The Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves face off in a game that had all the makings of a very exciting battle. Unfortunately, there are some interesting names that won’t be available for battle.

The Bulls were already down on Lonzo Ball when they faced a completely healthy Minnesota Timberwolves team. Now, it looks like All-Star guard Zach LaVine will also be out against the Timberwolves.

LaVine was originally listed as doubtful with an adductor strain, but has since been demoted to out just an hour before kickoff. Tonight will be the third consecutive game LaVine will miss for the Bulls, missing a game against the Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks. The last time LaVine played was against the Brooklyn Nets on November 1, where he scored 21 points, 2 assists and 1 rebound on 41.2% shooting from the field.

The Chicago Bulls are in a bad streak due to missing their best player. It remains to be seen when LaVine will return, but his presence is already felt. The Bulls’ next four games include the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers again. Each of those games would be difficult even with LaVine playing.

The Chicago Bulls take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at 8:00 pm EST.

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