Chicago hosts Dallas, looks to break home slide

Updated Jan. 2, 2021 3:22 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks (2-3, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (2-4, 12th in the Eastern Conference)

Chicago; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Chicago is looking to stop its three-game home losing streak with a victory against Dallas.

Chicago went 22-43 overall with a 14-20 record at home during the 2019-20 season. The Bulls averaged 23.2 assists per game on 39.6 made field goals last season.

Dallas went 43-32 overall with a 23-14 record on the road in the 2019-20 season. The Mavericks averaged 6.1 steals, 4.8 blocks and 12.7 turnovers per game last season.

The teams match up Sunday for the first time this season.

INJURIES: Bulls: Ryan Arcidiacono: out (health and safety protocols), Tomas Satoransky: out (health and safety protocols), Lauri Markkanen: out (health and safety protocols), Chandler Hutchison: out (health and safety protocols).

Mavericks: Kristaps Porzingis: out (knee).

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