Vucevic, LaVine lead Bulls to 117-96 win over Nuggets
March 9, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Vucevic had 25 points and 15 rebounds, Zach LaVine scored 29 points on 12-of-18 shooting and the Chicago Bulls gave their playoff hopes an unexpected boost with a 117-96 victory against the Western Conference-leading Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.
Haliburton’s 3-pointer pushes Pacers past Bulls 125-122
March 5, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton scored 29 points, including a 3-pointer with 2.7 seconds left, to give the Indiana Pacers a 125-122 victory Sunday over the Chicago Bulls.
Haliburton's game-winning shot occurred after Zach LaVine missed a free throw that would have given the Bulls the lead with 22.6 seconds remaining.
Haliburton and the Pacers take on conference foe Chicago
March 4, 2023 GMTIndiana Pacers (28-36, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (29-35, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Indiana plays Chicago in Eastern Conference action Sunday.
Chicago takes on Phoenix after LaVine’s 41-point game
March 2, 2023 GMTPhoenix Suns (34-29, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (29-34, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Chicago faces the Phoenix Suns after Zach LaVine scored 41 points in the Chicago Bulls' 117-115 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Raptors beat Bulls 104-98 for 8th victory in 10 games
March 1, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam scored 20 points, Gary Trent Jr. had 19 and the Toronto Raptors beat the Chicago Bulls 104-98 on Tuesday night for their eighth victory in 10 games.
O.G. Anunoby added 17 points and Jakob Poeltl had 14 to help the Raptors win their fourth straight at home, matching their longest streak of the season.
LaVine, DeRozan lead Bulls to 131-87 rout of Nets
February 25, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 32 points on 12-of-17 shooting and the Chicago Bulls drubbed the Brooklyn Nets 131-87 on Friday night to snap a six-game skid.
Chicago held Brooklyn to a season low in points; its previous worst was 92 in a loss to Boston in December.
Mitchell nets 29 as Cavs rally past Bulls, win streak hits 6
February 12, 2023 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — All-Star Donovan Mitchell scored 19 of his 29 points in the second half and Jarrett Allen had 23 points and 10 rebounds, rallying the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 97-89 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Vucevic, Drummond come up big, Bulls beat Spurs 128-104
February 7, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic could be playing for another team by the end of the week. The same goes for Andre Drummond as the NBA's trade deadline approaches.
Despite big questions about their futures, the big men delivered in a big way for the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
San Antonio takes on Chicago on 8-game slide
February 5, 2023 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (14-39, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (25-27, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Monday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: San Antonio aims to stop its eight-game losing streak with a win over Chicago.
Zach LaVine scores 36 as Bulls beat Trail Blazers 129-121
February 5, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls tried all sorts of defensive coverages on Damian Lillard. He kept scoring anyway.
Just not enough to hold down Zach LaVine and company.
LaVine scored 36 points, DeMar DeRozan had 27 and the Bulls topped Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers 129-121 on Saturday night.
Dosunmu, White lead way as Bulls beat Hornets 114-98
February 3, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu matched a season high with 22 points, Coby White scored 20 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame shaky outings by DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine to beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-98 on Thursday night.
Charlotte visits Chicago, looks to end road losing streak
February 1, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (15-37, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (23-27, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will try to stop its three-game road skid when the Hornets take on Chicago.
Leonard, Powell lead Clippers past Bulls, 108-103
February 1, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and Norman Powell added 27 to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Chicago Bulls 108-103 on Tuesday night.
Paul George added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers, who’ve won six of seven.
DeRozan, LaVine lead Bulls to 128-109 win over Magic
January 29, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each scored 32 points, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points and 13 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls turned back a late rally and beat the Orlando Magic 128-109 on Saturday night.
DeRozan scores 26 in 1,000th game, Bulls beat Hawks 111-100
January 24, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 26 points in his 1,000th career game, Nikola Vucevic added 14 points and 17 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-100 on Monday night.
