Bulls Secure Narrow Victory
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Phoenix Suns 105-103 on March 5, 2026, in a tightly contested game at the Mortgage Matchup Center. The Bulls’ Collin Sexton led all scorers with 30 points, while Devin Booker contributed 27 points for the Suns.
The game saw the Suns trailing by as many as 12 points in the second half, struggling to regain control. Despite a sellout crowd of 17,071, the Suns were unable to overcome the deficit and never took the lead during the match.
Both teams were missing several key players due to injuries. The Bulls played without Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, Jalen Smith, Patrick Williams, Zach Collins, Noa Essengue, Jaden Ivey, and Anfernee Simons. Meanwhile, the Suns were without Mark Williams, Dillon Brooks, and Jordan Goodwin.
Despite their shooting struggles, the Bulls managed to lead at halftime, even with a disappointing 3-of-16 performance from beyond the arc. This win improved the Bulls’ record to 26-37, while the Suns fell to 35-27 after the loss.
The Suns had a timeout remaining at the end of the game, which they did not utilize. This was the first meeting of the season between the two teams, with the Suns initially favored by double digits.
Looking ahead, the Suns will face the New Orleans Pelicans on March 6, 2026, as they aim to bounce back from this close defeat. The team will also be monitoring the injury status of their sidelined players, with Mark Williams expected to be re-evaluated in two-to-three weeks.
Overall, the match highlighted the resilience of the Bulls, who managed to secure a crucial win despite their injury woes, while the Suns will need to regroup quickly to maintain their playoff positioning.
