The Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers meet on November 8 in a matchup highlighting notable backcourt injuries and quick turnarounds. The Bulls, coming off their second loss of the season in an NBA Cup game against the Milwaukee Bucks, face their second straight road game, second in a back-to-back, and another clash with a divisional opponent.
Both Chicago and Cleveland enter the game relatively healthy. However, each side is still missing a key guard expected to play a major role this season.
Chicago’s offensive dynamics have shifted amid player developments this season, with Josh Giddey emerging as an MVP contender, Ayo Dosunmu improving as a scorer, and veteran Nikola Vucevic maintaining a strong presence in the paint. Head coach Billy Donovan continues to utilize the depth of his bench effectively.
After missing a week due to a quadriceps injury, Dosunmu returned in the recent loss to Milwaukee.
He scored seven points in that game and is listed as probable for the matchup against Cleveland.
His availability gives the Bulls an added boost in the backcourt as they navigate this challenging early-season stretch.
The Bulls and Cavaliers face off amid minor injury concerns, with Coby White and Darius Garland sidelined, as Chicago looks to rebound from a tough back-to-back schedule.