March 24th - The Bulls defeated the Rockets 132-124. Sexton scored 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Boozer added 23 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the Rockets, Durant contributed 40 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Shen Jing had 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists.

In the first quarter, the Bulls established an advantage by hitting consecutive three-pointers. Sexton led an offensive surge, quickly widening the gap to 20 points. At the end of the first quarter, the Bulls led 41-21. In the second quarter, the Rockets, thanks to Shen Jing's scoring inside, gradually narrowed the gap with responses from Durant and Sheppard from beyond the arc. However, the Bulls maintained their composure and kept their lead. At halftime, the Bulls led 65-48.

After switching sides, the Rockets narrowed the gap thanks to Durant and Shen Jing. Thompson scored on consecutive fast breaks, helping the team cut the deficit to single digits. At the end of the third quarter, the Bulls still led 95-87 . In the final quarter, the Rockets briefly tied the game and then took the lead. Gidi and Boozerlis' crucial three-pointers helped the Bulls widen the gap again. Ultimately, the Bulls defeated the Rockets 132-124 .

Rockets player statistics

Durant 40 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists; Shen Jing 33 points, 13 rebounds , 10 assists; Thompson 23 points , 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Sheppard 13 points , 5 rebounds, 6 assists; Smith 6 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist ; Ethan 4 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Holiday 3 points, 1 rebound , 3 assists; Capela 2 points , 1 rebound; Finney - Smith 2 rebounds

Bulls player statistics

Sexton had 25 points , 4 rebounds , and 2 assists; Boozerlis had 23 points , 4 rebounds , and 1 assist; Miller had 17 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists ; Jones had 15 points , 5 rebounds, and 6 assists; Gidi had 15 points , 7 rebounds , and 13 assists; Smith had 15 points , 6 rebounds , and 2 assists; Richards had 11 points and 8 rebounds; Dillingham had 9 points, 1 rebound , and 3 assists .

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