The Chicago Bulls face the LA Clippers on March 13, 2026, at the Intuit Dome. Chicago enters the game with a 27–39 record and sits 12th in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers are 33–32 and currently hold the eighth spot in the Western Conference standings.
The game matters for both teams at this stage of the season. Chicago is trying to stay competitive despite an inconsistent record, while Los Angeles is working to hold its place in the Western Conference play-in picture. Injuries on both rosters may also affect rotations and playing time.
Injury updates for Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers (March 13, 2026)
Chicago Bulls have not officially submitted its injury report, but several players are listed as game-time decisions. Collin Sexton is dealing with a lower leg issue.
Patrick Williams is managing an ankle injury, while Isaac Okoro is listed with a knee problem. Guerschon Yabusele has a foot injury and Jalen Smith is dealing with a calf issue.
The Bulls are also missing two players for the rest of the season. Noa Essengue is out with a shoulder injury. Zach Collins will also miss the remainder of the season because of a toe injury. These absences have reduced Chicago’s depth.
The Clippers have several confirmed absences. Darius Garland will not play due to left toe injury management.
John Collins is out with a neck strain. Bradley Beal remains out for the season with a left hip fracture. Yanic Konan Niederhauser is also unavailable because of a right Lisfranc ligament tear.
With those players unavailable, Los Angeles will rely on its main contributors. The Clippers have also defended well at home this season, allowing 112.6 points per game.
Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers Head-to-head history
Chicago leads the regular season series between the two teams. The Bulls have won 70 of the 130 games played against the Clippers.
The teams last met on January 20 during the current season. Chicago won that game 138–110 at home. It was one of the Bulls’ largest wins of the season.
Recent games between the teams have produced high scores. The last five meetings have averaged more than 225 total points. Chicago also covered the spread twice as an underdog in those matchups. The Clippers will try to respond at home, where they hold an 18–13 record.
Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers Team stats comparison entering the matchup
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Category |
Chicago Bulls (27-39) |
Los Angeles Clippers (33-32) |
|
Points Per Game |
115. 9 |
113. 4 |
|
Points Allowed |
120. 2 |
112. 6 |
|
Field Goal % |
47% |
48% |
|
Rebounds Per Game |
45. 0 |
40. 8 |
|
Assists Per Game |
28. 9 |
23. 6 |
|
Steals Per Game |
7. 4 |
8. 9 |
|
Blocks Per Game |
5. 0 |
4. 7 |
Chicago averages more assists and rebounds per game. However, the Bulls allow more points than the Clippers. Los Angeles also records more steals per game and has been stronger defensively.
Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers Players to watch (March 13, 2026)
Matas Buzelis recently had one of the best games of his season. The rookie scored 41 points in an overtime game against Golden State on March 10. His scoring has helped Chicago off the bench.
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Josh Giddey has also been productive this season, averaging more than 17 points per game while recording several double-doubles. If Collin Sexton is able to play, he would add another scoring option after several recent games with more than 20 points.
For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard remains the team’s main scorer. He finished with 45 points against Minnesota on March 11. James Harden continues to lead the team in playmaking with 306 assists this season. Ivica Zubac leads the Clippers in rebounding with 378 boards and will be important in the paint with John Collins unavailable.
Chicago’s rebounding could help the team stay competitive, while the Clippers will depend on their main players to control the game.
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