The San Antonio Spurs visit the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Wednesday night looking to extend their nine-game winning streak. They lost the first two games of the campaign and are currently 9-2 for the season.
For the Bulls, the biggest challenge will obviously be stopping Victor Wembanyama, who comes into this game after a monster performance against the Phoenix Suns, where he produced 40 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks in just 25 minutes. Chicago will enter this game on a seven-game losing streak, most recently losing to the Philadelphia 76ers 127-121.
Regardless, Devin Vassell has been listed as questionable for this game due to left adductor tightness. He is joined on the official injury report by the likes of Tobias Harris and Jayden Quaintance, both of whom have been listed as out. Meanwhile, Maliq Brown and Ja'Kobi Gillespie are out due to G League assignments.
The Bulls also have injury concerns of their own. Jaylin Sellers is listed as out while Norman Powell, Zach Collins and Tobe Awake are questionable for the matchup.
Devin Vassell’s injury status vs. Bulls
Devin Vassell has been an important part of the Spurs’ rotation and is likely to be a gametime decision. He is averaging 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game this season while shooting 41.6% from the field and 35.6% from 3-point range.
San Antonio has shown that they can absorb individual absences without losing offensive rhythm. Julian Champagnie has been among the players capable of taking on additional responsibility on the wing, while Carter Bryant also received extra minutes against the Suns, scoring eight points in 14 minutes.
Regardless, the Bulls will be looking for ways to slow down and restrict Wembanyama, who has been a perennial star for San Antonio on both ends of the court. The onus will once again be on Josh Giddey, who had 19 points and 15 assists against the 76ers.
Chicago have been impressive in spurts on offense but have a defensive rating of just 123.6, which ranks them 30th in the NBA. San Antonio, meanwhile, are averaging 118.7 points per game and will be optimistic about their chances to get a 10th straight win.
Spurs injury report
Devin Vassell (Left adductor tightness): Questionable
Tobias Harris (Left calf strain): Out
Jayden Quaintance (Right knee surgery): Out
Ja'Kobi Gillespie (G League assignment, two-way): Out
Article Continues BelowMaliq Brown (G League assignment, two-way): Out
Bulls injury report
Norman Powell (Low back spasms): Questionable
Tobe Awaka (Low back tightness): Questionable
Zach Collins (Respiratory illness): Questionable
Jaylin Sellers (G League assignment): Out