The Chicago Bulls are 3-3 in their last six games — not ideal for a team that should be scrapping its way toward the bottom of the league and the top of the lottery standings. The Los Angeles Clippers, meanwhile, are in the midst of a historic NBA turnaround.
Who’s listed on the injury report for tonight’s (March 13) game between the two teams at the Intuit Dome?
Bulls may be without Collin Sexton, Jalen Smith against Clippers
Chicago is getting a much-needed star turn from Matas Buzelis. But the most significant acquisition they made at this year's trade deadline appears to be Collin Sexton.
The 27-year-old former top-10 pick is the Bulls' second-leading scorer since coming to the Windy City on Feb. 5, behind only Buzelis. Billy Donovan and Co. missed him in a 142-130 loss to the Lakers last night and could very well be without him again tonight. Sexton is listed on the injury report as "doubtful."
The Bulls' injured list is much longer than just Sexton, however. Two other key deadline acquisitions will miss tonight's game, and the team's front court is still incredibly thin — Jalen Smith and Isaac Okoro are doubtful.
Clippers still healthy heading down regular season’s home stretch
L.A. lost Bradley Beal to a season-ending hip injury early in the year and is also without rookie big man Yanic Konan Niederhauser, who will miss the rest of the campaign after foot surgery.
Beyond that, the Clippers are relatively healthy and close to full strength.
Darius Garland — Sexton’s former backcourt mate with the Cleveland Cavaliers — came to Los Angeles in the blockbuster deal that sent James Harden to Cleveland. Garland has been bitten hard by the injury bug over the last few seasons and has only played five games since landing with the Clippers on Feb. 5.
After playing two nights ago, the 26-year-old will miss the second game of a back-to-back as he works his way back from a toe issue.
But even notoriously injury-prone star Kawhi Leonard will suit up tonight against the Bulls.Â
Full injury report for Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Clippers
The complete injury report for tonight’s game is as follows:
Chicago Bulls
Out: Zach Collins (toe surgery); Noa Essengue (shoulder surgery); Jaden Ivey (knee); Anfernee Simons (wrist)
Doubtful: Jalen Smith (calf); Isaac Okoro (knee); Collin Sexton (leg)
Questionable: Guerschon Yabusele (foot); Patrick Williams (ankle)
Los Angeles Clippers
Out: Bradley Beal (hip); John Collins (neck); Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot); Darius Garland (toe)