Matas Buzelis delivered a career-best performance, scoring 41 points, including a crucial 3-pointer late in overtime, to propel the Chicago Bulls to a 130-124 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Bulls’ win came on Tuesday night in San Francisco.
Josh Giddey also had a significant impact, posting a triple-double with 21 points, 17 assists, and 13 rebounds.
Bulls Force Overtime After Late Drama
The Bulls managed to force overtime thanks to Jalen Smith, who converted two free throws with just 1.4 seconds remaining in regulation time. Tre Jones also made a strong contribution for Chicago, adding 22 points to the Bulls’ total.
Chicago were looking to bounce back after a 126-110 loss at Sacramento on Sunday.
Warriors Struggle Despite Porzingis’ Efforts
Kristaps Porzingis scored 17 points and blocked four shots for the Warriors. Pat Spencer also added 17 points and six assists.
Gui Santos scored 17 points and LJ Cryer also contributed 17 points for Golden State.
The Warriors were without Stephen Curry, who missed his 15th straight game due to a right knee injury. Seth Curry was also sidelined, managing sciatica in his left leg, and De’Anthony Melton, Moses Moody and Quinten Post were also unavailable.
Warriors Miss Coaching Milestone
The Warriors have now lost their third straight game at Chase Center, and their fifth in the last six. This defeat meant that coach Steve Kerr missed out on his 600th career win.
It marked only the second home game for Porzingis since the Warriors acquired him from Atlanta at the trade deadline last month for Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga.
Porzingis converted a three-point play with 4:52 left in the third quarter that pulled the Warriors within two points, then they took the lead on Cryer’s basket the next possession before Porzingis hit a 3.
Looking Ahead
The Bulls are set to continue their five-game West Coast road trip with a visit to the Lakers on Thursday night.
The Warriors are scheduled to host Minnesota on Friday night.