Bulls vs Suns: Chicago Edges Phoenix in Close Contest
The Chicago Bulls defeated the Phoenix Suns 105-103 on March 5, 2026, in a tightly contested game at the Mortgage Matchup Center.
Collin Sexton was the standout performer for the Bulls, scoring a game-high 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, a significant deficit that they struggled to overcome.
Despite the loss, the Suns had a strong showing with a sellout crowd of 17,071 in attendance. However, they were missing key players Mark Williams, Dillon Brooks, and Jordan Goodwin due to injuries, which impacted their performance.
The Bulls, on the other hand, were also without several important players, including Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, Jalen Smith, Patrick Williams, Zach Collins, Noa Essengue, Jaden Ivey, and Anfernee Simons. This made their victory even more notable given the circumstances.
At halftime, the Suns were down 55-50, and despite a strong effort in the second half, they could not secure the win. The loss brought the Suns’ record to 35-27, while the Bulls improved to 26-37.
Suns coach Jordan Ott commented on the game, saying, “It just popped up,” referring to the challenges faced during the match. He also noted the opportunity for younger players to step up in the absence of injured teammates.
Looking ahead, the Suns will face the New Orleans Pelicans on March 6, 2026, as they seek to bounce back from this narrow defeat.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the extent of injuries to the players missing from both teams, which could affect future matchups.