The Bulls (22-24) returned to Chicago after a 126-108 win over the Pistons in Paris on Thursday and matched their season high with a third straight victory.
LaVine scores 30, Bulls defeat Pistons 126-108 in Paris
January 19, 2023 GMTPARIS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama was sitting courtside, the 19-year-old French phenom and presumed No.
Jokic hits winning 3, has triple-double as Nuggets top Magic
January 16, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining, capping his 12th triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets won their 13th in a row at home by beating the Orlando Magic 119-116 on Sunday night.
Vucevic helps Bulls snap 11-game losing streak vs. Warriors
January 16, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic matched a career high with 43 points and the Chicago Bulls snapped an 11-game losing streak against Golden State, beating the Warriors 132-118 on Sunday
Giddey scores 25, leads Thunder to 124-110 win over Bulls
January 14, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Josh Giddey matched a season high with 25 points and added 10 rebounds, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 124-110 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Rookie Jalen Williams scored 22 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 21 for the Thunder, who have won two straight, four of five and completed a sweep of their season series against Chicago.
LeBron James returns, Lakers beat Hawks for 4th straight win
January 7, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 25 points and 10 assists in his return from an illness, Russell Westbrook added 18 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 130-114 Friday night for their first four-game winning streak in just under a year.
LaVine hits 11 3s, scores 41 points in Bulls’ win over 76ers
January 7, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach LaVine made 11 of 13 3-pointers and scored 41 points and the Chicago Bulls beat Philadelphia 126-112 on Friday night to end the 76ers’ home winning streak at 11.
LaVine made three 3-pointers in less than a minute and a half of play to give Chicago an 88-74 lead with 3:33 left in the third quarter.
Bulls end Nets’ winning streak at 12 with 121-112 victory
January 5, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan and Patrick Williams each scored 22 points, and the Chicago Bulls stopped Brooklyn’s 12-game winning streak with a 121-112 victory over Kevin Durant and the Nets on Wednesday night.
Durant scores 44, but Bulls snap Nets’ 12-game win streak
January 5, 2023 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan and Patrick Williams each scored 22 points, and the Chicago Bulls stopped Brooklyn's 12-game win streak with a 121-112 victory over Kevin Durant and the Nets on Wednesday night.
LaVine scores season-high 43 as Bulls beat Pistons 132-118
December 31, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored a season-high 43 points, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in the closing minutes to beat the Detroit Pistons 132-118 on Friday night.
LaVine looked more like his old explosive self than the guy managing his left knee following offseason surgery.
DeRozan scores 42 points, Bulls beat Bucks 119-113 in OT
December 29, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan compared the Chicago Bulls' success this season against the Eastern Conference's best teams to being chased by a dog.
They know they they have to keep going and can't slow down.
Antetokounmpo and the Bucks take on the Bulls
December 27, 2022 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (22-11, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (14-19, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee into a matchup against Chicago.
DeRozan’s jumper gives Bulls 118-117 victory over Knicks
December 24, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — DeMar DeRozan’s jumper with less than a second to play gave the Chicago Bulls a 118-117 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
DeRozan finished with 25 points in Chicago’s season-high third straight victory.
Ayo Dosunmu beats buzzer, Bulls beat Hawks 110-108
December 22, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Ayo Dosunmu banked in a putback jumper as time expired and the Chicago Bulls rallied after blowing an 18-point lead to win their second straight game, 110-108 over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
Bulls snap 4-game slide, top short-handed Heat 113-103
December 21, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — The only yells in the Chicago locker room were happy ones.
Nikola Vucevic had 29 points and 12 rebounds, DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points and the Bulls stopped a four-game slide by beating the short-handed Miami Heat 113-103 on Tuesday night.
DeRozan, Bulls rout Luka-less Mavericks, 144-115
December 11, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan had 28 points and nine rebounds and the Chicago Bulls took advantage of NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic's absence to rout the Dallas Mavericks 144-115 on Saturday night.
