Chicago Bulls (8-3, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (10-1, first in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Golden State Warriors take on the Chicago Bulls.
Golden State finished 39-33 overall last season while going 25-11 at home. The Warriors averaged 113.7 points per game last season, 16.6 on free throws and 43.8 from beyond the arc.
Chicago went 21-21 in Eastern Conference play and 16-20 on the road last season. The Bulls averaged 111.0 points per game while shooting 47.7% from the field and 37.0% from 3-point range last season.
INJURIES: Warriors: Klay Thompson: out (right achilles), James Wiseman: out (knee), Damion Lee: out (hip).
Bulls: Coby White: out (shoulder), Patrick Williams: out (left wrist).
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