[1/45] Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips (15) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOctober 26 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 31 points and 10 assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 124-104 victory over the host Chicago Bulls in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday night.
Josh Giddey registered 16 points, six rebounds and six assists for Oklahoma City, which outscored Chicago 45-26 over the final 15-plus minutes.
Oklahoma City shot 54.9 percent from the field, including 19 of 39 from 3-point range.
Chicago scored the next six points, including DeRozan's basket to open the fourth quarter, to cut its deficit to seven.
Persons:
Julian Phillips, Kamil Krzaczynski, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, Isaiah Joe, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, Chet Holmgren, Holmgren's, Cason Wallace, signee Torrey Craig, Joe, Craig, Vucevic, Gilgeous, Wallace, trey, DeRozan
Organizations:
Chicago Bulls, United Center, Oklahoma City Thunder, Oklahoma City, Chicago, Thunder, Bulls, Chicago . Oklahoma City, NBA, Thomson
Locations:
Chicago , Illinois, USA, Oklahoma