The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.

Klay Thompson and Ryan Nembhard are simply not a quality backcourt in 2026, yet they have both averaged more than 20 minutes per game in the last month, combining to score 17.6 points while dishing out 6.5 assists per game. This is an irredeemable flaw.

The Mavericks limped into the United Center and left licking their wounds after a lopsided loss to the Chicago Bulls.

On the contrary, the Bulls are not in a good state either. With just 17 wins and 20 losses, Chicago is stranded at number 10 in the East. Dealing with a double injury of Josh Giddey and Coby White, the Bulls will hope to bounce back in their home court against Dallas.

The Dallas Mavericks play the Chicago Bulls on January 10, 2026, at the United Center. Injuries on both sides have changed the shape of this game. Wha.