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NuggetsHouston Rockets @ Chicago Bulls: Mar 23, 2026
Rockets vs Bulls final: the Chicago Bulls beat the Houston Rockets 132-124 on March 23, 2026 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockets | 21 | 27 | 39 | 37 | 124 |
| Bulls | 41 | 24 | 30 | 37 | 132 |
Top Performers
Rockets
- 40 PTS Kevin Durant
- 13 REB Alperen Sengun
- 10 AST Alperen Sengun
Bulls
- 25 PTS Collin Sexton
- 9 REB Leonard Miller
- 13 AST Josh Giddey
Rockets vs Bulls Box Score
Houston Rockets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed Sheppard G | 36 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5-17 | 3-14 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Jabari Smith Jr. F | 34 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-10 | 1-7 | 1-1 | 0 |
| Amen Thompson G | 39 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8-12 | 0-1 | 7-9 | -12 |
| Kevin Durant F | 39 | 40 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15-23 | 5-10 | 5-8 | -18 |
| Alperen Sengun C | 37 | 33 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16-19 | 1-2 | 0-3 | -6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dorian Finney-Smith F | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Josh Okogie G | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Aaron Holiday G | 21 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +22 |
| Clint Capela C | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Jae'Sean Tate F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Tari Eason F | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 2-3 | +1 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Richards C | 26 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-7 | 1-2 | 4-6 | +2 |
| Tre Jones G | 28 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6-11 | 0-1 | 3-4 | +13 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 25 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6-8 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 34 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8-16 | 5-9 | 2-2 | +7 |
| Josh Giddey G | 38 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4-14 | 3-8 | 4-4 | +7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Patrick Williams F | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Leonard Miller F | 23 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-11 | 2-3 | 1-2 | +4 |
| Rob Dillingham G | 18 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Collin Sexton G | 25 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6-14 | 4-7 | 9-10 | +2 |
Rockets vs Bulls Recap
The Chicago Bulls beat the Houston Rockets after a 41-21 first quarter that gave them a lead they never gave back. The win moved Chicago to 29-42, while Houston fell to 43-28.
Houston won each of the last three quarters. Even so, the Rockets cut the Bulls' 20-point lead after one to 17 at halftime, with Chicago ahead 65-48. After three quarters it stood at 95-87 Bulls, and the fourth ended 37-37. Chicago made 19 of 38 from three. Houston made 11 of 41.
Kevin Durant scored 40 for the Rockets, and Alperen Sengun added 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Collin Sexton led the Bulls with 25 points, and Josh Giddey gave out 13 assists. The Bulls shot 23 of 28 at the line, against 15 of 24 for Houston, and they turned the ball over 14 times to Houston's 17.
The number to know: 41 points in the first quarter, which gave Chicago the cushion that Houston's three stronger quarters could not erase.
Team Stats
| Rockets | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 49-92 | Field Goals | 45-90 |
| 53.3% | FG % | 50.0% |
| 11-41 | 3-Pointers | 19-38 |
| 26.8% | 3P % | 50.0% |
| 15-24 | Free Throws | 23-28 |
| 62.5% | FT % | 82.1% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 8 | Off. Rebounds | 7 |
| 27 | Assists | 30 |
| 8 | Steals | 8 |
| 7 | Blocks | 4 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 18 | Fouls | 21 |
| 4 | Biggest Lead | 22 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rockets | 59.2% | 14.2% | 17.4% | 0.163 |
 Bulls | 60.6% | 12.0% | 17.5% | 0.256 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Rockets vs Bulls Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, March 23, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Rockets Space City Home Network · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
- Arena
- United CenterChicago
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Rockets vs Bulls Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Rockets last 5
- W vs Heat 123-122 Mar 21, 2026
- W vs Hawks 117-95 Mar 20, 2026
- L vs Lakers 116-124 Mar 18, 2026
- L vs Lakers 92-100 Mar 16, 2026
- W vs Pelicans 107-105 Mar 13, 2026
Bulls last 5
- L vs Cavaliers 110-115 Mar 19, 2026
- L vs Raptors 109-139 Mar 18, 2026
- W vs Grizzlies 132-107 Mar 16, 2026
- L @ Clippers 108-119 Mar 13, 2026
- L @ Lakers 130-142 Mar 12, 2026
Previous meetings
- Jan 13, 2026 Bulls @ Rockets 113-119
More NBA Games on Mar 23, 2026
- Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0110
Detroit Pistons3-0113Top: Dončić 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1128
Orlando Magic1-2126Top: Banchero 39 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2136
Miami Heat0-3111Top: Wembanyama 26 PTS, 15 REBBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder3-0123
Philadelphia 76ers3-1103Top: Edgecombe 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies3-0107
Atlanta Hawks2-1146Top: Alexander-Walker 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1143
Utah Jazz1-2127Top: Bailey 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors0-3137
Dallas Mavericks1-2131Top: Flagg 32 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-399
Portland Trail Blazers2-0134Top: Camara 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks0-396
Los Angeles Clippers1-2129Top: Leonard 28 PTSBox score ›
That covers Rockets vs Bulls: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Rockets host the Hawks Oct 26; Bulls visit the Celtics Oct 26.
Rockets vs Bulls FAQs
Who won Rockets vs Bulls on Mar 23, 2026?
The Chicago Bulls beat the Houston Rockets 132-124 on Monday, March 23, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. Collin Sexton led the Bulls with 25 points.
What are the Rockets and Bulls records?
After this game the Rockets were 43-28 and the Bulls were 29-42 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Rockets vs Bulls?
Kevin Durant scored 40 for the Rockets. Collin Sexton scored 25 for the Bulls.
Who leads the Rockets vs Bulls season series?
The Rockets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Rockets vs Bulls game?
The Rockets beat the Bulls 119-113 on Jan 13, 2026 at home.
Where was Rockets vs Bulls played?
At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.
What was the score by quarter in Rockets vs Bulls?
Rockets-Bulls: Q1 21-41, Q2 27-24, Q3 39-30, Q4 37-37.
What is next for the Rockets and Bulls?
Rockets host the Hawks on Monday, October 26 at 8:30 PM ET; Bulls visit the Celtics on Monday, October 26 at 7:30 PM ET.