Bulls vs Jazz
Wed, Jan 14
Final
Bulls
Bulls
(18 - 21)
128
-
126
Jazz
Jazz
(14 - 25)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 36 | 35 | 23 | 34 | 128 |
| Jazz | 39 | 23 | 32 | 32 | 126 |
Venue: United Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Nikola VuÄeviÄ
CHI | #9 | C
35
7
5
Brice Sensabaugh
UTA | #28 | F
43
5
2
Smart Game Analysis
Chicago Bulls has a 54% chance of winning the game
The Bulls hold a slight edge at home despite playing on the second night of a back-to-back, as Utah's league-worst defense offers Chicago ample scoring opportunities.
Key Analysis
- • Chicago is at a rest disadvantage, playing the second game of a back-to-back after facing Houston on Tuesday.
- • The Bulls are missing primary playmaker Josh Giddey (hamstring), who averages 9.0 assists per game.
- • Utah's defense is statistically the worst in the matchup, allowing a massive 126.9 points per game.
- • The Jazz enter with momentum after a solid 123-112 win over the Cavaliers, driven by Keyonte George's 32 points.
- • Utah won the only previous head-to-head meeting this season in a 150-147 shootout.
- • Chicago's defense must contain Lauri Markkanen (27.9 PPG) to prevent another high-scoring upset.
