Howdy! The Bulls are back in action Friday night to take on the semi-resurgent (wins in four of five) Mavericks on NBC Sports Chicago. Tune in all night, beginning with Bulls Pregame Live at 7 p.m. mark Schanowski, Will Perdue and Kendall Gill will get you ready for tip! Here are three things to watch for when these two teams square off.
1. Dennis Smith: One of the league's most exciting rookies is playing some of his best basketball of the year as the Bulls come to town. Hampered by a hip injury earlier in the year - he sat for six games in December - Smith has averaged 18.