The Houston Rockets visit the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night for the second of two preseason games this weekend. If you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.
All-Star guard James Harden is not with the Rockets due to stringent COVID-19 testing protocols, which were implemented after his delayed arrival at training camp. Other Rockets who did not make the trip include PJ Tucker, Sterling Brown, and Christian Wood (left elbow pain).
Despite those absences, Houston still won Friday’s exhibition opener in commanding fashion, 125-104 (box score), led by strong showings from newcomers John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins.
Here’s when you should tune in to see the second preseason game:
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 13
- Time: 7 p.m. Central
- TV Channel: AT&T SportsNet Southwest
- Live Stream: fuboTV in Houston markets (watch for free)
As of late Saturday, neither team had clarified whether any players who participated on Friday would be unavailable for Sunday’s rematch. As a result, projected lineups are based on those used in the opener.
Probable starting lineups
Houston Rockets
- Guard: John Wall (13 points, 9 assists on Friday)
- Guard: Eric Gordon (16 points)
- Forward: Danuel House Jr. (7 points)
- Forward: Jae’Sean Tate (4 points, 4 rebounds)
- Center: DeMarcus Cousins (14 points, 5 rebounds)
Chicago Bulls
- Guard: Coby White (15 points, 6 assists on Friday)
- Guard: Zach LaVine (12 points)
- Forward: Lauri Markkanen (13 points, 5 rebounds)
- Forward: Otto Porter Jr. (9 points)
- Center: Wendell Carter Jr. (4 points, 7 rebounds)
Houston finished 44-28 (.611) in the NBA’s 2019-20 regular season and at No. 4 in the Western Conference standings, while the Bulls were 22-43 (.338) and No. 11 in the East. The Rockets won the lone game between the teams last season in a 117-94 blowout at Chicago on Nov. 9, 2019.
Sunday’s game will again be played at Chicago’s United Center, albeit without fans due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Rockets will return to Toyota Center in Houston for their final two preseason games on Tuesday and Thursday, with both taking place against San Antonio.
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