Lakers132
Jazz123
Nets109
Clippers101
Pistons106
76ers93
Grizzlies123
Kings112New Orleans Pelicans @ Chicago Bulls: Dec 31, 2025
Pelicans vs Bulls final: the Chicago Bulls beat the New Orleans Pelicans 134-118 on December 31, 2025 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 32 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 118 |
| Bulls | 36 | 31 | 30 | 37 | 134 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 31 PTS Zion Williamson
- 10 REB Kevon Looney
- 5 AST Trey Murphy III
Bulls
- 24 PTS Isaac Okoro
- 14 REB Jalen Smith
- 12 AST Tre Jones
Pelicans vs Bulls Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey F | 33 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-16 | 2-7 | 2-2 | -11 |
| Derik Queen C | 25 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4-7 | 0-1 | 1-2 | -19 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 33 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6-15 | 3-11 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Zion Williamson F | 29 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12-19 | 0-0 | 7-9 | -6 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 22 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-8 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jordan Hawkins G | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Kevon Looney F | 17 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Micah Peavy G | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 1-1 | -5 |
| Yves Missi C | 22 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-3 | -2 |
| Jordan Poole G | 26 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-14 | 4-10 | 10-10 | +2 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vučević C | 33 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-13 | 2-5 | 1-2 | +6 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 26 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5-11 | 1-5 | 3-3 | +21 |
| Tre Jones G | 27 | 20 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-7 | 1-1 | 5-6 | +16 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 27 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8-17 | 2-9 | 1-4 | +11 |
| Isaac Okoro FG | 35 | 24 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8-10 | 2-4 | 6-8 | +31 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dalen Terry G | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Jevon Carter G | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Patrick Williams F | 20 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 2-4 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Kevin Huerter GF | 29 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4-9 | 2-5 | 3-5 | +12 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 24 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-11 | 2-6 | 4-4 | +2 |
Pelicans vs Bulls Recap
The Bulls beat the Pelicans by outscoring New Orleans 37-28 in the fourth quarter. Chicago moved to 16-17, while the Pelicans fell to 8-27.
The Bulls held a 67-62 edge at halftime and led 97-90 after three quarters. Chicago then pulled away in the final period. The Bulls shot 47 of 92 from the field, to 42 of 98 for New Orleans. They also committed 7 turnovers, against 10 for the Pelicans.
Zion Williamson led all scorers with 31 points for New Orleans, while Isaac Okoro paced Chicago with 24. Tre Jones handed out 12 assists and Jalen Smith grabbed 14 rebounds for the Bulls. Chicago finished with 33 assists to the Pelicans' 25, which kept its offense moving against a team that made 12 of 38 from three-point range.
The number to know: 49 rebounds. Chicago beat New Orleans on the boards by 3, giving the Bulls extra possessions.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 42-98 | Field Goals | 47-92 |
| 42.9% | FG % | 51.1% |
| 12-38 | 3-Pointers | 15-43 |
| 31.6% | 3P % | 34.9% |
| 22-27 | Free Throws | 25-34 |
| 81.5% | FT % | 73.5% |
| 46 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 12 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 25 | Assists | 33 |
| 4 | Steals | 5 |
| 9 | Blocks | 7 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 7 |
| 24 | Fouls | 18 |
| 2 | Biggest Lead | 17 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 49.0% | 8.3% | 22.6% | 0.224 |
 Bulls | 59.2% | 6.1% | 19.0% | 0.272 |
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
- Wednesday, December 31, 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
- L vs Knicks 125-130 Dec 29, 2025
- L vs Suns 114-123 Dec 27, 2025
- L vs Suns 108-115 Dec 26, 2025
- L @ Cavaliers 118-141 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Mavericks 119-113 Dec 22, 2025
Bulls last 5
- 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
- W @ Hawks 152-150 Dec 21, 2025
Previous meetings
- Dec 14, 2025 Pelicans @ Bulls 114-104
- Nov 24, 2025 Bulls @ Pelicans 130-143
More NBA Games on Dec 31, 2025
- Final
Golden State Warriors0-3132
Charlotte Hornets2-1125Top: Miller 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2112
Indiana Pacers2-1110Top: Banchero 29 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-0102
Atlanta Hawks2-1126Top: Johnson 34 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-1113
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1129Top: Mitchell 34 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3132
San Antonio Spurs1-2134Top: Champagnie 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-1106
Toronto Raptors2-1103Top: Ingram 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0124Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-1114
Milwaukee Bucks0-3113Top: Antetokounmpo 33 PTS, 15 REBBox 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 31, 2025?
The Chicago Bulls beat the New Orleans Pelicans 134-118 on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at United Center in Chicago. Isaac Okoro led the Bulls with 24 points.
What are the Pelicans and Bulls records?
After this game the Pelicans were 8-27 and the Bulls were 16-17 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Bulls?
Zion Williamson scored 31 for the Pelicans. Isaac Okoro scored 24 for the Bulls.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Bulls season series?
The Pelicans lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Bulls game?
The Pelicans beat the Bulls 114-104 on Dec 14, 2025 on the road.
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 32-36, Q2 30-31, Q3 28-30, Q4 28-37.
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.