Bulls vs Thunder: Battle of the Benches

0:00It's March 3rd, here's your NBA news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Chicago Bulls are chasing back-to-back wins for the first time since January when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. They just snapped an 11-game losing streak with a strong victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. The Bulls dominated the second half and closed with a 33-8 run in the fourth quarter. That win showed their best team play since the trade deadline, with 34 assists, seven players and double figures, and 48 points from. The bench. They also forced 19 turnovers with 14 steals, playing tough defense for the first time in weeks. Now they face the Thunder, who have the NBA's top defensive rating, holding opponents to just 107.8 points per game on. Average. Oklahoma City smothered the Dallas Mavericks for only 87 points in their last outing thanks to stars like Chet Hongren and Lou Dort. Both teams have injury issues, giving Chicago a slight edge without facing Shy Gildges

1:02Alexander, who's out for rest. The Bulls are missing Jaden Ivy, Amphrini Simons and others, while the Thunder sits several key players too. This match up tests former Thundergar Josh Giddy, who had a triple-double last game. The Bulls need his clean play and rebounding to keep pace, especially if they shoot well from deep like they did Sunday. This episode is supported by our sponsor. Do not just listen to podcasts. Get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I. S-O-L-I-P-L-O.com. S-O-L-I-P-L-I.com.