Chicago is without DeMar DeRozan, but the Wizards are worse off sans Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis and Daniel Gafford. Corey Kispert might sit, too. Zach LaVine will be the best player on the floor so the Bulls should win close.

For the first time this season, the Bulls will be playing without DeMar DeRozan (quadriceps), who is officially listed as doubtful. When he went down early against the Celtics on Monday, Zach LaVine took charge and had the Bulls within two points with just over two minutes to play, before they ultimately lost by eight points. In late game situations this season, the Bulls have been turning to DeRozan for the final shot over LaVine. That has reportedly not always sat well with LaVine, so look for him to be motivated to prove to the Bulls that he can carry the team, even with DeRozan out. It’s not as if the Wizards, who have lost three straight games by at least 17 points each, are playing well right now, either.