- Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: Space City Home Network
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The Chicago Bulls (18-20) are heading to the Toyota Center on Tuesday to face off against the Houston Rockets (22-14).
In their last matchup, the Bulls triumphed over the Mavericks, securing a victory with a score of 125-107. The statistics reflected some intense competition, as the Bulls committed 20 fouls compared to the Mavericks’ 13. From beyond the arc, the Bulls made 13 out of 35 attempts. Dallas managed to hit 16 of their 25 free throws, finishing the night at 64.0%. The Mavericks grabbed 42 rebounds (9 offensive, 33 defensive) and recorded 7 blocks. The Bulls eclipsed Dallas with 31 assists and 10 steals. Defensively, Chicago limited the Mavericks to a 42.9% shooting percentage on 39 of 91 attempts. The Bulls also secured 52 rebounds (with 11 on the offensive end) and successfully converted 10 of their 12 free throw attempts, registering an impressive 83.3%. Overall, Chicago achieved a field goal percentage of 51.5%, hitting 50 out of 97 shots, and made 15 of their 46 three-point attempts.
Coby White emerged as a standout in the recent game, scoring 22 points on 9 of 15 shooting. He logged 29 minutes on the court and contributed 4 rebounds, completing the game with a field goal efficiency of 60.0% and adding 3 assists.
As they prepare for this contest, the Bulls hold an 18-20 record this season. They average 117.3 points per game (ranking 12th in the league), boasting a field goal percentage of 47.3%. Chicago’s three-point shooting sits at 35.9% (533 out of 1,486) and they hit 78.3% of their free throw attempts. The team averages 45.8 rebounds per game, amassing 1,117 assists this season, placing them 8th in the NBA for assists. They also have an average of 14.8 turnovers per game and commit 19.0 fouls per contest.
On the defensive end, the Bulls force an average of 12.6 turnovers per game while allowing 19.1 fouls. Ranking 19th in the league, they have conceded 1,050 assists to opponents so far this season. The Bulls allow opposing teams to shoot 47.3% from the field (1,684 out of 3,563) and surrender 45.4 rebounds on average. Their opponents score 36.7% of their three-point attempts, with Chicago placing 26th for points allowed per game (120.8).
In their previous game, the Rockets faced a setback, falling to the Kings with a score of 111-98. Houston collected 25 defensive rebounds and 19 offensive rebounds, summing up to 44 total rebounds. However, they turned the ball over 13 times while securing 4 steals. The Kings committed 22 fouls, giving the Rockets 29 attempts at the free throw line, of which they made 19 for a conversion rate of 65.5%. From beyond the arc, Houston struggled, hitting only 7 of 30 three-point attempts (23.3%). Their overall shooting performance ended with 36 of 84 from the field, translating to 42.9%. Meanwhile, the Kings converted 44 of their 91 shots at a rate of 48.4% and finished at 34.8% from three-point range (8 of 23), hitting 75% of their free throws (15 of 20). Houston allowed Sacramento to grab 45 rebounds, including 18 offensive boards.
Amen Thompson was a pivotal player for the Rockets, scoring 31 points in 41 minutes of play, also dishing out 6 assists. He recorded a field goal percentage of 64.7%, connecting on 11 of 17 shots, and pulled down 13 rebounds.
This season, Houston stands with a 22-14 record. Offensively, the Rockets are hitting 48.1% from the field, ranking 6th in the league. They have accumulated a total of 4,245 points this season, averaging 117.9 points per game, while leading the league with 49.1 rebounds per game. Their assists per contest average 25.1 (21st in the NBA), and they commit 15.8 turnovers per game. Houston also averages 19.6 fouls per contest and has a free throw success rate of 76.7%.
Defensively, the Rockets allow 35.5% on three-point attempts (453 of 1,275) and permit opponents to succeed on 75.4% of their free throw chances. They give up an average of 24.2 assists and 38.0 rebounds per game, ranking them 2nd and 1st in the league, respectively. The Rockets rank 3rd in the league for points allowed per game (110.8), forcing opponents into an average of 13.6 turnovers per game and allowing a field goal percentage of 46.3% (9th in the NBA).
What team will clinch victory in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Houston
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