The healing Bulls visit the surging Bucks as the Chicago bench continues to get tested during a wave of key injuries.
Feb 3, 2012 - The Chicago Bulls (19-6) continue their arduous road trip on Saturday, visiting the surging Milwaukee Bucks (10-11).
Despite starting their season 2-6, the Milwaukee Bucks now teeter on .500 after their impressive three-game winning streak, which included wins against the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. After winning handily and crossing the century mark in all three of their games over the last week, the Bucks promise to be a considerable obstacle to a Bulls team beset with injuries.
The Bulls, despite their missing key starters such as PG Derrick Rose, still sport the best record in the Eastern Conference with a 19-6 mark. They most recently were without G-F Richard Hamilton (sore groin and bruised thigh) and SF Luol Deng (torn wrist ligament). Hamilton has proved useful to the Bulls in his 11 starts, but Deng has been crucial in the 2011-12 season, earning All-Star consideration despite his severe injury.
Unlike the Bucks, the Bulls entering the game after a week and a half of struggles. While the roster thinned out and players like rookie Jimmy Butler and bench player Brian Scalabrine get more playing time, the Bulls have found themselves incapable of sustaining a win streak, losing every other game since January 23.
The Bulls' most recent win may offer lights of hope, however, as the reigning MVP point guard Rose appears to be nearing full health after struggling with an ankle injury, and the rookie Butler had an excellent showing in the fourth quarter.
Do not forget to tune in to the Bulls game on Saturday night, or drop by SB Nation Chicago for the recap:
Gametime: 7:30 PM CST
Television: WGN
Radio: ESPN 1000 AM
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