No Josh Giddey, no Matas Buzelis, no reason to win.
The Chicago Bulls are set to host the Phoenix Suns tonight while extremely shorthanded. That already slim chance of winning? It’s now bordering on nonexistent. Chicago enters the night on a six-game losing streak with just five games remaining in the season.
They may not have enough time to catch the Memphis Grizzlies in the lottery standings, but at this stage, every loss still counts.
Game Info
The Chicago Bulls (29-48) host the Phoenix Suns (42-35) – 2:30 p.m. CT on CHSN (TV) and 104.3 The Score (Radio).
Chicago Bulls
Collin Sexton Tre Jones Isaac Okoro Leonard Miller Guerschon YabuselePhoenix Suns
Collin Gillespie Jalen Green Devin Booker Dillon Brooks Oso IghodaroGame Lines
The Bulls are 10.5-point underdogs as the away team, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
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Knicks Hand Bulls Sixth Straight Loss in 136-96 MSG Takedown — April 3, 2026What to Watch For
The Chicago Bulls are currently riding a six-game losing streak, the second-longest active skid in the NBA, and already their fourth stretch of five or more losses this season. And it hasn’t been particularly competitive either. Only one of those six games was decided by fewer than double digits, and that came against another team firmly in tank mode. At this point, the only real consistency Chicago has shown is its ability to spiral. And for a team with every incentive to lose, there’s a very real chance this streak keeps rolling, possibly all the way to the end of the season.Next up: Phoenix on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/ZnP6o53h8u
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) April 4, 2026 Tonight, they’ll also be without (or at least monitoring) Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. While neither has exactly been driving wins lately, their presence always leaves the door open for something unexpected. More importantly, they’re two of Chicago’s most valuable long-term pieces, and in a season like this, preservation should outweigh short-term results. This is a team that’s learned the hard way what happens when you push players unnecessarily, those consequences tend to pile up quickly.NEWS: Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis & Nick Richards are OUT against the Suns today. pic.twitter.com/SmlmQgUXuG
— PHNX Suns (@PHNX_Suns) April 5, 2026 With those absences come opportunities—specifically for the three reasons some Bulls fans are still tuning in: Yuki Kawamura, Mac McClung, and Leonard Miller. Miller is looking to prove his production can be consistent, while Kawamura and McClung are essentially auditioning for their NBA futures. Increased minutes might not translate to wins, but they offer a chance to show all 30 teams what they can do with a real opportunity.Matas, Yuki, and Mac are making plays!#SeeRed| @CHSN__ pic.twitter.com/6p0jK8HbX1
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) April 2, 2026 The Phoenix Suns aren’t exactly surging either, going 3–8 over their last 11 games. That slump has knocked them out of firm playoff positioning and into a fight just to secure a favorable play-in spot. The difference matters: the 7 and 8 seeds get two chances to make the playoffs, while the 9 and 10 seeds face a pair of win-or-go-home games. That pressure alone is enough to keep teams desperate to climb. Ironically, if Chicago does win tonight, it could indirectly benefit the Portland Trail Blazers. A Suns loss could help Portland’s positioning, increasing the odds that their lottery-protected pick conveys to Chicago. It’s a long play, but one worth watching. From a matchup standpoint, Phoenix thrives from beyond the arc but struggles to limit second-chance points. Normally, that would be a glaring weakness to attack—but Chicago’s lack of size likely prevents them from fully capitalizing. Still, there’s a silver lining: they won’t have to deal with a dominant interior force tonight, which gives them space to focus less on survival and more on evaluation.COLLIN GILL3SPI3.Another look at Collin's record-breaking three! pic.twitter.com/LegeaniOC0
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) April 2, 2026Injury Report
Chicago Bulls
Matas Buzelis OUT (illness) Josh Giddey OUT (hamstring) Nick Richards OUT (elbow) Jalen Smith OUT (calf) Anfernee Simons OUT (left wrist) Noa Essengue OUT (shoulder) Zach Collins OUT (right first toe)Phoenix Suns
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