Chicago Bulls paint the lane at Mortgage Matchup Center as Phoenix Suns chase late points

The Chicago Bulls moved to 26-37 after a 105-103 road result at the Mortgage Matchup Center, while the Phoenix Suns went to 35-27. The Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns final score landed at 105-103 as the Bulls stacked 68 points in the paint and Phoenix answered with 46 bench points.

First quarter

The Bulls opened with 24 points in the quarter while the Suns scored 20, and Chicago’s 12-point biggest lead began taking shape early. The Bulls produced 22 total fast break points on 69 percent fast break finishing, and Phoenix managed 10 fast break points on 46 percent. Chicago set an early tone inside with 34 made shots in the paint on 63 percent, while Phoenix logged 22 paint makes on 55 percent.

Second quarter

The Bulls added 31 points in the quarter and carried their interior work with 58 total rebounds, including 9 offensive boards. Tre Jones posted 21 points and 5 assists, and Chicago finished with 23 assists as a team. Collin Sexton led Chicago’s scoring line with 30 points, and his 2 steals matched the Bulls’ 8-steal night that helped create 12 points off turnovers.

Third quarter

The Bulls scored 28 in the quarter, and their shot profile held with 48 percent overall shooting despite 25 percent from 3-point range. Guerschon Yabusele delivered 16 points with 6 rebounds, and Chicago’s bench contributed 24 points while Phoenix’s reserves produced 46. The Suns leaned on volume from deep with 46 3-point attempts and 13 makes, and their 24 assists kept the game within a single-possession margin.

Fourth quarter

The Bulls scored 22 in the quarter as Phoenix closed with 26, and Chicago’s 16 made free throws on 64 percent left the margin tight. Nick Richards added 11 rebounds and 2 blocks, and Chicago finished with 3 blocks while holding Phoenix to 39 percent shooting. Phoenix generated 16 second-chance points on 14 offensive rebounds, and Chicago’s 13 turnovers kept pressure on late, marking the Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns key moments that swung on possession count. The Bulls’ defensive rating of 98.2 and offensive rating of 104.0 framed the Chicago Bulls match rating, and the Suns posted the same figures in reverse across 104.88 possessions. Post-game thoughts Chicago Bulls centered on controlling the rim with 21 makes at the rim on 75 percent while limiting Phoenix to 1 midrange make.

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