Final · Wednesday, October 7
PhoenixSuns
117
ChicagoBulls
124

Bulls Erase 15-Point Deficit, Beat Suns 124-117 in Preseason Game

PHX 117 · CHI 124

A 15-Point Lead Doesn't Hold

Phoenix opened with a 40-point first quarter and led by as many as 15 points. Chicago answered with a 33-point second quarter that pulled the Bulls within two, 62-64, at the break.

PHX 117 · CHI 124

Brooks Scores, Booker Struggles

Dillon Brooks led all scorers with 24 points for Phoenix, hitting 7 of 9 shots and 3 of 5 three-pointers. Devin Booker could not find his shot, going 3 for 14 overall and 0 for 8 from three for 11 points.

PHX 117 · CHI 124

Fewer Turnovers, Better Shooting

Phoenix out-rebounded Chicago 54-44, but the Bulls took better care of the ball, turning it over 21 times to the Suns' 26. Chicago turned those extra giveaways into 36 points off turnovers, compared to 30 for Phoenix.

Top scorers
Dillon Brooks
Suns · 24 PTS · 7-9 FG
8
Caleb Wilson
Bulls · 15 PTS · 6-16 FG
Matas Buzelis
Bulls · 14 PTS · 6-15 FG
Best grade of the night
A-

Dillon Brooks

Led all scorers with 24 points on efficient 7/9 shooting and 3/5 from three.

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The Chicago Bulls rallied from a 15-point first-quarter hole to beat the Phoenix Suns 124-117 at the United Center. Chicago outscored Phoenix in the final three quarters by taking better care of the…

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