Pelicans set to do battle with Bulls Friday

Updated Oct. 21, 2021 3:02 a.m. ET

Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans (0-1, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (1-0, first in the Eastern Conference)

Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Bulls host the New Orleans Pelicans.

Chicago went 31-40 overall with a 15-21 record at home during the 2020-21 season. The Bulls shot 47.7% from the field and 37.0% from 3-point range last season.

New Orleans went 31-41 overall with a 13-23 record on the road last season. The Pelicans averaged 114.6 points per game while shooting 47.7% from the field and 34.8% from 3-point range last season.

INJURIES: Bulls: Coby White: out (shoulder).

Pelicans: Zion Williamson: out (foot).

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