- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls
- Event Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Television: CHSN
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (47-15) are making their way to the United Center on Tuesday for a showdown with the Chicago Bulls (25-36).
In their most recent game, the Thunder triumphed over the Mavericks with a score of 100-87. Oklahoma City committed 17 personal fouls, while Dallas had 18. The Thunder managed just 9 of their 31 three-point attempts, with the Mavericks converting 12 of 16 free throws at a rate of 75.0%. Dallas also secured 49 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards, along with 8 blocks. They distributed 20 assists and recorded 6 steals. On the defensive end, Oklahoma City limited Dallas to a shooting percentage of 38.8% (33 of 85), while the Thunder registered 22 assists and forced the opposition into 17 turnovers. They grabbed 46 rebounds altogether, including 7 offensive ones, and shot 66.7% from the free-throw line, making 10 of 15 attempts. Overall, Oklahoma City finished with a shooting percentage of 44.6% (41 out of 92) and converted 8 of their 39 three-pointers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a standout performance in the last game. He finished with an impressive shooting percentage of 60.0% from the floor and contributed 5 assists, playing for 33 minutes and collecting 4 rebounds. He scored a total of 30 points on 12 of 20 shooting.
As Oklahoma City gears up for this matchup, they hold a commendable record of 47-15. The team averages 12.7 turnovers per game while committing 19.3 personal fouls. On average, they secure 43.9 rebounds and have tallied 1,587 assists this season, ranking them 15th in the league. The Thunder are converting 36.2% of their three-point attempts (842 of 2,323) and shooting an impressive 82.0% from the charity stripe. They score an average of 119.2 points per game, placing them 4th in the NBA, with a field goal percentage of 48.3%.
Defensively, Oklahoma City forces an average of 17.1 turnovers per game and garners 21.0 personal fouls. They rank 9th in the NBA for assists allowed, giving up a total of 1,549 assists this season. Opponents are shooting 43.6% against them (2,386 out of 5,472), while the Thunder allow an average of 45.4 rebounds and limit foes to 36.7% accuracy from beyond the arc—ranking 2nd in the league in points allowed per game (107.9).
In their last outing, the Bulls secured a convincing 120-97 victory against the Bucks. Chicago accumulated 50 total rebounds, combining 43 defensive and 7 offensive. They committed 18 turnovers but managed to record 14 steals during the game. The Bucks were penalized with 19 fouls, allowing the Bulls to take 23 free-throw attempts, converting 16 for a rate of 69.6%. Chicago hit 18 of 49 attempts from three-point range (36.7%) and completed the game with a 51.2% shooting rate (43 of 84). The Bulls kept the Bucks to 36.8% shooting, letting them finish 35 of 95 attempts. Milwaukee’s three-point shooting was limited to 28.3% (13 of 46), while the Bulls converted 14 of their 17 free throws (82.4%). Chicago allowed Milwaukee a total of 45 rebounds, 11 of which were offensive.
Collin Sexton showcased his talent for the Bulls in this game, shooting 9 of 14 for a field goal percentage of 64.3% and contributing 3 rebounds. In 32 minutes on the court, he scored 22 points and assisted on 2 baskets.
With a current record of 25-36, the Bulls are striving for improvement. Offensively, they achieve a shooting percentage of 46.9% (ranking 15th in the league). Chicago has scored a total of 7,064 points this season, averaging 115.8 per game, alongside 44.6 rebounds. Their assist rate is impressive at 28.9 per game, placing them 6th in the NBA, while they average 15.1 turnovers. The Bulls commit an average of 18.6 personal fouls and connect on 78.5% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Bulls are positioned 26th in the league for points allowed, giving up an average of 120.1. They force 12.8 turnovers per game and opponents are shooting 47.6% from the floor, ranking 21st in the league. Allowing 37.2% shooting on three-pointers (854 of 2,295), they also see opponents convert 77.6% of their foul shots. On average, the Bulls relinquish 28.4 assists and 45.1 rebounds, ranking 28th and 21st, respectively.
Who will take the win in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Choose Oklahoma City
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