Chicago Bulls @ Dallas Mavericks: Apr 12, 2026
Bulls vs Mavericks final: the Dallas Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 149-128 on April 12, 2026 at American Airlines Center, Dallas.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 34 | 22 | 32 | 40 | 128 |
| Mavericks | 45 | 35 | 39 | 30 | 149 |
Top Performers
Bulls
- 25 PTS Rob Dillingham
- 15 REB Lachlan Olbrich
- 10 AST Lachlan Olbrich
Mavericks
- 28 PTS John Poulakidas
- 20 REB Moussa Cisse
- 23 AST Ryan Nembhard
Bulls vs Mavericks Box Score
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton G | 28 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8-16 | 1-1 | 2-2 | -9 |
| Lachlan Olbrich C | 30 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -11 |
| Tre Jones G | 19 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-11 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Patrick Williams F | 35 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5-15 | 2-9 | 1-1 | -9 |
| Leonard Miller F | 34 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8-12 | 1-4 | 0-1 | -28 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Yuki Kawamura G | 14 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-12 | 3-9 | 1-1 | -2 |
| Mouhamadou Gueye F | 28 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4-8 | 0-3 | 3-4 | -14 |
| Mac McClung G | 18 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 2-4 | 3-4 | -1 |
| Rob Dillingham G | 29 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 11-18 | 1-5 | 2-4 | -19 |
Dallas Mavericks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Powell FC | 24 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Ryan Nembhard G | 38 | 15 | 9 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6-11 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +23 |
| Max Christie G | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5-7 | 2-4 | 0-1 | +24 |
| Cooper Flagg GF | 9 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +21 |
| Khris Middleton F | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 2-3 | 2-2 | +15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Klay Thompson G | 10 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-10 | 4-9 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Moussa Cisse C | 40 | 17 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6-15 | 0-0 | 5-6 | +4 |
| AJ Johnson G | 25 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6-12 | 0-3 | 8-9 | -7 |
| Tyler Smith F | 37 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7-12 | 4-9 | 2-2 | +9 |
| John Poulakidas G | 36 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9-18 | 8-16 | 2-3 | +5 |
Bulls vs Mavericks Recap
The Mavericks beat the Bulls after outscoring Chicago 80-56 in the first half. Dallas finished the regular season at 26-56, while Chicago ended at 31-51.
Dallas led 45-34 after the first quarter and 35-22 in the second. Mavericks 80-56 at halftime, then 119-88 after three quarters. Chicago won the fourth 40-30, but the lead was already 31. The Mavericks hit 22 of 49 from three. The Bulls made 10 of 38.
John Poulakidas led Dallas with 28 points. Rob Dillingham answered with 25 for Chicago. Ryan Nembhard handed out 23 assists, and Moussa Cisse pulled down 20 rebounds. Lachlan Olbrich had 15 rebounds and 10 assists for the Bulls. Both teams made 52 field goals. Dallas got there on 100 attempts and Chicago needed 106. The Mavericks also out-rebounded the Bulls 57-42.
The number to know: 23 assists from Nembhard alone. That is nearly as many as the Bulls' whole bench of passers could manage on 30 team assists, and it fed a 35-assist night.
Team Stats
| Bulls | Stat | Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
| 52-106 | Field Goals | 52-100 |
| 49.1% | FG % | 52.0% |
| 10-38 | 3-Pointers | 22-49 |
| 26.3% | 3P % | 44.9% |
| 14-19 | Free Throws | 23-27 |
| 73.7% | FT % | 85.2% |
| 42 | Rebounds | 57 |
| 13 | Off. Rebounds | 16 |
| 30 | Assists | 35 |
| 12 | Steals | 10 |
| 3 | Blocks | 5 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 20 | Fouls | 24 |
| 2 | Biggest Lead | 34 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bulls | 53.8% | 10.2% | 24.1% | 0.132 |
 Mavericks | 63.0% | 13.9% | 35.6% | 0.230 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Bulls vs Mavericks Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, April 12, 20268:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Bulls Chicago Sports Network · Mavericks WFAA / KFAA
- Arena
- American Airlines CenterDallas
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Bulls vs Mavericks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Bulls last 5
- L vs Magic 103-127 Apr 10, 2026
- W @ Wizards 119-108 Apr 9, 2026
- W @ Wizards 129-98 Apr 7, 2026
- L vs Suns 110-120 Apr 5, 2026
- L @ Knicks 96-136 Apr 3, 2026
Mavericks last 5
- L @ Spurs 120-139 Apr 10, 2026
- L @ Suns 107-112 Apr 8, 2026
- L @ Clippers 103-116 Apr 7, 2026
- W vs Lakers 134-128 Apr 5, 2026
- L vs Magic 127-138 Apr 3, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 10, 2026 Mavericks @ Bulls 107-125
More NBA Games on Apr 12, 2026
- Final
Detroit Pistons3-0133
Indiana Pacers2-1121Top: Reed 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1117
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1130Top: Tomlin 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3101
Toronto Raptors2-1136Top: Barrett 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1117
Miami Heat0-3143Top: Hield 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2108
Boston Celtics1-1113Top: Scheierman 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1110
New York Knicks0-396Top: McBride 21 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-3106
Philadelphia 76ers3-1126Top: Ryan 22 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-2107
Los Angeles Lakers3-0131Top: Tshiebwe 29 PTS, 17 REBBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3126
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0132Top: Fears 36 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1128
San Antonio Spurs1-2118Top: Strawther 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3110
Portland Trail Blazers2-0122Top: Achiuwa 27 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1135
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0103Top: Bouyea 27 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3110
Los Angeles Clippers1-2115Top: Curry 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies3-0101
Houston Rockets3-0132Top: Whitehead 26 PTSBox score ›
That covers Bulls vs Mavericks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Bulls visit the Celtics Oct 26; Mavericks visit the Heat Oct 26.
Bulls vs Mavericks FAQs
Who won Bulls vs Mavericks on Apr 12, 2026?
The Dallas Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 149-128 on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. John Poulakidas led the Mavericks with 28 points.
What are the Bulls and Mavericks records?
After this game the Bulls were 31-51 and the Mavericks were 26-56 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Bulls vs Mavericks?
Rob Dillingham scored 25 for the Bulls. John Poulakidas scored 28 for the Mavericks.
Who leads the Bulls vs Mavericks season series?
The Bulls lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Bulls vs Mavericks game?
The Bulls beat the Mavericks 125-107 on Jan 10, 2026 at home.
Where was Bulls vs Mavericks played?
At American Airlines Center in Dallas, the home arena of the Dallas Mavericks.
What was the score by quarter in Bulls vs Mavericks?
Bulls-Mavericks: Q1 34-45, Q2 22-35, Q3 32-39, Q4 40-30.
What is next for the Bulls and Mavericks?
Bulls visit the Celtics on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET; Mavericks visit the Heat on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET.