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Liddell’s absence does not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not guaranteed rotation minutes when he is healthy.

He wasn’t able to keep his streak of 35-point games alive, but this was another spectacular showing for one of the hottest players in basketball. He scored 15 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, including a triple with six seconds left in the game that gave Chicago a lead after they trailed by 18 points earlier in the period. White has provided top-25 value in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks with averages of 29.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3.4 triples per game, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Mavericks on Saturday.

Huerter rebounded from Monday’s nine-point performance in a big way on Thursday. He reached 20 points for the second time in Chicago’s last four games, and after only hitting one triple over their two previous games, Huerter knocked down five of them as the Bulls won their fourth-straight game. Huerter also hit the 1,000th three-pointer of his career, which is a special milestone for the 26-year-old sharpshooter. He’ll look to carry this momentum into a matchup with Dallas on Saturday to wrap up the week.

What a night it was for Giddey. Chicago has played the Lakers twice in their last three games, and Giddey has recorded a triple-double in both. He helped them storm back from an 18-point deficit early in the fourth, but he airballed a floater with 12 seconds left, which allowed the Lakers to take a five-point lead after a pair of free throws. However, a well-drawn play from Billy Donovan and a steal from Giddey allowed them to quickly take a lead with a pair of three-pointers. Giddey still had to put together one more magical moment after an Austin Reaves layup, and he was able to drill a shot from halfcourt over LeBron James at the buzzer to give Chicago the win. Giddey ranks in the top ten in nine-cat over the past two months and has truly bounced back after a disastrous final season in Oklahoma City.

As expected, White will be good to go against Los Angeles. White has been on a scoring tear recently, averaging 30.3 points per game over the past two weeks. He’ll look to keep that going against a Laker team that will be playing the second leg of a back-to-back.

Ball was initially listed as questionable, which shows he at least had a chance of returning from a wrist injury that’s kept him out since February 28. Ultimately, the 27-year-old point guard will sit out again, but his return isn’t far off. Ball’s eventual return will cut into Kevin Huerter’s playing time.

Giddey and Vucevic were both listed as questionable on the injury report, but will ultimately suit up Thursday against the Lakers. Giddey is said to be dealing with hand inflammation while Vucevic has a back issue. Both players should play without limitations.

The Bulls could be without two starters for Thursday’s game, as Giddey and Vucevic are questionable. Giddey needing to miss a game would likely result in more playing time for Dalen Terry, who has not been productive enough to merit being streamed in most leagues. As for Vucevic, Zach Collins or Jalen Smith would start if he’s unable to play. Either replacement for Vooch would be worth streaming.

White is considered probable for Thursday’s game, which suggests he will ultimately be available. That would be great for those rostering him, as the Bulls’ guard has been on an absolute heater over the past month. Look for White to take on his usual role as the team’s primary perimeter scorer.

Ball has not played since February 28, but that may change as soon as Thursday night. His absence opened up a place in the starting lineup for Tre Jones, who was recently sidelined by a sprained foot. Kevin Huerter has moved into the starting five, and his playing time will likely decrease if Ball returns.