New Orleans Pelicans 118, Chicago Bulls 134
NBA · 2025-12-31 · Winner: Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls defeated New Orleans Pelicans 134–118 on 2025-12-31 in NBA play, a 16-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 9:59 swung win probability 52% → 79%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 32 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 118 |
| Chicago Bulls | 36 | 31 | 30 | 37 | 134 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 9:59 swung win probability 52% → 79%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q4 28-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 9:59 (win probability 52% → 79% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 9–0 | Q1 9:59 | 52% → 79% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9–0 | Q1 3:18 | 88% → 64% |