Updated March 27, 2026, 10:01 p.m. CT
UPDATE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points and the OKC Thunder rallied past the Chicago Bulls for a 131-113 win to remain two games up in the loss column on the Spurs.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will host Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls at 7 p.m. CT Friday.
OKC (57-16) fell short in a 119-109 road loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Chicago (29-43) suffered a 157-137 road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.
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- OKC defeats Chicago 131-113 to win its 13th game over the last 14.
- SGA led all scorers with 25 points, five assists and three blocks in 29 minutes.
- Five other Thunder players scored in double figures, who were without the services of big man Chet Holmgren, who sat out while nursing a right hip contusion.
- Cason Wallace added 21 points while starting in place of Holmgren, and Jalen Williams chipped in 18 in his third game back from a hamstring injury.
End of the third quarter: Thunder 95, Bulls 88 | SGA fuels OKC run into lead
- The Thunder closed the quarter on a 15-0 run led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who’s up to 25 points on 8/24 shooting.
- Isaac Okoro leads the Bulls with 20 points with Collin Sexton chipping in 19 so far.
Halftime: Bulls 67, Thunder 62 | Chicago trying to stay alive in NBA playoff race
- Isaac Okoro is up to a game-high 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field.
- Chicago drained 12 3-pointers in the first half at a 50% clip.
- SGA has struggled so far but leads OKC with 11 points on 5-of-14 shooting.
- Jalen Williams also has 11.
End of first quarter: Bulls 32, Thunder 29 | Collin Sexton off to hot start for Chicago
- The Bulls are scorching hot from downtown, shooting 8/14 from 3, while OKC is struggling at 3/14.
- Transition opportunities continue to lead to looks in Chicago’s favor.
- Collin Sexton leads the Bulls with 10 and SGA has nine for OKC.
NBA standings for Western Conference playoff race
Here’s how the Western Conference playoff standings look entering play Friday, March 27:
- Oklahoma City Thunder: 57-16, —
- San Antonio Spurs: 55-18, 2 GB
- Los Angeles Lakers: 47-26, 10 GB
- Denver Nuggets: 46-28, 11.5 GB
- Minnesota Timberwolves: 45-28, 12 GB
- Houston Rockets: 43-29, 13.5 GB
- Phoenix Suns: 40-33, 17 GB
- Los Angeles Clippers: 37-36, 20 GB
- Portland Trail Blazers: 37-37, 20.5 GB
- Golden State Warriors: 35-38, 22 GB
Thunder starting lineup tonight vs Bulls
Thunder starters vs. Chicago: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein.
What time is Thunder vs Bulls game tonight?
- Date: Friday, March 27
- Time: 7 p.m. CT
- Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City
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What channel is OKC Thunder vs Chicago Bulls on tonight?
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network
- How to watch online: Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs Bulls predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 123, Chicago 102
OKC’s 12-game winning streak was snapped with a road loss to Boston on Wednesday. But next up is a home game against Chicago, which has leaned into a rebuild and will likely be focused on improving its lottery odds. It’s a perfect bounce-back opportunity for the Thunder, which should begin its five-game homestand with a win.
Thunder vs Bulls betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Friday, March 27
- Odds: Thunder by 19.5
- Over/under: 239.5
- Moneyline: OKC -2500 | Chicago +1150
Thunder vs Bulls injury updates
- Thunder: Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way) is out. Chet Holmgren (right hip contusion) is out. Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgical recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (G League assignment) is out.
- Bulls: Zach Collins (right first toe sprain) is out. Rob Dillingham (bilateral patella tendon tendonitis) is probable. Noa Essengue (left shoulder surgery) is out. Jaden Ivey (left patellofemoral pain syndrome) is out. Yuki Kawamura (G League two-way) is out. Mac McClung (G League two-way) is out. Isaac Okoro (right patellofemoral pain syndrome) is probable. Nick Richards (right elbow sprain) is questionable. Anfernee Simons (left ulnar styloid fracture) is out. Jalen Smith (right calf strain) is out. Guerschon Yabusele (left ankle sprain) is questionable.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Chicago Bulls starters
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