- Matchup: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Chicago Bulls
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: CHSN
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The United Center will host the clash between the Chicago Bulls (20-22) and the Los Angeles Clippers (18-23) this Tuesday.
In their previous game, the Clippers managed a narrow win against the Raptors, concluding the game at 121-117. Los Angeles committed 19 personal fouls, while Toronto had 21. From beyond the arc, the Clippers successfully made 11 out of 33 attempts. Toronto finished with an impressive 84.6% from the free throw line, converting 22 of 26 attempts. They recorded a total of 36 rebounds, consisting of 12 offensive boards and 24 defensive ones. Additionally, Toronto achieved 30 assists and 4 steals during the game. Defensively, the Clippers allowed the Raptors to shoot 48.3% from the field, as they connected on 42 of 87 attempts. Los Angeles provided 25 assists, generated 18 turnovers, and had 12 steals, while also securing 36 rebounds, 6 of which were offensive. At the free-throw line, the Clippers excelled, converting 26 out of 30 attempts for an 86.7% success rate. They concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 51.9%, making 41 of 79 shots, including 13 out of 36 from three-point range.
James Harden was pivotal in the last game, finishing with a shooting percentage of 37.0% from the floor, along with 10 assists. He logged 42 minutes and secured 2 rebounds, totaling 31 points on 10 of 27 shooting.
The Clippers are entering this game with an 18-23 record for the season. They are averaging 15.0 turnovers per game and committing approximately 19.2 fouls per contest. On average, the Clippers collect 40.2 rebounds per game while tallying 966 assists throughout the season, ranking last in the league in assists. They maintain a three-point shooting percentage of 36.8% (547 out of 1,488) and an 84.5% success rate from the free-throw line. Their average points per game stand at 112.5, placing them 26th in the league with a shooting percentage of 47.4% from the field.
Defensively, the Clippers force 13.5 turnovers per game while drawing 20.0 fouls. They allow opponents a shooting percentage of 36.3% from three-point range and rank 9th in points allowed per game, with 113.4. Opponents are shooting 46.9% (1,690 out of 3,605) against them while they average 42.4 rebounds per game. The Clippers currently rank 7th in the league in assists allowed, conceding 1,062 throughout the season.
In their last outing, the Bulls triumphed over the Nets with a score of 124-102. In that game, Chicago allowed Brooklyn to gather 38 rebounds in total, including 7 on the offensive end. The Bulls shot 43.2% from three, converting 16 out of 37 attempts, and went 10 for 15 from the free throw line, yielding a shooting percentage of 66.7%. The Nets managed to hit 38 of 83 shots from the floor, finishing at a shooting percentage of 45.8%. Conversely, Chicago shot 49 out of 94 from the field, achieving 52.1%. With respect to three-pointers, the Bulls made 20 out of 46 attempts, a successful rate of 43.5%. They managed to convert 6 of their free-throw attempts, giving them a percentage also at 66.7%. The Nets were charged with 15 fouls, allowing the Bulls 9 free-throw opportunities. The Bulls recorded 9 turnovers while amassing 8 steals. Chicago secured 34 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive boards for a total of 44.
Coby White played a significant role for the Bulls, shooting 8 of 14 for a field goal percentage of 57.1%, and adding 4 rebounds. He contributed 24 points over 30 minutes of play, along with 3 assists.
Chicago has a current record of 20-22 for the 2025-2026 season. Offensively, they boast a shooting percentage of 47.4% from the field, placing them 9th in the league. The Bulls have accumulated 4,932 points this season, averaging 117.4 points per game, while collecting 45.4 rebounds. They average 29.7 assists per game, ranking 3rd in the NBA, with 14.2 turnovers per game. Chicago commits around 18.9 personal fouls each game while shooting 78.4% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Bulls rank 26th in the league concerning points per game allowed, standing at 120.3. They force 12.5 turnovers per game and opponents shoot 47.4% from the field against them, ranking 20th. Chicago allows 36.8% on three-point attempts (578 of 1,569) while the opponent’s free throw shooting percentage is 77.9%. Additionally, they allow 27.8 assists and 45.1 rebounds per game, ranking 27th and 22nd in the league, respectively.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Chicago
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