Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Apr 8, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers, 8 April 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Chicago Bulls | Position | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
Josh Giddey 30.1 mpg · 10.3 pts  | PG |  Donovan Mitchell 31.4 mpg · 22.8 pts |
Tre Jones 25.3 mpg · 10.3 pts  | SG |  Craig Porter 8.8 mpg · 1.6 pts |
Patrick Williams 25.2 mpg · 5.5 pts  | SF |  Jaylon Tyson 8.7 mpg · 7.8 pts |
Matas Buzelis 18.5 mpg · 13.6 pts  | PF |  Evan Mobley 30.5 mpg · 17.5 pts |
Zach Collins 20.1 mpg · 1.5 pts  | C |  Jarrett Allen 28.4 mpg · 13.1 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
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What are the Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineups?
For 8 April 2025, the Chicago Bulls are expected to start Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, Patrick Williams, Zach Collins and Matas Buzelis. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Craig Porter and Jaylon Tyson. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Bulls vs Cavaliers?
For 8 April 2025, the Chicago Bulls are without 1 player: Jaylin Sellers (Out), and the Cleveland Cavaliers are without 4 players: Sam Merrill (Out), Khalifa Diop (Out), Nae'Qwan Tomlin (Out) and Ernest Udeh, Jr. (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.