Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center: Chi fast breaks meet OKC paint points

The Chicago Bulls, at 29-44, dropped a 131-113 result to the the Oklahoma City Thunder, at 58-16, at 8:00 PM EDT at Paycom Center.

Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder final score set the tone for a post-game report Chicago Bulls built on pace plays and OKC’s interior finish.

First quarter

The Chicago Bulls opened with 32 points in the first quarter while the the Oklahoma City Thunder scored 29 in the same stretch.

The Bulls got early lift from 23 fast break points in the game on 80 percent fast break finishing, and the Thunder answered with 60 points in the paint.

Second quarter

The Bulls added 35 points in the second quarter, and team ball showed in 25 assists for the night.

Tre Jones delivered 21 points and 9 assists, and Chi stayed in contact while OKC’s bench produced 58 points.

Third quarter

The Bulls scored 21 points in the third quarter as the the Oklahoma City Thunder put up 33 and stretched the margin behind a 24-point biggest lead.

Josh Giddey posted 11 assists, and OKC created separation with 19 second-chance points on 15 offensive rebounds in a run that fit the game-changing plays Chicago Bulls vs Oklahoma City Thunder.

Fourth quarter

The Bulls finished with 25 points in the fourth quarter, but the the Oklahoma City Thunder closed with 36 while winning the rebounding battle 68-58.

Emanuel Miller recorded 15 points and 7 rebounds, and OKC’s 29 assists supported a 47-for-101 night from the field.

The Chicago Bulls full-time result moves on to the next road date at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, with a 8:00 PM EDT tip on 2026-03-28 against the the Memphis Grizzlies.

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