DeRozan, Bulls beat Wizards; Beal out with hamstring strain
December 8, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 15 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, Nikola Vucevic had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 115-111 on Wednesday night.
Golden State faces Chicago, seeks 9th straight home win
December 1, 2022 GMTChicago Bulls (9-12, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (11-11, ninth in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State hosts Chicago aiming to extend its eight-game home winning streak.
DeRozan scores 26, Bulls hand Jazz fifth straight loss
November 29, 2022 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — DeMar DeRozan had 26 points and six assists to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 114-107 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
Zach LaVine added 20 points, six rebounds, and five assists for the Bulls.
DeRozan scores 36, Bulls down Bucks 118-113
November 24, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — DeMar DeRozan had 36 points and eight assists, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-113 on Wednesday night.
Chicago began the week with a 6-10 record and having lost four straight but has now beaten the NBA's top two teams.
Suggs nails 3, Magic beat Bulls 108-107 after blowing lead
November 19, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Jalen Suggs dribbled up court in the closing seconds, pulled up inside the arc, spun, stepped back and unleashed a 3-pointer from the right wing with a defender on him.
Chicago and Denver meet for non-conference matchup
November 12, 2022 GMTDenver Nuggets (8-4, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (6-7, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets visit DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls in non-conference play.
Zach LaVine’s 30 points pace Bulls past Raptors 111-97
November 8, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Zach LaVine scored a season-high 30 points and the Chicago Bulls coasted to a 111-97 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.
LaVine, who didn't play in Sunday's nine-point loss at Toronto because of injury management on his knee, scored the Bulls' first nine points of the fourth quarter before committing his fifth foul with 7:26 left.
VanVleet has 30 points and 11 assists as Raptors beat Bulls
November 7, 2022 GMTTORONTON (AP) — Fred VanVleet returned from injury with season highs of 30 points and 11 assists, Scottie Barnes had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors overcame the absence of leading scorer Pascal Siakam to beat the Chicago Bulls 113-104 on Sunday.
Green scores 17 as Bulls cruise past Hornets 106-88
November 3, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — On an off night for two of Chicago's biggest stars, Javonte Green and the rest of the Bulls picked up the slack.
Green scored 17 points on 7-for-7 shooting, leading a strong performance by Chicago's reserves and helping the Bulls beat the Charlotte Hornets 106-88 on Wednesday.
Embiid scores 25, hits big 3 as 76ers beat Bulls 114-109
October 30, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Joel Embiid scored 25 points and made a tiebreaking 3-pointer to help the Philadelphia 76ers squeeze by the Chicago Bulls 114-109 on Saturday night.
Philadelphia led by 19 midway through the second quarter before Chicago went on a big run to get back into the game prior to halftime.
DeRozan, Vucevic lead way as Bulls beat Celtics 120-102
October 25, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls looked as if they were on their way to a blowout loss to the Boston Celtics. The game turned out to be a romp, just not the kind that it looked like it would be.
DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points, Nikola Vucevic added 18 points and 23 rebounds, and Chicago wiped out a big early deficit to beat Boston 120-102 on Monday night.
Mitchell scores 32 points, Cavaliers roll past Bulls 128-96
October 23, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — No Cavaliers player had opened a season with back-to-back 30-point games, not even LeBron James, until now.
That he became the first to do so was all well and good to Donovan Mitchell.
DeRozan scores 37, Bulls top Heat 116-108 in season opener
October 20, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — DeMar DeRozan picked up where he left off last season.
DeRozan scored 28 of his 37 points in the second half, Ayo Dosunmu added 17 and the short-handed Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 116-108 in the season-opener for both teams Wednesday night.
Williamson scores 13 points in return after missing season
October 5, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Zion Williamson scored 13 points and grabbed four rebounds over 15 minutes in his return after a lost season with a broken foot, and the New Orleans Pelicans held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 129-125 on Tuesday night.
