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76ers93Orlando Magic @ Chicago Bulls: Jan 2, 2026
Magic vs Bulls final: the Chicago Bulls beat the Orlando Magic 121-114 on January 2, 2026 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 32 | 27 | 36 | 19 | 114 |
| Bulls | 22 | 37 | 32 | 30 | 121 |
Top Performers
Magic
- 31 PTS Paolo Banchero
- 10 REB Wendell Carter Jr.
- 7 AST Anthony Black
Bulls
- 21 PTS Matas Buzelis
- 10 REB Nikola Vučević
- 7 AST Matas Buzelis
Magic vs Bulls Box Score
Orlando Magic
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Black G | 33 | 18 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8-16 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Jalen Suggs G | 20 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-6 | 1-1 | 2-2 | +15 |
| Desmond Bane G | 37 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5-12 | 3-8 | 1-1 | +3 |
| Paolo Banchero F | 34 | 31 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13-23 | 2-5 | 3-7 | -7 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. CF | 31 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-12 | 2-6 | 3-5 | +7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jase Richardson G | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 1-1 | 2-2 | -10 |
| Tristan da Silva F | 25 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Jamal Cain F | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-3 | 2-2 | -9 |
| Goga Bitadze CF | 16 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -14 |
| Tyus Jones G | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vučević C | 35 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-11 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 30 | 21 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6-14 | 2-8 | 7-8 | +14 |
| Tre Jones G | 28 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2-7 | 0-3 | 2-2 | -16 |
| Isaac Okoro FG | 29 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-2 | 1-1 | +18 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 26 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4-10 | 1-6 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dalen Terry G | 12 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Kevin Huerter GF | 23 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8-15 | 4-9 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 21 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-9 | 2-2 | 3-4 | +18 |
| Julian Phillips F | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Patrick Williams F | 22 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6-9 | 3-5 | 0-0 | -8 |
Magic vs Bulls Recap
The Bulls beat the Magic after outscoring them 30-19 in the fourth quarter. Chicago moved to 17-17 on the season, while Orlando fell to 19-16.
Chicago won the second quarter 37-27 to erase a 10-point deficit. The teams were tied 59-59 at halftime. Orlando led 95-91 after three quarters, then the Bulls closed on the 30-19 run. They also out-rebounded the Magic 47 to 36 and made 17 of 19 free throws.
Paolo Banchero scored 31 for Orlando, while Matas Buzelis led Chicago with 21 points and 7 assists. Nikola Vučević grabbed 10 rebounds for the Bulls. The Bulls shot 45 of 90 from the field, and the Magic made 43 of 86.
The number to know: 17 of 19 from the line, because Chicago's free throws held the lead against a Magic team that made 14 of 21.
Team Stats
| Magic | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 43-86 | Field Goals | 45-90 |
| 50.0% | FG % | 50.0% |
| 14-32 | 3-Pointers | 14-41 |
| 43.8% | 3P % | 34.1% |
| 14-21 | Free Throws | 17-19 |
| 66.7% | FT % | 89.5% |
| 36 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 5 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 28 | Assists | 31 |
| 10 | Steals | 6 |
| 5 | Blocks | 5 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 23 | Fouls | 15 |
| 13 | Biggest Lead | 7 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic | 58.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% | 0.163 |
 Bulls | 57.8% | 10.9% | 22.5% | 0.189 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Magic vs Bulls Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, January 2, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
- Arena
- United CenterChicago
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Magic vs Bulls Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Magic last 5
- W @ Pacers 112-110 Dec 31, 2025
- L @ Raptors 106-107 Dec 29, 2025
- W vs Nuggets 127-126 Dec 27, 2025
- L vs Hornets 105-120 Dec 26, 2025
- W @ Trail Blazers 110-106 Dec 23, 2025
Bulls last 5
- W vs Pelicans 134-118 Dec 31, 2025
- L vs Timberwolves 101-136 Dec 29, 2025
- L vs Bucks 103-112 Dec 27, 2025
- W vs 76ers 109-102 Dec 26, 2025
- W @ Hawks 126-123 Dec 23, 2025
Previous meetings
- Apr 10, 2026 Magic @ Bulls 127-103
- Dec 1, 2025 Bulls @ Magic 120-125
- Oct 25, 2025 Bulls @ Magic 110-98
More NBA Games on Jan 2, 2026
- Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2123
Indiana Pacers2-1113Top: Fox 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-399
Washington Wizards2-1119Top: Champagnie 20 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1111
New York Knicks0-399Top: Brunson 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1108
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1113Top: Murray 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1121
Milwaukee Bucks0-3122Top: Antetokounmpo 30 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0122
New Orleans Pelicans0-3109Top: Williamson 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3102
Phoenix Suns1-1129Top: Booker 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0131Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies3-0121
Los Angeles Lakers3-0128Top: Dončić 34 PTS, 8 ASTBox score ›
That covers Magic vs Bulls: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Magic visit the Raptors Oct 28; Bulls visit the Celtics Oct 26.
Magic vs Bulls FAQs
Who won Magic vs Bulls on Jan 2, 2026?
The Chicago Bulls beat the Orlando Magic 121-114 on Friday, January 2, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 21 points.
What are the Magic and Bulls records?
After this game the Magic were 19-16 and the Bulls were 17-17 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Magic vs Bulls?
Paolo Banchero scored 31 for the Magic. Matas Buzelis scored 21 for the Bulls.
Who leads the Magic vs Bulls season series?
The Magic lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Magic vs Bulls game?
The Magic beat the Bulls 127-103 on Apr 10, 2026 on the road.
Where was Magic vs Bulls played?
At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.
What was the score by quarter in Magic vs Bulls?
Magic-Bulls: Q1 32-22, Q2 27-37, Q3 36-32, Q4 19-30.
What is next for the Magic and Bulls?
Magic visit the Raptors on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 PM ET; Bulls visit the Celtics on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET.