Chicago Bulls (27-38) beat Golden State Warriors (32-33) 130-124 on the road on Tuesday, March 10 in overtime.
The game, quarter by quarter
The Warriors had the better start, winning the first 30-26 to lead by 4 after one. The Bulls moved in front with a 31-21 second quarter, carrying a 6-point lead into halftime.
The teams matched each other with 32 points apiece in the third quarter, so the Bulls remained ahead by 6 entering the fourth. The Warriors answered with a 35-29 fourth quarter, forcing overtime at 118.
The Bulls finally separated the teams in overtime, winning it 12-6 to close out a 130-124 victory.
What decided it
The Bulls grabbed 35.1% of their own misses, while the Warriors recovered 21.4%. The second chances kept adding up.
At roughly 112 possessions per team, the Bulls produced 115.6 points per 100 possessions to 110.3 for the Warriors.
The Warriors' reserves also made a difference, outscoring the opposing bench 57-17.
Who stepped up
Matas Buzelis was the game's biggest individual force for CHI: 41 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast on 16-28 shooting. His Game Score of 33 led everyone. His team was +8 with him on the floor.
Gary Payton II (12 pts, 11 reb, 2 ast), Leonard Miller (17 pts, 11 reb, 1 ast), and Jalen Smith (12 pts, 12 reb, 3 ast) each recorded a double-double.
What it means
By our Win Meter this was an upset: The Bulls entered with about a 22% chance.
Across the last 3 meetings in our records, Golden State Warriors lead 3-0.
The Bulls are now 27-38, and the Warriors are 32-33. The Bulls last five before this game: L-W-L-W-L.
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