Dallas Mavericks: What to watch for in game six at Chicago Bulls

Dallas Mavericks: What to watch for in game six at Chicago Bulls

The Dallas Mavericks are looking for their first winning streak of the young season as they travel to Chicago to face the Bulls on Sunday evening. Luka Doncic and his team topped the Heat in their last game on the back of an outstanding defensive performance. Sunday is the first game of a back-to-back set for the Mavs.

The Bulls are 2-4 so far this season with both wins coming against the Washington Wizards. Head coach Billy Donovan is in his first year with the team. Chicago is facing some COVID-related issues coming into their showdown with Dallas.

Here is how and why Mavericks fans should watch Sunday’s game against the Bulls.

Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls: How to watch

Start time: 7:00 p.m. CT or 8:00 p.m. ET

How to watch: Fox Sports Southwest (Dallas Market), NBC Sports Chicago (Bulls Market)

Watch online: Fox Sports Go (Dallas Mavericks), NBC Sports Live (Chicago Market), NBA League Pass

Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls injury updates

Luka Doncic is listed as questionable with a left quad contusion on the NBA’s official injury report. It would not be shocking to see him sit one half of the back-to-back. Kristaps Porzingis remains out, and Maxi Kleber is listed as probable with an ankle injury.

The Bulls have four players out in COVID protocol. They are Lauri Markkanen, Ryan Archidiacono, Chandler Hutchison, and Tomas Satoransky.

Fans should check Twitter before tipoff to find out the status of Luka Doncic and for any late-breaking injury information that pops up.

Dallas Mavericks at Chicago Bulls storyline to follow: Luka’s shooting

The 21-year-old superstar nailed three 3-pointers against the Heat but is still shooting just 16.1 percent for the season. Is he starting to get back on track or will the struggles continue? Mavs fans will be watching closely as they take on the Bulls.

Expect Doncic to have it going against Chicago. The Bulls have allowed 123.5 points per game so far this season which ranks 28th in the NBA. They are also 26th in defensive rating in the early going. Expect Luka to have the Mavericks offense rolling on Sunday night.

Fans will not want to miss this game. Expect a high scoring affair with plenty of highlights. Could fans see Luka’s first triple-double of the season? Stay tuned.