Still in Thanksgiving recovery mode? Bounce back from the long holiday food binge with Peacock NBA Monday, where the NBA tips off the month of December with a pro hoops doubleheader that’ll stack your basketball plate sky-high with action for every time zone.
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The Chicago Bulls take a southeast detour to take on the Orlando Magic in the first of two NBA contests featured on this week’s Peacock NBA Monday lineup, followed by a late West Coast nightcap game. For the Bulls and Magic, it’s the second time the two have squared off in Orlando this season — and we’ve got all the details on how to catch the game live.
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How can you watch the Bulls vs. Magic NBA game on Monday, December 1?
The Chicago Bulls charge into Orlando as the visiting team on Monday, December 1 for a 7:30 p.m. ET showdown against the Orlando Magic. Streaming live only on Peacock, the Bulls vs. Magic contest will be the featured Eastern Conference early game in a December 1 Peacock NBA Monday doubleheader. NBA Showtime will get the pregame hype flowing from back in the studio half an hour before tipoff time at 7 p.m. ET.
What to know about Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic on Peacock NBA Monday
When the Bulls have gotten hot, they’ve seen big points production from Coby White, Josh Giddey, and Nikola Vučević — their team-leading trio of starters. But Chicago has been streaky with their wins and losses this season, shooting out the gate with five straight victories before hitting a five-game losing slide in early November. Orlando was among the Bulls’ earliest victims, with the Magic falling at home to Chicago by a 110-98 margin when the two teams had their first regular season meeting on October 25.
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As for Orlando, the Magic got into a winning rhythm — including a pair of nice victories against the New York Knicks as well as a big November 18 win over the Golden State Warriors — after losing four of their first five games to start the season. Forward Franz Wagner led the team in scoring through the season’s opening month, an assuring signal that he and starters like Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs can step up when without the services of star forward Paolo Banchero, who was injured in Orlando’s November 22 win against the Knicks.
After the dust settles between the Bulls and Magic, stick around for the second game in this week’s Peacock NBA Monday doubleheader — a Western Conference tussle between the Phoenix Suns and LA Lakers. Tipoff time for the Peacock-exclusive game is set for 10 p.m. ET. from the Lakers’ home court at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
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