GIDDEY SIDELINED, BUT BULLS KEEP ROLLING: Chicago Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Nets
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Bulls will be without the services of star guard Josh Giddey for the foreseeable future, but that isn’t expected to slow down their momentum. The Bulls, who have won three straight games, will look to extend their winning streak against the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
*A BIG LOSS, BUT THE BULLS ARE DEEP*
Giddey, who has been a key contributor to the Bulls’ success this season, suffered a right ankle sprain in Monday’s win over the Indiana Pacers. The injury is expected to keep him sidelined for several weeks, but the Bulls are confident that they have the depth to overcome his absence.
“We’re definitely going to miss Josh, but we’ve got a deep team and we’re confident that we can continue to win without him,” said Bulls coach Billy Donovan. “We’ve got a lot of guys who can step up and fill the void.”
*COBY WHITE STEPS UP*
One player who is expected to step up in Giddey’s absence is Coby White. White, who has been playing well of late, scored 29 points in Monday’s win over the Pacers and will likely take on a more prominent role in the offense going forward.
“Coby has been playing great basketball lately, and we’re going to need him to continue to step up in Josh’s absence,” said Donovan. “He’s got the ability to score and create for others, and we’re going to need him to do both.”
*NETS STRUGGLING*
The Nets, who have lost eight of their last nine games, are struggling to find their footing. Brooklyn has been plagued by injuries and inconsistency, and they’ll be looking to snap their current five-game losing streak against the Bulls.
“We’re just trying to find a way to win right now,” said Nets coach Jordi Fernandez. “We’ve been struggling, and we need to find a way to get back on track.”
*PREDICTION*
The Bulls, despite being without Giddey, are still the favorites to win this game. They’ve got a deep team and they’re playing well, and they should be able to extend their winning streak against the struggling Nets. Prediction: Bulls 115, Nets 105.
