Cleveland Cavaliers @ Chicago Bulls: Dec 3, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Chicago BullsBulls
1-3 · Home

Cavaliers vs Bulls tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at United Center, Chicago. TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), Chicago Sports Network (Bulls).

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

Date & time
Thursday, December 3, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassCavaliers: DAZN · Bulls: Chicago Sports Network app
Arena
United CenterChicago

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
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCDay-To-DayKneeOct 21, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Cavaliers

Bulls

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Cavaliers vs Bulls Preview

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

They split last season's series 2-2. The Cavaliers rank 9th in field goal %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game) and Caleb Wilson (21.0 points per game).

Cavaliers vs Bulls Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 2-2

Previous meetings

Cavaliers vs Bulls Season Stats 2026-27

Cavaliers 3 GPBulls 4 GP
119.3#9
Points per game
110.8#23
120.0#19
Opponent points
129.5#30
46.6%#9
Field goal %
40.6%#30
36.6%#11
Three-point %
23.8%#30
74.4%#17
Free throw %
80.4%#10
46.0#11
Rebounds
46.3#9
26.3#13
Assists
22.5#29
9.7#11
Steals
9.5#13
8.3#2
Blocks
4.3#19
18.0#28
Turnovers
19.3#29

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0
13Bulls1-32.0
14Nets0-43.0
15Heat0-43.0

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This Cavaliers vs Bulls page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Cavaliers host the Warriors Dec 12; Bulls host the Rockets Dec 13.

Cavaliers vs Bulls FAQs

What time does Cavaliers vs Bulls start?

The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, December 3, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Cavaliers vs Bulls on?

Local TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), Chicago Sports Network (Bulls). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Cavaliers and Bulls records?

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

Who is injured for Cavaliers vs Bulls?

As of 5:40 PM ET, Oct 27: Nic Claxton (Bulls, out, hamstring); Patrick Williams (Bulls, day-to-day, groin); Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, day-to-day, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back).

How did Cavaliers vs Bulls go last season?

The regular-season series was split 2-2 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Cavaliers vs Bulls game?

The Cavaliers beat the Bulls 115-110 on Mar 19, 2026 on the road.

Where is Cavaliers vs Bulls being played?

At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.

Is Cavaliers vs Bulls on NBA League Pass?

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