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Thunder Defeat Bulls in Close Contest at United Center

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Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · United Center

Oklahoma City Thunder 116, Chicago Bulls 108, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls?

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Chicago Bulls 116-108 at United Center on March 3, 2026.

Who was favored in Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls?

Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -380 (about 79% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured a victory over the Chicago Bulls with a final score of 116-108 at the United Center. The Thunder, boasting a strong away record of 48-15, continued their impressive form, while the Bulls struggled with a home record of 25-37. This game marked the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Oklahoma City now leading the series 2-0 after previously defeating Chicago 114-95 in October 2025.

The Thunder entered the game on a two-game winning streak, having won seven of their last ten games, averaging 113.9 points while allowing 107.9. Their recent performance included a notable win against the Dallas Mavericks, where they triumphed 100-87 just two days prior. In contrast, the Bulls had only managed to win once in their last ten games, with a record of 1-9. Despite a recent victory over the Milwaukee Bucks (120-97) on March 1, their form has been inconsistent, averaging 108.8 points scored and 119.6 points allowed in that span.

At home, the Bulls have struggled significantly, with a record of 1-6 in their last seven games at the United Center. Their overall scoring average at home has dipped to 108.0 points in the last five games, while they have allowed an average of 116.0 points. The Thunder, on the other hand, have been effective on the road, with a 4-1 record in their last five away games, averaging 116.0 points scored and 110.4 points allowed.

In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges. The Bulls had several players listed as day-to-day, including Dailyn Swain (wrist), Zach Collins (toe), Josh Giddey (ankle), and Rob Dillingham (wrist). The Thunder also had key players in a similar situation, with Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle), Ajay Mitchell (calf), Otega Oweh (lower leg), Thomas Sorber (knee), and Jalen Williams (hamstring) all listed as day-to-day. The uncertainty surrounding these players added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup.

The betting market reflected the Thunder's strong position, with DraftKings setting the odds at Oklahoma City -9.5, indicating a clear expectation of their dominance in this matchup. The total points line was set at 231.5, suggesting a high-scoring affair. The moneyline also favored the Thunder significantly, with Oklahoma City at -380 and the Bulls at +300.

As the game unfolded, the Thunder showcased their offensive prowess, particularly in the fourth quarter. Key scoring plays included a 1-foot alley-oop dunk by Nick Richards, assisted by Collin Sexton, which helped extend Oklahoma City's lead. Sexton also made crucial contributions with a driving floating jump shot and a three-point jumper that further solidified their advantage. Cason Wallace and Jaylin Williams added free throws that ultimately sealed the victory for the Thunder.

The conditions at the United Center were conducive to a competitive game, with both teams displaying their strengths and weaknesses. The Bulls' inability to maintain consistency at home was evident, while the Thunder capitalized on their scoring opportunities and defensive efforts.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with the Thunder continuing their pursuit of a strong playoff position while the Bulls face challenges as they look to improve their standing in the league.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	OKC -9.5	231.5 o -110 / u -110	Oklahoma City Thunder -380 · Chicago Bulls +300

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Injury report

Dailyn SwainDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Zach CollinsDay-To-DayToeChicago Bulls
Josh GiddeyDay-To-DayAnkleChicago Bulls
Rob DillinghamDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Isaiah HartensteinDay-To-DayAnkleOklahoma City Thunder
Ajay MitchellDay-To-DayCalfOklahoma City Thunder
Otega OwehDay-To-DayLower LegOklahoma City Thunder
Thomas SorberDay-To-DayKneeOklahoma City Thunder
Jalen WilliamsDay-To-DayHamstringOklahoma City Thunder

Leaders

PointsCollin Sexton20Chicago Bulls
AssistsJosh Giddey9Chicago Bulls
ReboundsNick Richards13Chicago Bulls
PointsJared McCain20Oklahoma City Thunder
AssistsJaylin Williams6Oklahoma City Thunder
ReboundsJaylin Williams16Oklahoma City Thunder

