TV/radio: Noon, Sunday; WLS-Ch. 7, WMVP-AM 1000.
Series: First meeting.
Last meeting: Carlos Boozer scored 29 points in Bulls’ 99-90 victory Dec. 10, 2010 at United Center. Derrick Rose (3-for-13) and Russell Westbrook (7-for-18) both struggled from the field.
Probable starters (ppg through Saturday):
Russell Westbrook 24.4; C.J. Watson 10.5
Thabo Sefolosha (CQ) 5.0; Ronnie Brewer 7.5
Kendrick Perkins 4.8; Joakim Noah 9.9
Serge Ibaka 9.0; Carlos Boozer 15.6
Kevin Durant 27.7; Luol Deng 15.4
Team averages
Scoring offense: Thunder 103.7 (1); Bulls 97.3 (11)
Scoring defense: Thunder 97.1 (18); Bulls 88.6 (2)
FG percentage: Thunder .478 (2); Bulls .457 (6)
FT percentage: Thunder .797 (1); Bulls .727 (25)
3-point FG percentage: Thunder .358 (10); Bulls .381 (4)
Rebounding: Thunder 43.3 (7); Bulls 46.0 (1)
Turnovers: Thunder 16.9 (28); Bulls 14.0 (4)
Storyline: This potential NBA Finals preview features teams with contrasting styles. Thunder are explosive but turnover-prone; Bulls are well-schooled and defensive-minded. Derrick Rose said he views Kevin Durant as NBA’s MVP. James Harden (17.1 ppg) is favorite to win Sixth Man Award.
