Orlando Magic 114, Chicago Bulls 121
NBA · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls defeated Orlando Magic 121–114 on 2026-01-02 in NBA play, a 7-point result. A 14-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:17 swung win probability 61% → 15%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Orlando Magic lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 32 | 27 | 36 | 19 | 114 |
| Chicago Bulls | 22 | 37 | 32 | 30 | 121 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 14-0 road team run ending at Q1 1:17 swung win probability 61% → 15%.
Why Orlando Magic lost
- Lost Q4 19-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q1 5:25 (win probability 25% → 58% for the home side).
- Game was within 5 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q1 6:54 | 51% → 25% |
| Chicago Bulls | 10–0 | Q1 5:25 | 25% → 58% |
| Orlando Magic | 14–0 | Q1 1:17 | 61% → 15% |
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q2 6:27 | 61% → 28% |
| Chicago Bulls | 8–0 | Q2 4:42 | 28% → 61% |