Bulls sign two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond
July 7, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls signed veteran center Andre Drummond on Wednesday, adding a two-time All-Star and four-time rebounding champion.
The team also re-signed backup forward Derrick Jones Jr.
AP source: Mavericks acquire Christian Wood for 4 players
June 16, 2022 GMTA person with direct knowledge of the agreement said the Houston Rockets are trading center Christian Wood, their leading scorer and rebounder this season, to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for four players and a draft pick.
Antetokounmpo and the Bucks visit Chicago with 2-1 series lead
April 23, 2022 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -4; over/under is 218.5
DeRozan scores 41 as Bulls beat Bucks 114-110 to tie series
April 21, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — DeMar DeRozan made sure the Chicago Bulls altered their painful recent history against the Milwaukee Bucks and gave this first-round series a fresh new start.
Now it’s the defending champion Bucks who are suddenly hurting as the teams head to Chicago all tied up.
Antetokounmpo and the Bucks host Chicago with 1-0 series lead
April 19, 2022 GMTChicago Bulls (46-36, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (51-31, third in the Eastern Conference)
Milwaukee; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bucks -10; over/under is 225
Celtics rout Bulls for 50th, close in on No. 2 spot in East
April 7, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Al Horford added 17 on 7-of-7 shooting and the Boston Celtics routed the Chicago Bulls 117-94 on Wednesday night for their 50th victory.
The Celtics have won three in a row and are 27-6 since Jan.
Top scorers meet in Chicago-Milwaukee matchup
April 4, 2022 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (48-30, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (45-33, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -4
DeRozan scores 50, Bulls rally past Clippers 135-130 in OT
April 1, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan did everything he could to carry the Chicago Bulls to a much-needed victory.
The only glitch came in the closing seconds of regulation. That's when he missed the potential go-ahead free throw after making his first two to tie it.
DeRozan and the Bulls host the Clippers
March 30, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Clippers (37-39, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (44-32, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls face the Los Angeles Clippers.
Bulls alone in 5th place after 107-94 win over Wizards
March 30, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 14 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a 107-94 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Nikola Vucevic scored 27 points for Chicago, which is trying to stay in the top six in the Eastern Conference and avoid the play-in round of the postseason.
LaVine’s 25 lead Bulls to 98-94 win over young Cavaliers
March 27, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — When things got tight down the stretch, the Bulls' experience — and their All-Star power — showed up.
The Cavaliers caved.
Zach LaVine scored 26 points, DeMar DeRozan added 20 and Chicago stayed alone in the No.
DeRozan, LaVine propel Bulls to 113-99 win over Raptors
March 22, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each scored 26 points and Nikola Vucevic had 19 points and 13 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 113-99 on Monday night.
DeRozan shot 11 for 14 as the Bulls snapped a three-game losing streak and remained in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.
DeRozan and the Bulls face the Raptors
March 21, 2022 GMTToronto Raptors (40-31, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (41-29, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulls -4; over/under is 225.5
Fox scores 34, Kings beat scuffling Bulls 112-103
March 15, 2022 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox had 34 points, six assists and six rebounds as the Sacramento Kings beat the stumbling Chicago Bulls 112-103 on Monday night.
Domantas Sabonis added 22 points and seven rebounds after missing two games, and Sacramento ended a four-game skid with its third victory in 10 tries.
DeRozan, Vucevic lead Bulls to 101-91 win over Cavaliers
March 13, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Alex Caruso returned to the rotation, and the Chicago Bulls went back to their disruptive ways.
No coincidence there.
DeMar DeRozan scored 25 points, Nikola Vucevic added 20 points and 14 rebounds, and the Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91 on Saturday night.
DeRozan has big 4th quarter, helps Bulls snap losing streak
March 10, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored 16 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 114-108 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
“There's no doubt he is playing the best basketball of his career,” said Pistons coach Dwane Casey, who coached DeRozan for eight years in Toronto.