- Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Venue: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: AZ Family Sports Network
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The Chicago Bulls (25-37) will visit the Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday for a showdown against the Phoenix Suns (35-26).
In their last outing, the Bulls suffered a defeat against the Thunder, ending the game at 116-108. Chicago recorded 22 personal fouls, while Oklahoma City committed 13. The Bulls struggled from beyond the arc, making only 10 of 42 attempts. The Thunder’s free-throw shooting was notable, hitting 83.3% by sinking 20 of 24 attempts. Oklahoma City grabbed 51 rebounds (12 offensive and 39 defensive) and blocked 3 shots, finishing with 23 assists and 10 steals. The Bulls allowed an opponent shooting percentage of 43.4%, permitting 43 successful shots out of 99 attempts. They recorded 27 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and achieved 3 steals in this matchup. On the boards, Chicago gathered 53 rebounds, with 10 being offensive. Their free-throw performance was 68.4%, making 13 of 19 attempts. The Bulls wrapped up the game with a field-goal percentage of 43.3% (39 of 90) and 17 successful three-pointers out of 49 attempts.
Collin Sexton made an impact in the previous matchup, ending with a shooting percentage of 42.9% and contributing 2 assists. After playing 28 minutes, he snagged 1 rebound and scored 20 points on 6 of 14 shooting.
The Bulls enter this game with a season record of 25-37. Chicago averages 115.7 points per game (14th in the league) and shoots 46.9% from the field. Their three-point shooting stands at 36.5% (911 of 2,493), and they convert 78.4% from the free-throw line. The team rebounds at a rate of 44.7 boards per game and has registered 1,788 assists this season, placing them 4th in the league for assists. They average 15.2 turnovers and commit 18.6 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Bulls force 12.7 turnovers per game and draw 18.5 personal fouls. They rank 28th in the NBA for assists allowed, having conceded 1,756 this season. Chicago’s defense allows an opponent shooting percentage of 47.5% (2,742 of 5,772) and concedes 45.2 rebounds per game. They allow 37.0% shooting from three-point territory and rank 26th in the league for opponents’ points per game (120.0).
In their previous game, the Suns secured a win against the Kings with a final score of 114-103. Phoenix allowed Sacramento to gather a total of 40 rebounds (13 offensive). They struggled from three-point range, converting only 25.9% (7 of 27) and hitting 14 of 18 free throws (77.8%). The Kings made 41 of 90 field goal attempts, achieving a percentage of 45.6%. The Suns finished the game with 42 successful attempts out of 92, translating to a shooting percentage of 45.7%. They connected on 19 of 49 three-pointers (38.8%) and made 11 of their free-throw opportunities for a success rate of 64.7%. The Kings committed 14 personal fouls, allowing the Suns 17 free throw attempts while committing 19 turnovers themselves, with 11 steals recorded in the contest. Phoenix pulled down 35 defensive boards and 18 offensive rebounds for a total of 53.
Jalen Green contributed significantly for the Suns, scoring 20 points in 31 minutes and adding 1 assist. He shot 7 of 16 from the field (43.8%) and secured 4 rebounds.
Phoenix’s record stands at 35-26 this season. They commit an average of 20.9 personal fouls per game and shoot 79.1% from the free throw line. They average 24.6 assists per game (27th in the league) and turn the ball over 14.9 times each contest. So far this season, the Suns have scored a total of 6,841 points (112.1 per game) and average 43.4 rebounds per game. Their field-goal shooting sits at 45.3%, ranked 27th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Suns allow 34.2% shooting from three-point range (738 of 2,159) and permit opponents to make 78.4% of their free throws. They yield 24.7 assists and 44.2 rebounds per game, ranking 5th and 16th in the league, respectively. Phoenix is 6th in the NBA in points allowed per game, giving up 111.2 points. They successfully force 16.5 turnovers per game and dictate opponent shooting at 46.9% from the floor (15th in the league).
Who will prevail in the upcoming NBA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Opt for Chicago
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