Chicago Bulls 128, Dallas Mavericks 149
NBA · 2026-04-12 · Winner: Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks defeated Chicago Bulls 149–128 on 2026-04-12 in NBA play, a 21-point result. A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 8:10 swung win probability 52% → 92%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Chicago Bulls lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bulls | 34 | 22 | 32 | 40 | 128 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 45 | 35 | 39 | 30 | 149 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 16-0 home team run ending at Q1 8:10 swung win probability 52% → 92%.
Why Chicago Bulls lost
- Lost Q2 22-35 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 16-0 run ending at Q1 8:10 (win probability 52% → 92% for the home side).
- Outscored 23-14 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks | 16–0 | Q1 8:10 | 52% → 92% |
| Chicago Bulls | 9–0 | Q1 0:49 | 97% → 85% |