Chicago Bulls @ San Antonio Spurs: Dec 18, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Chicago BullsBulls
1-3 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, December 18, 2026
San Antonio SpursSpurs
2-2 · Home

Bulls vs Spurs tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at Frost Bank Center, San Antonio. TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), KENS 5 / KSAT 12 (22 games) (Spurs).

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

Date & time
Friday, December 18, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Bulls Chicago Sports Network · Spurs KENS 5 / KSAT 12 (22 games)
Stream
NBA League PassBulls: Chicago Sports Network app · Spurs: DAZN
Arena
Frost Bank CenterSan Antonio

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
Jayden QuaintanceSpursFOutKneeOct 19, 2026
Tobias HarrisSpursFOutCalfOct 19, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Bulls

Spurs

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Bulls vs Spurs Preview

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

The Spurs won last season's series 2-0. The Spurs rank 3rd in turnovers, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Caleb Wilson (21.0 points per game) and Victor Wembanyama (22.3 points per game).

Bulls vs Spurs Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSpurs 2-0

Previous meetings

Bulls vs Spurs Season Stats 2026-27

Bulls 4 GPSpurs 4 GP
110.8#23
Points per game
116.5#13
129.5#30
Opponent points
109.8#9
40.6%#30
Field goal %
46.6%#9
23.8%#30
Three-point %
35.3%#12
80.4%#10
Free throw %
77.6%#11
46.3#9
Rebounds
43.5#18
22.5#29
Assists
27.8#6
9.5#13
Steals
8.8#16
4.3#19
Blocks
7.0#5
19.3#29
Turnovers
13.3#3

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
5Timberwolves3-11.0
6Lakers3-11.0
7Spurs2-22.0
8Mavericks2-22.0
9Clippers1-22.5

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This Bulls vs Spurs page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Bulls visit the Mavericks Dec 19; Spurs visit the Pelicans Dec 20.

Bulls vs Spurs FAQs

What time does Bulls vs Spurs start?

The Chicago Bulls play the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, December 18, 2026 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Bulls vs Spurs on?

Local TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), KENS 5 / KSAT 12 (22 games) (Spurs). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Bulls and Spurs records?

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

Who is injured for Bulls vs Spurs?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27: Nic Claxton (Bulls, out, hamstring); Patrick Williams (Bulls, day-to-day, groin); Jayden Quaintance (Spurs, out, knee); Tobias Harris (Spurs, out, calf).

How did Bulls vs Spurs go last season?

The Spurs won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Bulls vs Spurs game?

The Spurs beat the Bulls 129-114 on Mar 30, 2026 at home.

Where is Bulls vs Spurs being played?

At Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, the home arena of the San Antonio Spurs.

Is Bulls vs Spurs on NBA League Pass?

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