San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge drives to the basket past Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
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The San Antonio Spurs (9-10) will face the Chicago Bulls (5-15) tonight for their first meeting of the season.
The Spurs are coming off a 135-129 loss to the Bucks on the road. DeMar DeRozan had 34 points in the loss as the Spurs were out-scored 40-27 in the fourth by the Bucks.
The Bulls are coming off a 111-96 loss to the Timberwolves. Jabari Parker had 27 points in the loss.
Here are five things to watch for in tonight's game:
- The Bulls are 3-8 at home averaging 104.7 points per game.
- At home, the Bulls are allowing 111.8 points per game.
- The Bulls are 0-4 versus teams from the Southwest Division.
- The Spurs have won 3-straight versus the Bulls.
- The Spurs are 1-2 in the last three road games, allowing 125 points per game and allowing 53.7 percent opponent field goal.