Utah Jazz @ Chicago Bulls: Dec 16, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Utah JazzJazz
1-3 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Chicago BullsBulls
1-3 · Home

Jazz vs Bulls tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at United Center, Chicago. TV: KJZZ / Jazz+ (Jazz), Chicago Sports Network (Bulls).

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

Date & time
Wednesday, December 16, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Jazz KJZZ / Jazz+ · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassJazz: Jazz+ · 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
Tobe AwakaBullsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 27, 2026
Jaren Jackson Jr.JazzFOutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jaxson HayesJazzC-FDay-To-DayShoulderOct 26, 2026
Jusuf NurkicJazzCOutFootOct 7, 2026
Lauri MarkkanenJazzF-CDay-To-DayWristOct 26, 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

Jazz

Bulls

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Jazz vs Bulls Preview

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

They split last season's series 1-1. The Jazz rank 9th in assists, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Keyonte George (22.8 points per game) and Caleb Wilson (21.0 points per game).

Jazz vs Bulls Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Jazz vs Bulls Season Stats 2026-27

Jazz 4 GPBulls 4 GP
112.8#20
Points per game
110.8#23
121.0#22
Opponent points
129.5#30
46.2%#14
Field goal %
40.6%#30
32.4%#19
Three-point %
23.8%#30
73.7%#21
Free throw %
80.4%#10
45.0#15
Rebounds
46.3#9
27.3#9
Assists
22.5#29
5.5#29
Steals
9.5#13
6.5#6
Blocks
4.3#19
16.5#21
Turnovers
19.3#29

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
11Suns1-22.5
12Warriors1-33.0
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-44.0

Eastern Conference

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

More NBA Games on Dec 16, 2026

This Jazz vs Bulls page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Jazz visit the Celtics Dec 18; Bulls visit the Spurs Dec 18.

Jazz vs Bulls FAQs

What time does Jazz vs Bulls start?

The Utah Jazz play the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Jazz vs Bulls on?

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

What are the Jazz and Bulls records?

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

Who is injured for Jazz vs Bulls?

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); Jaren Jackson Jr. (Jazz, out, knee); Jaxson Hayes (Jazz, day-to-day, shoulder); Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz, out, foot).

How did Jazz vs Bulls go last season?

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

Who won the last Jazz vs Bulls game?

The Bulls beat the Jazz 128-126 on Jan 14, 2026 at home.

Where is Jazz vs Bulls being played?

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

Is Jazz vs Bulls on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Jazz 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.