Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Dec. 28 | 2024-25 NBA season

The surging Milwaukee Bucks will travel to the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night on the first stop of a mini two-game road trip. After a lackluster 2-8 start, Milwaukee has gone 15-5 over their last 20 games.

Chicago, on the other hand, has lost each of their last three games, entering Saturday's contest with a modest 13-18 record, the worst mark in the Central Division. Injuries have played a significant role in the Bulls' struggles to start the season and continue to affect Chicago entering their matchup versus Milwaukee.

Injuries could also play a factor for the Bucks, with several key players listed on the injury report ahead of the game.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls: Injury Report

Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report

The Bucks have five players listed on the injury report.

Andre Jackson (game-time decision) has been upgraded to probable after an extended absence dating back to Oct. 25 due to a right ankle sprain. Giannis Antetokounmpo (questionable) is a game-time decision due to an illness. Damian Lillard (questionable) is also a game-time decision due to an illness. Khris Middleton (GTD) has been upgraded to probable.

AJ Johnson has been ruled out due to illness.

Chicago Bulls Injury Report

The Bulls have five players listed on the injury report.

Josh Giddey (GTD) is questionable with an ankle injury. Matas Buzelis (GTD) is questionable due to an illness. Jalen Smith (GTD) is questionable with an ankle injury. Ayo Dosunmu (GTD) is questionable with an Achilles injury. Lonzo Ball (GTD) is questionable due to an illness.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls: Projected Starting Lineup and Depth Chart

Milwaukee Bucks

Chicago Bulls

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls: Key Matchups

Khris Middleton vs. Coby White

With Antetokounmpo and Lillard likely sidelined, Khris Middleton will take over as Milwaukee's leading scoring option. Middleton will match up with Coby White, who is a tough cover as one of the quickest guards in the Eastern Conference.

Bobby Portis vs. Patrick Williams

Milwaukee will be looking for heroic performances from some of their veterans, with Bobby Portis likely set to see a dozen shots versus Saturday. Portis will match up with one of Chicago's best defenders, Patrick Williams.