OKC Thunder v Chicago Bulls: NBA Showdown Preview


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2025/26 National Basketball Association (NBA) season

Regular Season

Oklahoma City Thunder v Chicago Bulls


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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.A

Saturday, 28 March 2026

02:00


The Oklahoma City Thunder will square off with the Chicago Bulls in a National Basketball Association (NBA) regular-season game on 28 March.


Head-to-Head

The Thunder hold a slight all-time edge over the Bulls in regular-season meetings - 83-77 across 160 games since the Oklahoma City side was founded in 1967. 

 

The Thunder have been dominant in recent years, winning most of the last several encounters and extending their advantage in this rematch.


Most recent meeting  

In their latest game on 4 March, the Thunder defeated the Bulls 116-108 on the road at the United Centre in Chicago. 

 

The Thunder got strong bench contributions from Jared McCain (20 points) and Isaiah Joe (19 points) to secure the victory.


Key Players  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains an influential player for the Thunder, averaging 31.6 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game with elite efficiency (55.3% FG).

On the Bulls' side, Josh Giddey leads the team in scoring (averaging 17.6 PPG) and assists (9.0 APG) while also contributing 8.3 rebounds per game as a versatile, high-usage point guard.


Quotes

"I honestly think they're on the right path. They have guys we saw tonight that can just compete," Gilgeous-Alexander said about the Thunder's season so far.

 

"I think that's the first thing. You want guys who play with the edge and aren't scared. They just want to go out there and fight. Not physically, but go out there and fight in basketball terms," 

 

NBA fixtures | 27-29 Fixtures


Friday, March 27  
01:00 - Charlotte Hornets v New York Knicks  
01:00 - Detroit Pistons v New Orleans Pelicans  
01:00 - Orlando Magic v Sacramento Kings

Saturday, March 28  
01:00 - Indiana Pacers v Los Angeles Clippers  
01:30 - Boston Celtics v Atlanta Hawks   
01:30 - Atlanta Hawks v Cleveland Cavaliers  
01:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers v Miami Heat  
02:00 - Memphis Grizzlies v Houston Rockets  
02:00 - Oklahoma City Thunder v Chicago Bulls  
02:30 - Toronto Raptors v New Orleans Pelicans  
03:00 - Denver Nuggets v Utah Jazz  
04:00 - Golden State Warriors v Washington Wizards  
04:00 - Portland Trail Blazers v Dallas Mavericks  
04:30 - Los Angeles Lakers v Brooklyn Nets  
21:00 - Milwaukee Bucks v San Antonio Spurs  
23:30 - Minnesota Timberwolves v Detroit Pistons

Sunday, March 29  
00:00 - Charlotte Hornets v Philadelphia 76ers  
01:30 - Atlanta Hawks v Sacramento Kings  
02:00 - Memphis Grizzlies v Chicago Bulls  
04:00 - Phoenix Suns v Utah Jazz  
21:30 - Milwaukee Bucks v Los Angeles Clippers  
23:00 - Indiana Pacers v Miami Heat


 

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Published: 03/24/2026