The Chicago Bulls continued their disappointing streak, losing their sixth consecutive game on Saturday, falling 121-117 to the Phoenix Suns at the United Center. With only one victory since trading Zach LaVine three weeks ago, the Bulls have managed just 10 wins at home this season, highlighting their struggles.
Despite an early lead and a tie in the final minutes, Chicago’s inability to execute in critical moments proved costly. The Bulls turned the ball over five times and missed five shots during the clutch phase, ultimately allowing the Suns to secure the win. Currently sitting at 22-35, the Bulls cling to the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference, just half a game ahead of the Brooklyn Nets.
The game featured intriguing matchups, particularly between Kevin Durant and rookie Matas Buzelis. Despite learning valuable lessons from Durant, Buzelis scored 15 points but struggled with turnovers and rebounding. His performance underscored the need for consistent contributions from starters Nikola Vučević and Coby White, both of whom have underperformed since LaVine’s departure.
Vučević recorded 16 points but displayed frustration, committing three turnovers, including a critical mistake in the game’s final minutes. White had a slow start but finished with 20 points, only partly offsetting LaVine’s missing contributions.
On a brighter note, Julian Phillips took advantage of increased minutes due to injuries, scoring nine points and impressing defensively. However, the Bulls faced injury setbacks, losing Patrick Williams for at least two weeks and Ayo Dosunmu, currently dealing with shoulder instability.
The Bulls’ ongoing struggles raise concerns as they look to rebound from a difficult season, while the Suns celebrate a well-earned victory, echoing the sentiment, “Again?” for the beleaguered Bulls.
