Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 19, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers, 19 December 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 33.7 mpg · 10.3 pts  | PG |  Donovan Mitchell 34.4 mpg · 22.8 pts |
Tre Jones 28.0 mpg · 10.3 pts  | SG |  Craig Porter 16.4 mpg · 1.6 pts |
Isaac Okoro 25.3 mpg · 5.8 pts  | SF |  Jaylon Tyson 28.4 mpg · 7.8 pts |
Matas Buzelis 28.0 mpg · 13.6 pts  | PF |  Evan Mobley 34.2 mpg · 17.5 pts |
Patrick Williams 20.8 mpg · 5.5 pts  | C |  Jarrett Allen 26.0 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineups?
For 19 December 2025, the Chicago Bulls are expected to start Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, Isaac Okoro, Tre Jones and Patrick Williams. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Jaylon Tyson, Evan Mobley and Lonzo Ball. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Bulls vs Cavaliers?
For 19 December 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.