- Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz
- Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
- Broadcast: KJZZ
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This Sunday, the Utah Jazz (4-8) will host the Chicago Bulls (6-5) at the Delta Center, aiming to clinch a victory.
In their previous outing, the Bulls faced off against the Pistons and suffered a 124-113 defeat. Chicago recorded 18 personal fouls while the Pistons tallied 25. From three-point range, the Bulls made 13 of 30 attempts. Detroit converted 11 of 16 free throws, finishing with a 68.8% free throw percentage. The Pistons dominated the boards, snatching 44 rebounds (11 offensive, 33 defensive) and blocked 6 shots. Detroit also distributed 30 assists and registered 13 steals. Defensively, Chicago allowed a shooting percentage of 55.6% from the field (50 of 90). The Bulls managed 21 assists, forced 19 turnovers, and achieved 11 steals. On the boards, they secured a total of 44 rebounds, 12 of which were offensive. At the free-throw line, the Bulls converted 19 of 28 attempts for a shooting percentage of 67.9%. Overall, Chicago finished the game with a 47.7% field goal percentage (41 of 86) and hit 12 of their 33 three-point attempts.
Matas Buzelis made a significant impact in this matchup, finishing with a shooting accuracy of 50.0% and recording 2 assists. He played for 34 minutes, grabbing 14 rebounds, and scored 21 points on 7 of 14 shooting.
Heading into this game, Chicago holds a 6-5 record this season. They average 15.9 turnovers per game and commit 21.1 fouls. As a team, the Bulls pull down an average of 46.5 rebounds per game and have recorded 318 assists this season, ranking 12th in the league. Chicago’s three-point shooting stands at 39.6% (149 of 376), while their free-throw percentage is 79.6%. They score an average of 118.6 points per game, placing them 12th in the NBA, with a field goal percentage of 48.5%.
On the defensive end, the Bulls force 12.6 turnovers per contest while allowing 21.0 personal fouls. Their opponents shoot 35.7% from beyond the arc, and they rank 20th in points allowed per game (118.9). Chicago’s defense permits a field goal percentage of 47.7% (485 of 1,017) and averages 43.2 rebounds per game. They also rank 12th for assists allowed, conceding 300 for the season.
On their last outing, the Jazz faced defeat against the Hawks, losing 132-122. Utah allowed Atlanta to secure a total of 43 rebounds (9 offensive). The Jazz had a three-point shooting performance of 51.1%, making 24 of 47 attempts, and registered 16 of 22 from the free-throw line (72.7%). The Hawks managed to hit 46 of 90 shots from the field for a 51.1% shooting percentage. Utah completed the game with 45 out of 92 field goals for an efficiency of 48.9%, including 19 of 44 from three-point range (43.2%). The Hawks committed 18 fouls, giving the Jazz 21 free throw opportunities, while they turned the ball over 24 times and made 9 steals. Altogether, Utah managed to grab 49 rebounds (35 defensive and 14 offensive).
Lauri Markkanen stood out for the Jazz, scoring 40 points over 36 minutes of play and contributing 2 assists. He shot 15 of 25 for a field goal percentage of 60.0% and added 7 rebounds.
The Jazz hold a record of 4-8 this season. They average 22.0 fouls per game and achieve 82.2% at the free-throw line. Utah records an average of 29.3 assists per game (5th in the league), while turning the ball over 17.7 times per game. They have accumulated 1,396 total points this season (116.3 points per game) and secure an average of 47.9 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Jazz hit a field goal percentage of 44.3%, ranking 26th in the league.
Defensively, Utah allows opponents to shoot 36.5% from three-point range (187 out of 512) while opponents shoot 81.0% from the free-throw line. They permit 29.2 assists and 42.3 rebounds per game, ranking them 28th and 9th respectively in the league. The Jazz rank 26th in points allowed per game (121.8), forcing 14.0 turnovers and allowing an opponent shooting percentage of 47.5% (18th overall).
Who will emerge victorious against the spread tonight?
Prediction: Back Utah
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