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. What was expected to be a fast, open matchup now looks more like a test of depth and decision-making.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder held star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out of Tuesday’s game against the Chicago Bulls to manage an abdominal strain that sidelined him for most of last month. The reigning MVP had played the previous two games after missing nine in a row.

The Chicago Bulls will at least dodge Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as they face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their final game of a long home stretch.

The Oklahoma City Thunder may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls.

The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Chicago Bulls Tuesday at United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET.

The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history in the team's road win against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.