and opportunity, feel pretty much locked in.Rob Dillingham and Leonard Miller have both posted double-digit scoring efforts in each of their last four games ?Did the Bulls find future pieces in Dillingham (21 y/o) & Miller (22 y/o)? pic.twitter.com/HtILFWDbN2
— Bulls on CHSN (@CHSN_Bulls) March 19, 2026 For the Cavaliers, they’ll be without Jarrett Allen, and Donovan Mitchell is listed as questionable for tonight. Those absences could disrupt Cleveland’s offense and give Chicago a real chance to take control, especially if they can keep pace with, or outscore, one of the league’s top offenses. That said, Cleveland just got Max Strus back, and he’s already making an impact. In his season debut earlier this month, he dropped 24 points and knocked down six threes. He adds yet another layer to an already loaded scoring group, and against a shaky Bulls defense, he could be the x-factor that tilts things in Cleveland’s favor tonight.Back in action on Sunday vs. Dallas, Max dropped 24 off the bench — the second-highest scoring performance by a Cavs reserve this season. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/zs6EUrOeUz
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) March 17, 2026Injury Report
Chicago Bulls
Jalen Smith OUT (calf) Isaac Okoro OUT (knee) Anfernee Simons OUT (left wrist) Jaden Ivey OUT (left knee) Noa Essengue OUT (shoulder) Zach Collins OUT (right first toe)Cleveland Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell QUESTIONABLE (left eye) Tyrese Proctor OUT (quad) Craig Porter Jr. OUT (groin) Jarrett Allen OUT (knee) @ David Dermer-Imagn ImagesHence then, the article about pre gamin cavaliers at bulls 7 00 pm ct projected lineups how to watch more was published today ( ) and is available on Bleacher Nation ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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