Chicago Bulls @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Jan 31, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Chicago BullsBulls
1-3 · Away
6:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, January 31, 2027
Oklahoma City ThunderThunder
4-0 · Home

Bulls vs Thunder tips off at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) on Sunday, January 31, 2027 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City. TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder).

How to Watch Bulls vs Thunder: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, January 31, 20276:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Bulls Chicago Sports Network · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
Stream
NBA League PassBulls: Chicago Sports Network app · Thunder: Thunder+
Arena
PayCom CenterOklahoma City

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Nic ClaxtonBullsF-COutHamstringOct 5, 2026
Patrick WilliamsBullsFDay-To-DayGroinOct 24, 2026
Tobe AwakaBullsFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 27, 2026
Ajay MitchellThunderGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 27, 2026
Alex CarusoThunderGOutAnkleOct 26, 2026
Cason WallaceThunderGOutShoulderOct 25, 2026
Chet HolmgrenThunderF-COutKneeOct 26, 2026
Jalen WilliamsThunderG-FOutAnkleOct 25, 2026
Nikola TopicThunderGOutBackOct 26, 2026
Thomas SorberThunderCOutKneeOct 26, 2026

Status as of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Bulls

Thunder

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Bulls vs Thunder Preview

The Bulls are 1-3 this season, while the Thunder are 4-0 this season.

The Thunder won last season's series 2-0. The Thunder rank 2nd in opponent points, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Caleb Wilson (21.0 points per game) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27.3 points per game).

Bulls vs Thunder Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesThunder 2-0

Previous meetings

Bulls vs Thunder Season Stats 2026-27

Bulls 4 GPThunder 4 GP
110.8#23
Points per game
111.3#22
129.5#30
Opponent points
100.8#2
40.6%#30
Field goal %
44.6%#22
23.8%#30
Three-point %
34.4%#15
80.4%#10
Free throw %
87.5%#1
46.3#9
Rebounds
46.8#8
22.5#29
Assists
23.3#27
9.5#13
Steals
9.5#13
4.3#19
Blocks
7.8#3
19.3#29
Turnovers
13.8#5

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0
13Bulls1-32.0
14Nets0-43.0
15Heat0-43.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Thunder4-0–
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–

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This Bulls vs Thunder page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Bulls visit the Pistons Feb 2; Thunder visit the Nuggets Feb 2.

Bulls vs Thunder FAQs

What time does Bulls vs Thunder start?

The Chicago Bulls play the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, January 31, 2027 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Tip-off is 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT).

What channel is Bulls vs Thunder on?

Local TV: Chicago Sports Network (Bulls), Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) (Thunder). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Bulls and Thunder records?

Going into this game the Bulls were 1-3 and the Thunder were 4-0 this season.

Who is injured for Bulls vs Thunder?

As of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28: Nic Claxton (Bulls, out, hamstring); Patrick Williams (Bulls, day-to-day, groin); Tobe Awaka (Bulls, day-to-day, ankle); Ajay Mitchell (Thunder, day-to-day, ankle); Alex Caruso (Thunder, out, ankle); Cason Wallace (Thunder, out, shoulder).

How did Bulls vs Thunder go last season?

The Thunder won the regular-season series 2-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Bulls vs Thunder game?

The Thunder beat the Bulls 131-113 on Mar 27, 2026 at home.

Where is Bulls vs Thunder being played?

At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Is Bulls vs Thunder on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Bulls and Thunder markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Thunder+ for Thunder fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.