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2026-27 · Preseason · Preseason
Game state source: whynba · Retrieved Oct 9, 5:05 pm EDTPhoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls
2026-27 · Preseason · All results that day · Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls head-to-head · Phoenix Suns schedule · Chicago Bulls schedule
Final
Away
Phoenix Suns
117
Home
Chicago Bulls
124
Venue: United Center
Preseason
Schedule source: NBA.com · Observed Sep 22, 2026, 23:20 UTC. This saved schedule is more than a day old; confirm any changes with the source.
US TV and streaming
- US national
- Not listed by the source
- Phoenix Suns local
- KTVK/KPHE/AZFS App, Suns+
- Chicago Bulls local
- CHSN/CHSN App
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Game recap
The Chicago Bulls beat the Phoenix Suns 124-117 at home in the preseason on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at United Center. Caleb Wilson had 15 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists for the Chicago Bulls. Dillon Brooks had 24 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists for the Phoenix Suns.
The Chicago Bulls trailed 64-62 at halftime and came back to win. Their best stretch was the second quarter, won 33-24. Double-digit figures in two categories: Tobe Awaka (double-double, Chicago Bulls). Bench points: Phoenix Suns 59, Chicago Bulls 61. Tobe Awaka had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 0 assists in support for the winners.
Written by the whynba data desk from the licensed final box score and period scores.
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Reported player statistics
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| Player | Team | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | +/− | Retrieved (UTC) |
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Quick answers
- Who won Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls?
- The Chicago Bulls beat the Phoenix Suns 124-117 on October 7, 2026.
- Who led the scoring?
- Dillon Brooks scored 24 for the Phoenix Suns; Caleb Wilson scored 15 for the Chicago Bulls.
Match dossier
Inside the game
Box score
| Team | q1 | q2 | q3 | q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Suns | 40 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 117 |
| Chicago Bulls | 29 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 124 |
Game leaders
Phoenix Suns
- Points
- 24 Dillon Brooks
- Rebounds
- 7 Khaman Maluach
- Assists
- 4 Khaman Maluach
Chicago Bulls
- Points
- 15 Caleb Wilson
- Rebounds
- 11 Tobe Awaka
- Assists
- 7 Josh Giddey
Tobe Awaka double-double (14 PTS, 11 REB)
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | PF | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Booker starter | 22:42 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-14 | 0-8 | 5-6 | 3 | -7 |
| Dillon Brooks starter | 22:42 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7-9 | 3-5 | 7-8 | 5 | -7 |
| Jalen Green starter | 22:01 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4-10 | 1-4 | 3-4 | 3 | -8 |
| Oso Ighodaro starter | 17:32 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 0-2 | 4 | +3 |
| Miles Bridges starter | 7:47 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0 | -1 |
| Khaman Maluach bench | 25:19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 4-5 | 1 | +1 |
| Ryan Dunn bench | 23:03 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 4 | -1 |
| Rasheer Fleming bench | 19:32 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 1-2 | 3 | -3 |
| Jordan Goodwin bench | 15:53 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 2 | +1 |
| Collin Gillespie bench | 13:59 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-8 | 3-6 | 1-2 | 2 | +5 |
| Luke Kennard bench | 13:18 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-1 | 2-2 | 1 | +4 |
| Jamaree Bouyea bench | 12:00 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4-6 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1 | -4 |
| Pat Spencer bench | 12:00 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 2-2 | 1 | -4 |
| Haywood Highsmith bench | 7:29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 | -5 |
| Koa Peat bench | 4:42 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2 | -9 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | PF | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Wilson starter | 29:06 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6-15 | 0-4 | 3-3 | 5 | -3 |
| Matas Buzelis starter | 25:34 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6-15 | 0-6 | 2-2 | 0 | +0 |
| Josh Giddey starter | 23:20 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-6 | 1-3 | 4-4 | 2 | +5 |
| Jalen Smith starter | 19:53 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5-8 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 1 | -1 |
| Norman Powell starter | 14:25 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-4 | 3-4 | 5-6 | 1 | +4 |
| Dailyn Swain bench | 21:53 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 4-4 | 3 | +6 |
| Tobe Awaka bench | 21:21 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6-8 | 1-1 | 1-3 | 6 | -2 |
| Isaac Okoro bench | 16:58 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 2 | -5 |
| Buddy Hield bench | 14:53 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2-6 | 1-3 | 3-3 | 3 | -1 |
| Noa Essengue bench | 14:48 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-2 | 2-2 | 4 | +12 |
| Leonard Miller bench | 14:26 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-7 | 1-2 | 3-3 | 0 | +4 |
| Patrick Williams bench | 11:07 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0 | +8 |
| Drew Peterson bench | 7:29 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 2 | +5 |
| Brandon Boston bench | 4:47 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1 | +3 |
| Phoenix Suns | Stat | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 26/34 (76%) | Free throws | 28/32 (87%) |
| 28/47 (59%) | 2 pointers | 30/50 (60%) |
| 11/36 (30%) | 3 pointers | 12/33 (36%) |
| 39/83 (47%) | Field goals | 42/83 (50%) |
| 38 | Rebounds | 35 |
| 26 | Defensive rebounds | 23 |
| 12 | Offensive rebounds | 12 |
| 25 | Assists | 30 |
| 26 | Turnovers | 21 |
| 14 | Steals | 13 |
| 2 | Blocks | 5 |
| 32 | Fouls | 30 |
| 14 | Max points in a row | 11 |
| 27:37 | Time spent in lead | 18:29 |
| 15 | Biggest lead | 10 |
Game statistics · retrieved Oct 9, 2026 02:29.
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Tipoff in UTC
Oct 8, 2026 · 00:00 UTC