Recent form

Chicago Bulls

Last 10: 1-9Streak W1108.8 scored · 119.6 allowed per game1-6 at home

W120-97vs Milwaukee BucksMar 1
L112-121vs Portland Trail BlazersFeb 27
L99-131vs Charlotte HornetsFeb 25
L99-105vs New York KnicksFeb 23
L110-126vs Detroit PistonsFeb 22
L101-110vs Toronto RaptorsFeb 20
L105-124at Boston CelticsFeb 12
L115-123at Brooklyn NetsFeb 10
L120-136vs Denver NuggetsFeb 8
L107-123at Toronto RaptorsFeb 6

Oklahoma City Thunder

Last 10: 7-3Streak W2113.9 scored · 107.9 allowed per game4-1 away

W100-87at Dallas MavericksMar 2
W127-121vs Denver NuggetsFeb 28
L116-124at Detroit PistonsFeb 26
W116-107at Toronto RaptorsFeb 25
W121-113vs Cleveland CavaliersFeb 22
W105-86vs Brooklyn NetsFeb 21
L93-110vs Milwaukee BucksFeb 13
W136-109at Phoenix SunsFeb 12
W119-110at Los Angeles LakersFeb 10
L106-112vs Houston RocketsFeb 7

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Oklahoma City Thunder	Chicago Bulls
Field goals	43-99	39-90
Field goal %	43	43
Three-pointers	10-42	17-49
Three-point %	24	35
Free throws	20-24	13-19
Free throw %	83	68
Rebounds	51	53
Offensive rebounds	12	10
Defensive rebounds	39	43
Assists	23	27
Steals	10	3
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	9	19
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	25
Fast-break points	20	6
Points in the paint	52	42
Fouls	13	22
Largest lead	19	2
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	87	3

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter74-70Collin Sexton makes 4-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter74-71Collin Sexton makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter79-71Jared McCain makes 25-foot three point jumper
3rd Quarter79-74Josh Giddey makes 26-foot three point jumper (Matas Buzelis assists)
3rd Quarter81-74Aaron Wiggins makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
3rd Quarter84-74Jared McCain makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kenrich Williams assists)
3rd Quarter86-74Aaron Wiggins makes layup (Alex Caruso assists)
3rd Quarter87-74Kenrich Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter87-76Tre Jones makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter87-77Collin Sexton makes technical free throw
4th Quarter89-77Alex Caruso makes driving layup
4th Quarter91-77Alex Caruso makes layup (Jared McCain assists)
4th Quarter93-77Chet Holmgren makes 1-foot two point shot
4th Quarter93-79Josh Giddey makes two point shot (Rob Dillingham assists)
4th Quarter93-81Rob Dillingham makes running layup
4th Quarter95-81Jared McCain makes 1-foot layup (Jaylin Williams assists)
4th Quarter95-82Josh Giddey makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-84Nick Richards makes tip shot
4th Quarter97-84Aaron Wiggins makes two point shot
4th Quarter99-84Jaylin Williams makes driving layup (Cason Wallace assists)
4th Quarter99-87Guerschon Yabusele makes 26-foot three point jumper (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter101-87Aaron Wiggins makes tip shot
4th Quarter101-89Tre Jones makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter103-89Jaylin Williams makes 14-foot step back jumpshot (Cason Wallace assists)
4th Quarter103-91Nick Richards makes 5-foot floating jump shot (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter106-91Jaylin Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Aaron Wiggins assists)
4th Quarter108-91Cason Wallace makes running dunk
4th Quarter110-91Cason Wallace makes running layup (Aaron Wiggins assists)
4th Quarter110-94Tre Jones makes 26-foot three pointer
4th Quarter112-94Aaron Wiggins makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter112-96Leonard Miller makes driving layup (Collin Sexton assists)
4th Quarter112-99Leonard Miller makes 25-foot three pointer (Lachlan Olbrich assists)
4th Quarter112-101Nick Richards makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Collin Sexton assists)
4th Quarter112-103Collin Sexton makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter112-106Collin Sexton makes 23-foot three point jumper (Lachlan Olbrich assists)
4th Quarter113-106Cason Wallace makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter114-106Cason Wallace makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter114-108Nick Richards makes dunk
4th Quarter115-108Jaylin Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter116-108Jaylin Williams makes free throw 2 of 2