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NuggetsNew Orleans Pelicans @ Chicago Bulls: Dec 14, 2025
Pelicans vs Bulls final: the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Chicago Bulls 114-104 on December 14, 2025 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 21 | 31 | 24 | 38 | 114 |
| Bulls | 26 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 104 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 20 PTS Jeremiah Fears
- 10 REB Trey Murphy III
- 5 AST Derik Queen
Bulls
- 20 PTS Coby White
- 8 REB Nikola Vučević
- 5 AST Josh Giddey
Pelicans vs Bulls Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derik Queen C | 24 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 24 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-12 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +14 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 28 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7-13 | 1-3 | 5-6 | +12 |
| Herbert Jones F | 19 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-7 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 33 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8-14 | 2-6 | 2-3 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jose Alvarado G | 17 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 12 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Jordan Poole G | 27 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6-15 | 2-9 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Yves Missi C | 11 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-2 | -1 |
| Bryce McGowens GF | 14 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 3-3 | +4 |
| Zion Williamson F | 26 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-14 | 0-0 | 4-5 | +6 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey G | 24 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4-10 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -6 |
| Isaac Okoro FG | 23 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-10 | 1-8 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 23 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-3 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 30 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-16 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Coby White G | 28 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8-18 | 1-10 | 3-3 | -10 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Patrick Williams F | 23 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 2-4 | -13 |
| Tre Jones G | 24 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-4 | 2-2 | -5 |
| Dalen Terry G | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-5 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Kevin Huerter GF | 24 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6-12 | 4-8 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Zach Collins FC | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +2 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 2-2 | -10 |
Pelicans vs Bulls Recap
The Pelicans beat the Bulls after outscoring Chicago 38-29 in the fourth quarter. New Orleans improved to 5-22, while the Bulls fell to 10-15.
Chicago led 26-21 after the first quarter. New Orleans won the second 31-21 and went to halftime ahead, Pelicans 52-47. Chicago took the third 28-24 and led 75-76 only in reverse, with the Pelicans up 76-75 after three. The Pelicans held a 53-43 rebounding edge.
Jeremiah Fears scored 20 for New Orleans, matching Coby White's 20 for Chicago. Trey Murphy III added 10 rebounds, and Nikola Vučević led the Bulls with 8. The Pelicans shot 43 of 93 from the field and made 20 of 25 free throws. Chicago shot 38 of 92.
The number to know: 14 turnovers for New Orleans and 13 for Chicago, so neither team gained from giveaways.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 43-93 | Field Goals | 38-92 |
| 46.2% | FG % | 41.3% |
| 8-33 | 3-Pointers | 13-49 |
| 24.2% | 3P % | 26.5% |
| 20-25 | Free Throws | 15-17 |
| 80.0% | FT % | 88.2% |
| 53 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 21 | Assists | 26 |
| 7 | Steals | 10 |
| 5 | Blocks | 4 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 17 | Fouls | 24 |
| 15 | Biggest Lead | 8 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 50.5% | 11.9% | 31.8% | 0.215 |
 Bulls | 48.4% | 11.6% | 25.0% | 0.163 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Bulls Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, December 14, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
- Arena
- United CenterChicago
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pelicans vs Bulls Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
- W vs Trail Blazers 143-120 Dec 11, 2025
- L vs Spurs 132-135 Dec 8, 2025
- L @ Nets 101-119 Dec 6, 2025
- L vs Timberwolves 116-125 Dec 4, 2025
- L vs Timberwolves 142-149 Dec 2, 2025
Bulls last 5
- W @ Hornets 129-126 Dec 12, 2025
- L vs Warriors 91-123 Dec 7, 2025
- L vs Pacers 105-120 Dec 5, 2025
- L vs Nets 103-113 Dec 3, 2025
- L @ Magic 120-125 Dec 1, 2025
Previous meetings
- Dec 31, 2025 Pelicans @ Bulls 118-134
- Nov 24, 2025 Bulls @ Pelicans 130-143
More NBA Games on Dec 14, 2025
- Final
Washington Wizards2-1108
Indiana Pacers2-189Top: III 23 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets2-1119
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1111Top: Knueppel 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1117
Atlanta Hawks2-1120Top: George 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-382
Brooklyn Nets0-3127Top: Jr. 20 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3103
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0117Top: Randle 24 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0116
Phoenix Suns1-1114Top: Dončić 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3131
Portland Trail Blazers2-0136Top: Curry 48 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Bulls: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Bulls visit the Celtics Oct 26.
Pelicans vs Bulls FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Bulls on Dec 14, 2025?
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Chicago Bulls 114-104 on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at United Center in Chicago. Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 20 points.
What are the Pelicans and Bulls records?
After this game the Pelicans were 5-22 and the Bulls were 10-15 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Bulls?
Jeremiah Fears scored 20 for the Pelicans. Coby White scored 20 for the Bulls.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Bulls season series?
The regular-season series is tied 1-1 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Bulls game?
The Bulls beat the Pelicans 134-118 on Dec 31, 2025 at home.
Where was Pelicans vs Bulls played?
At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Bulls?
Pelicans-Bulls: Q1 21-26, Q2 31-21, Q3 24-28, Q4 38-29.
What is next for the Pelicans and Bulls?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Bulls visit the Celtics on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET.