Struggling Bulls, Cavaliers Clash in Chicago Amid Slumps
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The Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers are set to face off in a crucial matchup at the United Center on Wednesday, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm in recent weeks. The Cavaliers have lost three of their last six games, including a disappointing 119-111 overtime loss to Charlotte on Sunday, where they shot a dismal 40.0% from the field and 31.6% from three-point range. Cleveland's usually enthusiastic home crowd has turned hostile, booing the team in three of the past four games. Despite the struggles, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell remains optimistic, acknowledging that the team needs to work together to turn things around. 'No one is feeling sorry for us. I wouldn't feel sorry for us,' Mitchell said. 'The only way we get out of this is us doing it as a group together.' The Bulls, meanwhile, have lost eight of their last nine games, with opponents averaging 121.1 points per game against them during this stretch. The team's usually reliable offense has been struggling, with Coby White and Kevin Huerter leading the way with 20 and 16 points, respectively, in a 114-104 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Chicago's recent injuries have taken a toll on the team, but coach Billy Donovan remains hopeful. 'We're starting to get guys back,' he said, 'but we haven't played whole.' The Cavaliers have dominated the recent series between the two teams, winning five straight and 12 of the past 13. The matchup on Wednesday will be a crucial test for both teams, with the Cavaliers looking to bounce back from their recent struggles and the Bulls seeking to find their footing in a tough stretch of games.
