Chicago Bulls turn the paint into a runway as Memphis Grizzlies fade at United Center

The Chicago Bulls moved to 28-40 after a 132-107 result over the Memphis Grizzlies, who fell to 23-44 at United Center.

First quarter

The Chicago Bulls opened with 29 points in the first quarter while the Memphis Grizzlies scored 27.

The Bulls shot 52 percent from the field for the game, and that early pace showed up in 48 made field goals.

The Grizzlies finished with 10 steals, and the Bulls committed 17 turnovers.

Second quarter

The Bulls added 32 points in the second quarter and reached 61 at halftime, while the Grizzlies put up 30 in the quarter.

Josh Giddey carried over a previous-game line of 16 points, 13 assists, and 15 rebounds into a team night with 30 assists and 55 total rebounds.

Memphis kept its offense organized with 30 assists, and the Bulls matched that passing total on the other end.

Third quarter

The Bulls posted 36 points in the third quarter to move ahead in a game that featured 22 lead changes.

Matas Buzelis followed his previous-game 29 points with a Bulls attack that produced 58 points in the paint.

This Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies key moments sequence included Chicago’s 15-0 most-unanswered run that flipped the score from 61-61 to 82-61.

Fourth quarter

The Bulls closed with 35 points in the fourth quarter while holding the Grizzlies to 21 to finish the Chicago Bulls vs Memphis Grizzlies result analysis.

Chicago generated 22 second-chance points, and Jalen Smith’s previous-game 13 points aligned with a Bulls front line that grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.

Memphis scored 18 fast-break points on 7-for-8 fast-break shooting for 88 percent, and the Bulls answered with 25 points off turnovers.

The Chicago Bulls post-match stats show 18 made 3-point field goals, while the Grizzlies hit 14 from deep on 36 percent shooting.

For what went wrong for Chicago Bulls in the clean-up areas, Memphis produced 22 points off turnovers despite Chicago’s 9 steals and 6 blocks.

The Bulls next game is scheduled for 8:00 PM EDT on 3/18/2026 at United Center at 1901 W Madison Street in Chicago, Illinois, and the broadcast listings include CHSN and TSN for Chicago Bulls fans.

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