The Chicago Bulls' (16-17) injury report has seven players listed as they ready for a Friday, Jan. 2 matchup with the Orlando Magic (19-15, four injured players) at United Center, with a start time of 8 p.m. ET.
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Magic vs. Bulls Game Info
- When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: CHSN, FDSFL, and WESH
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Magic's Injury Report
Magic Injuries:
Franz Wagner: Out (Leg),
Moritz Wagner: Out (Knee),
Jett Howard: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jonathan Isaac: Questionable (Knee)
Magic's Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 26.0 | 12.5 | 7.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Desmond Bane | 18.0 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Anthony Black | 21.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 7.5 | 8.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goga Bitadze | 8.0 | 7.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
Magic Stats
- Orlando's +57 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 1.7 points per game) is a result of scoring 116.6 points per game (15th in the NBA) while giving up 114.9 per contest (13th in the league).
- The Magic's leading scorer, Desmond Bane, is 39th in the NBA scoring 19.1 points per game.
- Orlando is 10th in the NBA at 44.9 rebounds per game. That's 1.4 more than the 43.5 its opponents average.
- Wendell Carter Jr. tops the team with 7.6 rebounds per game (29th in league play).
- Orlando connects on 11.0 three-pointers per game (26th in the league) compared to its opponents' 11.6. It shoots 33.6% from deep while its opponents hit 35.8% from long range.
- The Magic's most prolific three-point shooter, Bane, hits 1.7 per game (85th in the NBA).
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Bulls' Injury Report
Bulls Injuries:
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),
Emanuel Miller: Questionable (Hamstring),
Coby White: Out (Calf),
Zach Collins: Out (Toe),
Trentyn Flowers: Out (Knee),
Lachlan Olbrich: Questionable (Ankle)
Bulls' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vučević | 20.0 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| Jalen Smith | 13.0 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Tre Jones | 15.5 | 2.0 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 11.0 | 5.0 | 6.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Matas Buzelis | 16.0 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
Bulls Stats
- Chicago has a -117 scoring differential, falling short by 3.5 points per game. It is putting up 118.8 points per game, 11th in the league, and is allowing 122.3 per outing to rank 26th in the NBA.
- Nikola Vucevic scored a team-leading 16.1 points per game which ranked him 60th in the league.
- The 45.7 rebounds per game Chicago accumulates rank seventh in the league. Their opponents collect 45.5.
- Vucevic tops the team with 8.9 rebounds per game (14th in league).
- Chicago connects on 14.1 three-pointers per game (11th in the league) at a 36.3% rate (12th in NBA), compared to the 13.8 its opponents make, shooting 36.4% from deep.
- The Bulls' Vucevic makes 1.8 three-pointers per game (75th in NBA), leading the team.
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