Coming off their first loss of the season, the Chicago Bulls return home Tuesday to face a Philadelphia 76ers team armed with a blueprint for handling such a setback.

The Knicks showed up on Halloween as a team at full strength. It wasn’t a disguise but still felt like a ruse.

The Chicago Bulls are officially back. Behind Josh Giddey’s breakout and elite defense, Billy Donovan’s squad looks ready for playoffs.

The Chicago Bulls face the Atlanta Hawks in a matchup where they look to strengthen their standing in the NBA and prove what their roster is made of. But as tipoff approaches, one major question emerges among fans: will Josh Giddey and Kristaps Porzingis play?

New York; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New York will try to end its three-game losing streak when the Knicks take on Chicago. New York finished 51-31 overall and 34-18 in Eastern Conference play a season ago.

Do you think they would take Coby for PJ Washington ... Returning to the United Center for the first time since being traded to Sacramento, wearing a Chicago Bulls jersey for eight years and often referring to Chicago as his “home,” really felt ...

Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) hugs Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) after they won their game 128-123 against the Atlanta Hawks, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at the United Center in Chicago. (Dominic Di Palermo/Chicago Tribune)

Defensively, the Bulls hold a slight edge, allowing 111.0 points per game with a defensive rating of 105.3, compared to Orlando's 116.0 points allowed and 107.3 rating. A significant mismatch lies in transition play and ball security.