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Chicago Bulls 2020-21 NBA Schedule: Important Fixtures Involving Hawks, Pelicans and Others

Published 12/07/2020, 12:30 PM EST

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After a major front-office overhaul, the 2020-21 season is going to be an exciting one for the Chicago Bulls. They have a young and promising team, who are hungry to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

The Bulls have launched their partial schedule for the season, with a cool announcement video. They have used their mascot Benny the Bull to reveal their schedule creatively. Their fixtures begin on December 23, in this 72-game season.

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Exciting Chicago Bulls games to look out for

The Bulls start their season with a clash against another exciting young team, as they host the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center, on December 23 at 7:00 pm EST. It will mark the beginning of a new era under recently appointed coach Billy Donovan. It will also be an exciting debut for rookie Patrick Williams.

January 15 marks an emotional return for coach Donovan, as he goes back to OKC, whom he coached for five years. His young Bulls will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chesapeake Energy Arena at 7:00 pm EST. It will be a battle of the young and promising shooting guards: Zach LaVine and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 

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February has two more important games. While the rivalry may have toned down in recent years, the Bulls taking on the New York Knicks is always a game with pride at stake. These two sides will meet twice in a row, on February 1 and February 3, with both home games for the Bulls. Both games are at 7:00 pm EST.

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Finally, in the last game from this partial schedule, the Bulls play the New Orleans Pelicans. On March 3, they will travel south to play at the Pelicans’ Smoothie King Center at 7:00 pm EST. There will be young star attraction on the court, as LaVine, Coby White and Wendell Carter Jr take on Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, and Zion Williamson. 

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Bulls’ partial schedule for the 2021 season

Dec 11 (7:00 pm EST)

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Houston Rockets (Preseason)Jan 25 (7:00 pm EST)

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Boston Celtics
Dec 13 (7:00 pm EST)

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Houston Rockets (Preseason)Jan 27 (7:00 pm EST)

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Memphis Grizzlies
Dec 16 (7:00 pm EST)

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Oklahoma City Thunder
(Preseason)
Jan 30 (4:00 pm EST)

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Portland Trail Blazers
Dec 18 (7:00 pm EST)

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Oklahoma City Thunder
(Preseason)
Feb 1 (7:00 pm EST)

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New York Knicks
Dec 23 (7:00 pm EST)

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Atlanta HawksFeb 3 (7:00 pm EST)

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New York Knicks
Dec 26 (7:00 pm EST)

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Indiana PacersFeb 5 (6:00 pm EST)

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Orlando Magic
Dec 27 (7:00 pm EST)

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Golden State WarriorsFeb 6 (6:00 pm EST)

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Orlando Magic
Dec 29 (6:00 pm EST)

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Washington WizardsFeb 8 (7:00 pm EST)

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Washington Wizards
Dec 31 (4:00 pm EST)

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Washington WizardsFeb 10 (7:00 pm EST)

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New Orleans Pelicans
Jan 1 (7:00 pm EST)

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Milwaukee BucksFeb 12 (7:00 pm EST)

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LA Clippers
Jan 3 (7:00 pm EST)

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Dallas MavericksFeb 15 (6:00 pm EST)

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Indiana Pacers
Jan 5 (9:30 pm EST)

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Portland Trail BlazersFeb 17 (6:00 pm EST)

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Charlotte Hornets
Jan 6 (9:00 pm EST)

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Sacramento KingsFeb 19 (6:00 pm EST)

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Philadelphia 76ers
Jan 8 (9:00 pm EST)

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Los Angeles LakersFeb 20 (7:00 pm EST)

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Sacramento Kings
Jan 10 (3:00 pm EST)

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LA ClippersFeb 22 (7:00 pm EST)

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Houston Rockets
Jan 12 (7:00 pm EST)

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Boston CelticsFeb 24 (7:00 pm EST)

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Minnesota Timberwolves
Jan 15 (7:00 pm EST)

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Oklahoma City ThunderFeb 26 (7:00 pm EST)

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Phoenix Suns
Jan 17 (2:00 pm EST)

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Dallas MavericksFeb 28 (5:00 pm EST)

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Toronto Raptors
Jan 18 (7:00 pm EST)

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Houston RocketsMarch 1 (7:00 pm EST)

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Denver Nuggets
Jan 22 (6:00 pm EST)

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Charlotte HornetsMarch 3 (7:00 pm EST)

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New Orleans Pelicans
Jan 23 (7:00 pm EST)

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Los Angeles Lakers

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