Tonight at home in the United Center, our Chicago Bulls’ “Big Three” of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic did what they could on offense, but ultimately they couldn’t fell the beast that is the new-look Phoenix Suns, playing just their second game with Hall of Famer Kevin Durant available. Despite a close first half — which the Bulls actually led at the break — the Suns pulled away in the game’s second half, ultimately beating Chicago 125-104 as the Bulls struggled to match Phoenix’s scoring output late.
Following a robust opening quarter, during which they outscored the Bulls 40-29, the Suns saw Chicago retaliate with a high-scoring turn in the second frame.