Chicago Bulls @ Dallas Mavericks: Dec 19, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Chicago BullsBulls
1-3 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Dallas MavericksMavericks
2-2 · Home

Bulls vs Mavericks tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at American Airlines Center, Dallas. TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), WFAA / KFAA (Mavericks).

How to Watch Bulls vs Mavericks: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Saturday, December 19, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Bulls Chicago Sports Network · Mavericks WFAA / KFAA
Stream
NBA League PassBulls: Chicago Sports Network app · Mavericks: MavsTV
Arena
American Airlines CenterDallas

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Nic ClaxtonBullsF-COutHamstringOct 5, 2026
Patrick WilliamsBullsFDay-To-DayGroinOct 24, 2026
Tobe AwakaBullsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 27, 2026
Caleb MartinMavericksFDay-To-DayThumbOct 20, 2026
Kyrie IrvingMavericksGDay-To-DayKneeOct 27, 2026
Naji MarshallMavericksFDay-To-DayIllnessOct 25, 2026
Santi AldamaMavericksFDay-To-DayKneeOct 27, 2026
Sergio De LarreaMavericksGOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Tarik BiberovićMavericksFDay-To-DayHeelOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Bulls

Mavericks

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Bulls vs Mavericks Preview

The Bulls are 1-3 this season, while the Mavericks are 2-2 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Mavericks rank 4th in field goal %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Caleb Wilson (21.0 points per game) and Cooper Flagg (25.0 points per game).

Bulls vs Mavericks Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Bulls vs Mavericks Season Stats 2026-27

Bulls 4 GPMavericks 4 GP
110.8#23
Points per game
112.5#21
129.5#30
Opponent points
116.0#17
40.6%#30
Field goal %
49.6%#4
23.8%#30
Three-point %
34.7%#14
80.4%#10
Free throw %
76.1%#14
46.3#9
Rebounds
43.3#21
22.5#29
Assists
26.8#12
9.5#13
Steals
10.3#6
4.3#19
Blocks
7.8#3
19.3#29
Turnovers
17.3#25

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0
13Bulls1-32.0
14Nets0-43.0
15Heat0-43.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
6Lakers3-11.0
7Spurs2-22.0
8Mavericks2-22.0
9Clippers1-22.5
10Nuggets1-22.5

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This Bulls vs Mavericks page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Bulls visit the Heat Dec 21; Mavericks visit the Warriors Dec 22.

Bulls vs Mavericks FAQs

What time does Bulls vs Mavericks start?

The Chicago Bulls play the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Bulls vs Mavericks on?

Local TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), WFAA / KFAA (Mavericks). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Bulls and Mavericks records?

Going into this game the Bulls were 1-3 and the Mavericks were 2-2 this season.

Who is injured for Bulls vs Mavericks?

As of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28: Nic Claxton (Bulls, out, hamstring); Patrick Williams (Bulls, day-to-day, groin); Tobe Awaka (Bulls, day-to-day, ankle); Caleb Martin (Mavericks, day-to-day, thumb); Dereck Lively II (Mavericks, out, foot); Kyrie Irving (Mavericks, day-to-day, knee).

How did Bulls vs Mavericks go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Bulls vs Mavericks game?

The Mavericks beat the Bulls 149-128 on Apr 12, 2026 at home.

Where is Bulls vs Mavericks being played?

At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.

Is Bulls vs Mavericks on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Bulls and Mavericks markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (MavsTV for Mavericks fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.