Houston Rockets 124, Chicago Bulls 132
NBA · 2026-03-23 · Winner: Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls defeated Houston Rockets 132–124 on 2026-03-23 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:56 swung win probability 94% → 26%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Houston Rockets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 21 | 27 | 39 | 37 | 124 |
| Chicago Bulls | 41 | 24 | 30 | 37 | 132 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 road team run ending at Q4 5:56 swung win probability 94% → 26%.
Why Houston Rockets lost
- Lost Q1 21-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q2 11:45 (win probability 89% → 99% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-15 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 8–0 | Q1 10:25 | 52% → 76% |
| Chicago Bulls | 11–0 | Q2 11:45 | 89% → 99% |
| Chicago Bulls | 8–0 | Q2 4:25 | 95% → 100% |
| Houston Rockets | 8–0 | Q4 11:16 | 98% → 79% |
| Houston Rockets | 10–0 | Q4 5:56 | 94% → 26% |