The Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves face off in a game that had all the makings of a very exciting battle. Unfortunately, some exciting names will not be available for battle.

The Bulls were already beaten by Lonzo Ball while facing a perfectly healthy Minnesota Timberwolves team. Now it appears that All-Star guard Zach LaVine will also be in attendance against the Timberwolves.

LaVine was initially listed as questionable due to an adductor strain, but has since been downgraded just an hour before tipoff. Tonight will be the third straight game LaVine will miss for the Bulls, missing both a game against the Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks. The last time LaVine played was against the Brooklyn Nets on November 1, where he had 21 points, 2 assists and 1 rebound on 41.2% shooting from the field.

The Chicago Bulls are struggling to miss their best player. It remains to be seen when LaVine will return, but his presence is already being felt. The Bulls’ next four games once again include the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers. Each of these games would be difficult even with LaVine.

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

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