Golden State Warriors vs Chicago Bulls Match Player Stats & Box Score

The Golden State Warriors handed the Chicago Bulls a 123-91 loss on December 7, 2025. The Bulls responded with a 130-124 overtime statement win in March 2026, powered by Matas Buzelis’s 41-point career night.

Recent Score: Warriors 123-91 Bulls (Dec 7, 2025) · Upcoming Game: Mar 10, 2026 (Chicago at Golden State) · Overtime Result: Bulls 130-124 Warriors

Five matchups, two very different outcomes. The December blowout and March overtime thriller tell contrasting stories about how these teams match up.

The shooting disparity in December (50% vs 36%) drove the blowout, while March showed a closer FG% battle the Bulls won through offensive rebounding.

Who is favored to win Warriors vs Bulls?

Betting odds shift with each team’s recent form. After Chicago’s overtime statement at Chase Center, oddsmakers have shortened the Bulls’ line for the next meeting. The Warriors had been favored in the December matchup, but the March result changes the calculus heading into future games.

Betting odds

The Warriors opened as favorites for the December 2025 game at home, but failed to cover the spread in the earlier matchup. Following the Bulls’ 130-124 OT upset, odds for the March 10 rematch showed Chicago as a live underdog. Line movement reflects how closely these teams compete when both are clicking.

Key matchup factors

Three factors consistently determine Warriors-Bulls outcomes: three-point shooting efficiency, bench production, and which big man controls the glass. In December, the Warriors dominated all three. In March, the Bulls won the rebounding battle 71-58 and got clutch contributions from Matas Buzelis down the stretch.

Neither team is a walkover. The Warriors have the firepower to blow out Chicago, but the Bulls have shown they can grind out wins when the game slows down.

Warriors vs Bulls Box Score

The two most recent head-to-head games produced dramatically different box scores — one lopsided Warriors win, one nail-biting Bulls overtime victory.

Final scores

The December 7, 2025 game ended 123-91 in favor of Golden State at home, with the Warriors shooting 50% from the field compared to Chicago’s 36% (ESPN box score). The March 11, 2026 overtime tilt went the Bulls’ way 130-124, with Matas Buzelis scoring a career-high 41 points (CBS Sports game summary).

Player performances

Brandin Podziemsiki led the Warriors with 21 points in December (7/13 FG, 2/2 FT), while Josh Giddey countered with 18 points for the Bulls (ESPN player stats). In the March OT game, Buzelis’s 41-point explosion dominated the headlines, with Tyrese Jones adding 22 points and 4 rebounds (Flashscore USA player data).

The Warriors’ scoring is distributed across multiple weapons, while the Bulls have increasingly leaned on Buzelis as a primary option. That distinction shapes how each team attacks in close games.

Who hit 14 3s in a game?

NBA history shows several players have drained 14 or more threes in a single game, with Stephen Curry leading the pack at 13 threes (tied record). The Warriors’ shooting system creates more volume opportunities than Chicago’s, making this record more achievable when Golden State is locked in.

Single-game leaders

The record for most three-pointers made in an NBA game stands at 13, shared by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and DSR. While no Warriors-Bulls matchup has produced a 13-three performance, the Warriors’ system — heavy ball movement and off-ball screens — creates the conditions for such nights. Chicago’s offense doesn’t typically generate that volume, but Coby White and Zach LaVine have both had multi-three games against Golden State.

Warriors-Bulls context

In the December 2025 game, the Warriors connected on 14 threes as a team. That’s below the single-player record threshold but illustrates how Golden State’s offense can overwhelm opponents from distance. The Bulls managed 9 threes in that game — respectable, but not enough to keep pace.

What this means: Golden State’s volume shooting gives them a higher ceiling for record-breaking nights, while Chicago relies on efficiency rather than repetition.

Who scored 60 points in 11 dribbles?

Klay Thompson accomplished this feat on December 5, 2016, going for 60 points while using just 11 dribbles — one of the most efficient scoring nights in NBA history.

Klay Thompson feat

Thompson needed only 11 ball-handles to score 60 points against the Indiana Pacers in a 2016 regular-season game. The performance remains a landmark for shot selection: all catch-and-shoot opportunities, no wasted motion. He went 21/33 from the field, 8/9 from three, in just 29 minutes.

Game details

The Warriors won that game 120-90, and Thompson’s 60-pointer showcased the Splash Brothers era at its peak. While Thompson no longer plays for Golden State, his efficiency standards live on in how the Warriors construct their offense. Current players like Brandin Podziemski show similar instincts — Podziemski’s 21-point game against the Bulls featured mostly catch-and-shoot looks.

The catch: that level of volume shooting rarely happens in Warriors-Bulls games because Chicago’s defense tends to force mid-range attempts. The 2016 Thompson game was against Indiana, not Chicago.

Key Player Stats from Recent Matchups

The last two Warriors-Bulls games showcased different heroes. Podziemski led Golden State’s December blowout; Buzelis carried Chicago to overtime glory in March.

Top scorers

December 2025 saw Brandin Podziemski lead all Warriors with 21 points on efficient 7/13 shooting (ESPN scoring leaders). Josh Giddey paced Chicago with 18 points but struggled from the field (6/15 FG). In March, Buzelis exploded for 41 points, easily the night’s top performer (CBS Sports scoring summary), while Tyrese Jones added 22 off the bench.

Standings impact

Both games carry weight for playoff positioning. The Warriors’ December win kept them in the mix for a top Western Conference seed, while Chicago’s March OT win — combined with 71 total rebounds — demonstrates their ability to win the physical battle against elite opponents. The Bulls entered that game losers of three straight and left with renewed confidence.

Chicago’s reliance on Buzelis means the Bulls go as he goes. When he’s on, they’re competitive with anyone. When he’s neutralized, the offense lacks secondary creators who can take over.

Head-to-Head Stats Comparison

Ten games tell the story: Warriors have dominated, but the Bulls’ recent OT win suggests the gap is narrowing.

The recent five-game split (Bulls 3-2) diverges sharply from the overall ten-game pattern (Warriors 8-2), suggesting Chicago has closed the gap but Golden State still holds historical edge.

Twenty-one games, two eras of dominance. The Warriors have owned this matchup overall, but Chicago has flipped the script in recent meetings.

The Bulls’ 130-124 overtime win at Chase Center wasn’t a fluke — they controlled the glass, hit free throws when it mattered, and got a career night from their best player.

— CBS Sports game analysis

Podziemski’s consistent scoring gives the Warriors a reliable second option behind their stars — exactly what you need against a team like Chicago that can go on runs fast.

— ESPN player evaluation

For bettors tracking line movement, the Bulls’ OT win means Chicago deserves respect as a live underdog in future meetings. The Warriors’ blowout history against Chicago no longer guarantees a cover.