Updated March 3, 2026, 8:50 p.m. CT
The Oklahoma City Thunder travel on the road to face the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. This will be the first matchup of the season between the two squads.
The Thunder (47-15) cruised to a 100-87 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and five assists. The reigning MVP has picked up right where he left off from his injury absence.
Meanwhile, the Bulls (25-36) enjoyed a 120-97 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Josh Giddey had a 20-point, 14-rebound and 10-assist triple-double.
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Thunder did an excellent job at ballooning their lead. Holmgrne took over on defense as Chicago struggled to score. Let’s see if OKC can close this out. It would be a quality win considering everybody out.
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Giddey knocks down the outside jumper. Thunder call a timeout. Continues to be a close game. Chicago even retook the lead a couple of times in the second half.
Pretty poor finish as Sexton got it within one point to enter halftime. Both teams picked things up on offense. Joe has 15 points. Holmgren has six points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Yabusele has 15 points and eight rebounds. Sexton has 11 points. Let’s see if OKC can play to its level of defense in the third quarter.
2Q, 3:35 left: Thunder 50, Bulls 43
Wiggins goes at Giddey for the banked layup. Bulls call a timeout. Both teams are starting to pick things up on offense.
Pretty good start for the Thunder. The Bulls shot 30% from the field. No real chemistry on that side. If OKC pulls off a win, it’ll be because of its defense. Williams has eight points and five rebounds. Wallace has five points and three assists.
1Q, 3:24 left: Thunder 22, Bulls 12
McCain gets to the rim without any problems. Gets the driving layup. Bulls call a timeout. OKC is finding a rhythm with its second unit.
The Thunder will start Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Chet Holmgren. The Bulls will start Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, Matas Buzelu, Isaac Okoro and Guerschon Yabusele.
What channel is Thunder vs. Bulls game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma
Start time: 7 p.m. CT
Where to watch Thunder vs. Bulls on livestreamWatch Thunder vs. Bulls live on Fubo (free trial)Thunder vs. Bulls injury updates
Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain injury management) is out. Jalen Williams (hamstring strain) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus injury management) is out. Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain, ankle sprain) is out. Branden Carlson (back strain) is out. Nikola Topic (G League assignment) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.
Bulls: Jaden Ivey (patellofemoral pain syndrome) is out. Patrick Williams (quadricep strain) is out. Anfernee Simons (ulnar styloid fracture) is out. Jalen Smith (calf strain) is out. Zach Collins (toe surgery) is out. Noa Essengue (shoulder surgery) is out.
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