"The Warriors' season effectively ended at the trade deadline, when Golden State team president Mike Dunleavy Jr. opted not to trade Butler's contract. The six-time All-Star, 36, was already done for the season with an ACL tear, and will likely demand yet another maximum contract extension soon if he remains on the roster."
"Swingman Gui Santos has taken on a surprisingly big role for Golden State in those future Hall of Fame scorers' absence - which is not what you want to hear if you're a tanking team pining for defeat. The Bulls also have an extra day of rest on the Warriors, who played yesterday."
"The club has gone 3-7 across its last 10 bouts, and is riding a two-game losing streak. Now just 32-32 on the year, Golden State has been slipping deep into the play-in Golden State is currently the No. 9 seed, 1.5 games ahead of the 31-34 Portland Trail Blazers."
The Chicago Bulls travel to face the Golden State Warriors in a matchup featuring two struggling teams. The Bulls lost their previous game to Sacramento 126-110 and are seeking to continue their losing streak. Golden State is dealing with significant injuries, as All-Stars Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler remain sidelined. Kristaps Porzingis is expected to return for the Warriors in his third game since being acquired from Atlanta. The Warriors have gone 3-7 in their last ten games and currently hold the ninth seed in the Western Conference. Gui Santos has assumed an expanded role for Golden State in the absence of their star players. The Bulls possess an extra day of rest compared to the Warriors.
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