Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs: 119-124

Chicago controlled the opening half, but San Antonio shifted the contest after the break. The visitors won both second-half quarters to turn the game around without the need for overtime.

Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs Timeline

The Bulls made the early running, taking Q1 by a 41-29 margin. They also won Q2, 29-27, and carried a 70-56 lead into halftime.

San Antonio answered emphatically after the interval. The Spurs claimed Q3 by 34-19, erasing Chicago's advantage and changing the shape of the contest before the final quarter.

Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs remained tightly contested in the closing period, but San Antonio won Q4 34-30 to seal the 124-119 result. The final score came in regulation, with no overtime period required.

San Antonio Spurs vs Chicago Bulls Stats

Chicago posted the stronger shooting percentages: 44/76 (58%) on field goals, 15/29 (52%) from three-point range, and 16/18 (89%) at the free-throw line. The Bulls also led 40-33 in rebounds and had 33 assists to San Antonio's 32.

The Spurs created a major contrast on defense and ball security. They recorded 16 steals and seven blocks, compared with Chicago's three steals and four blocks, while committing only six turnovers against the Bulls' 19.

San Antonio shot 49/98 (50%) overall, 13/34 (38%) from three, and 13/18 (72%) at the line. In Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs, the Spurs' additional shot volume and their control of turnovers helped power the second-half recovery.

Wembanyama Leads the Spurs

Victor Wembanyama led all scorers with 32 points, adding nine rebounds and one assist in 31:56. He went 13/18 from the field, made 2/6 three-pointers, and converted 4/5 free throws.

D. Harper supplied 18 points, six rebounds, and 10 assists in 35:48 for a double-double. De'Aaron Fox added 17 points, four rebounds, and nine assists for San Antonio.

Jalen Smith led Chicago's listed contributors with 23 points in 29:44, shooting 8/9 from the field and 5/5 from three-point range. Nicolas Claxton finished with 17 points and six rebounds, while C. Wilson had 15 points and five rebounds.

Bulls vs Spurs Head-to-Head Record

The Chicago Bulls vs San Antonio Spurs result leaves the five most recent meetings with three Chicago wins and two San Antonio wins. Before this game, the Spurs had won the two latest matchups in the 2025-2026 season, 129-114 and 121-117.

Chicago had won 114-110 on 7 January 2025, 139-124 on 6 December 2024, and 122-116 on 14 January 2024. San Antonio's latest victory adds another chapter to the recent series between the teams.

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