Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls: Booker and the bench trade bursts at Mortgage Matchup Center

The Phoenix Suns moved to 35-27 after a 105-103 loss to the Chicago Bulls, who left Phoenix at 26-37, at 9:00 PM EDT at Mortgage Matchup Center.

First quarter

The Phoenix Suns opened with 20 points in the first quarter while the Chicago Bulls scored 24.

The Suns shot 39 percent from the field on 92 attempts in the game, and that early gap started with Chicago getting 68 points in the paint.

Devin Booker set the early tone for the Valley with 27 points, and Chicago’s 58 rebounds helped the Bulls control extra possessions.

Second quarter

The Suns matched Chicago’s pace in the second quarter with 30 points, while the Bulls put up 31.

Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls recap: the Suns produced 46 bench points, and that lift helped keep the margin within one possession at halftime.

Grayson Allen logged 21 points and 8 assists, and Chicago countered with 22 fast break points on 69 percent finishing in transition.

Third quarter

The Suns scored 27 in the third quarter, and the Bulls answered with 28 to keep the game on the same track.

Oso Ighodaro posted 10 points and 9 rebounds, and Phoenix added 14 offensive rebounds to generate 16 second chance points.

Chicago hit 41 field goals and shot 48 percent overall, and the Bulls’ 34 made 2 point baskets came at 59 percent.

Fourth quarter

The Suns won the fourth quarter 26-22, and Phoenix’s push came with 24 assists on 36 made field goals.

Booker added 2 steals, and the Suns forced 13 Bulls turnovers while turning those mistakes into 13 points off turnovers.

Chicago finished with a 12-point biggest lead, and the Suns finished with 15 turnovers as the Bulls closed out the 105-103 line.

Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls review notes the Suns hit 13 three point field goals at 28 percent, while Chicago went 7-for-28 from deep at 25 percent.

Phoenix Suns post-game interviews and the Phoenix Suns final whistle reaction followed a night in which the Suns made 18 free throws and the Bulls made 16.

The Suns will host the New Orleans Pelicans at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on 03/06/2026 at 9:00 PM EDT, with coverage on Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, AZFamily, and Suns+.

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