November 21st - The Bulls narrowly defeated the Trail Blazers 122-121. After four quarters of intense play, the Bulls secured the victory thanks to a game-winning shot by Vucevic. For the Trail Blazers, Young contributed 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist, but despite a 31-7 run in the final quarter, the team couldn't overcome the deficit.

At the start of the game, the Trail Blazers quickly found their rhythm, with Klingen and Kamara hitting consecutive three-pointers, and Avdija adding a putback, giving the home team a 10-2 lead. Young entered the game with four minutes remaining in the first quarter, scoring on a low-post attack and grabbing an offensive rebound to assist a teammate. At the end of the first quarter, the Trail Blazers held a slight 29-28 lead. In the second quarter, the Bulls, relying on Vucevic's consistent output, took the lead, widening the gap to as much as nine points. The Trail Blazers attempted to narrow the gap through Sissoko's three-pointers and Grant's free throws, but trailed 58-62 at halftime.

In the third quarter, the Trail Blazers' defense faltered, allowing the Bulls to extend their lead through fast breaks and teamwork. Young attempted low-post offense and fast-break layups in the third quarter, but neither could change the tide. The Bulls led 98-82 at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Trail Blazers, relying on Klingon's hustle and Avdija's playmaking, gradually closed the gap. During a 31-7 run, White hit a crucial three-pointer late in the game to keep the Bulls alive. Ultimately, Vucevic hit a game-winning three-pointer before the final buzzer, securing a 122-121 victory for the Bulls.

Trail Blazers player statistics

Grant had 33 points , 9 rebounds, and 4 assists; Avdija had 32 points , 11 rebounds, 11 assists , and 2 steals; Klingen had 17 points, 21 rebounds , 4 assists , and 2 blocks; Kamara had 14 points , 5 rebounds , 2 assists, and 2 steals; Yang Hansen had 2 points , 2 rebounds, and 1 assist .

Bulls player statistics

Vucevic had 27 points, 8 rebounds , and 2 assists; White had 25 points, 1 rebound , 7 assists , and 2 steals; Dosunmu had 14 points , 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; Okoro had 13 points and 1 rebound; Boozerlis had 11 points , 5 rebounds, 4 assists , and 2 blocks; and Gidi had 9 points , 5 rebounds, and 13 assists .