- Matchup: Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: CHSN
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The Houston Rockets (43-27) are set to visit the United Center this Monday to clash with the Chicago Bulls (28-42).
The Rockets edged out the Miami Heat in their previous outing, securing a close victory with a score of 123-122. In terms of personal fouls, Houston recorded 14 while Miami tallied 19. The Rockets converted 16 of 41 shots from beyond the arc, and Miami finished with a free throw shooting percentage of 75.0%, making 12 of 16 attempts. Miami grabbed a total of 49 rebounds (13 offensive and 36 defensive) and blocked 2 shots, while dishing out 33 assists and making 5 steals. Defensively, the Rockets allowed Miami to shoot 51.1% from the field, as they converted 47 of 92 attempts. Houston also collected 38 assists and forced 12 turnovers with 5 steals. On the boards, the Rockets secured 26 rebounds, 4 of which were offensive, while at the line, they hit 17 of their 21 free throw attempts for an 81.0% rate. Houston concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 52.3% (45 of 86) and made 16 out of 35 shots from three-point range.
Kevin Durant contributed significantly in the last contest, scoring 27 points on 9 of 17 shooting. He played 37 minutes, collecting 3 rebounds and finishing with a shooting percentage of 52.9%, along with 3 assists.
Houston enters this matchup with a record of 43-27. The team averages 15.7 turnovers per game and commits 18.5 personal fouls. As a unit, the Rockets are grabbing 48.0 rebounds per game and have recorded 1,743 assists this season, ranking 28th in the league for ball distribution. Houston has a three-point shooting percentage of 36.4% (786 of 2,157) and a free throw percentage of 75.9%. They are scoring an average of 114.0 points per game, placing them 22nd in the league, while connecting on 47.6% of their field goals.
Defensively, the Rockets force an average of 13.5 turnovers each game while committing 20.0 fouls. Opponents shoot 35.2% from the three-point line, and the Rockets rank 4th in the NBA for fewest points allowed per game (109.9). Their opponents shoot 46.1% from the field (2,830 of 6,144), and they allow an average of 39.5 rebounds per game. Houston ranks 3rd in assists surrendered, allowing a total of 1,722 assists this season.
In their last contest, the Bulls faced a setback against the Cleveland Cavaliers, losing 115-110. Chicago allowed Cleveland to secure 54 rebounds (16 offensive). They made 14 of 41 attempts from beyond the arc, resulting in a 34.1% shooting percentage, and they shot 21 of 31 from the free throw line (67.7%). The Cavaliers capitalized on 40 of 91 attempts from the field, leaving them with a shooting percentage of 44.0%. Overall, the Bulls shot 42 of 94 from the field, with a shooting percentage of 44.7%. From three-point range, they made 15 of 44 attempts (34.1%) and converted 11 of their free throw attempts, achieving a success rate of 64.7%. The Cavaliers committed 17 fouls, giving the Bulls a total of 17 free throw attempts. Chicago turned the ball over 16 times and recorded 11 steals in this matchup. The Bulls collected 35 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds, totaling 47 for the game.
Tre Jones was a standout for the Bulls in this game, scoring 20 points in 32 minutes of play while also contributing 3 assists. He hit 6 of 12 attempts for a shooting percentage of 50.0% and secured 4 rebounds.
Chicago’s season record stands at 28-42. The team averages 18.8 personal fouls per game and sits at 77.9% from the free throw line. On average, they dish out 28.7 assists per game (5th in the NBA) while committing 15.2 turnovers. The Bulls have scored a total of 8,106 points this season (115.8 points per game) and average 45.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Bulls shoot 46.9% from the field, placing them 14th in the league.
On the defensive end, the Bulls concede 36.9% on three-pointers (976 of 2,647), and opponents have shot 77.8% from the free throw line. They allow 28.4 assists and 45.4 rebounds per game, ranking 28th and 22nd, respectively, in the NBA. Chicago is positioned 26th in points allowed per game, with an average of 120.2. They force 12.7 turnovers and opponents are shooting 47.4% from the field (21st in the NBA).
Who will triumph in tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Pick: Take Chicago
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