Match preview: Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies
The Chicago Bulls will face the Memphis Grizzlies on the 26th of February, 2022 (USA) as the race to playoffs heat up.
Nobody expected these two teams to be where they are at this point of time at the beginning of the season. The Grizzlies are the 3rd seed in the west while the newly constructed Bulls are the top seed in the East.
Both of these teams have championship aspirations now and they can really win the whole thing as we have seen throughout the season, these two teams are special and real!
Current record of both the teams:
- The Chicago Bulls are currently having a record of 39-21 and are 1st the seed in the East.
- The Memphis Grizzlies are currently having a record of 41-20 and are the 3rd seed in the West.
Injury Report:
Bulls:
- Lonzo Ball – Knee
- Alex Caruso – Wrist
- Patrick Williams – Wrist
Grizzlies:
- Dillon Brooks – Ankle
- Yves Pons – Thigh
Players to watch out for in Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies
- Demar DeRozan – Bulls :
Demar has been in MVP mode and has been carrying the team on his back with exceptional performances every night, He is again expected to come up big against a young Grizzlies squad who might have trouble in containing him.
- Ja Morant- Grizzlies:
Another player who is playing at an MVP level, Morant has been one of the biggest reasons of the success of Grizzlies and he always shines against big teams and the Bulls are certainly a big team.
Match Prediction & Telecast details:
Although the Memphis Grizzlies are playing good, the Chicago Bulls might edge this out because of DeRozan who has been unstoppable and will be doing the same to rise his stock in the MVP race.
Prediction:
- Chicago Bulls to win the game.
You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS.
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