3rd Quarter Report

Only one more quarter stands between the Thunder and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this evening. Sitting on a score of 84-77, they have looked like the better team, but there's still one more quarter to play.

The Thunder entered the game having won five straight and they're just one quarter away from another. Will they make it six, or will the Bulls step up and spoil it? We'll know soon.

Who's Playing

Chicago Bulls @ Oklahoma City Thunder

Current Records: Chicago 5-10, Oklahoma City 10-4

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Paycom Center -- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • TV: Bally Sports Oklahoma
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
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  • Ticket Cost: $9.00

What to Know

After three games on the road, the Thunder are heading back home. They will take on the Chicago Bulls at 8:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday. The Thunder have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last five games.

Winning is just a little bit easier when you make 13 more threes than your opponent, a fact the Thunder proved on Sunday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Portland 134-91 on the road.

The Thunder can attribute much of their success to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 28 points.

Meanwhile, Chicago lost to Miami at home by a decisive 118-100 margin on Monday.

Oklahoma City is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Chicago, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.

Looking ahead, the Thunder are the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by 7.5 points. They might be worth a quick bet since they've covered the spread the last five times they've played Chicago.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: The Thunder haven't given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 13.9 turnovers per game. However, it's not like the Bulls (currently ranked first in turnovers per game) struggle in that department as they've been averaging only 11.7 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check CBS Sports after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other NBA content.

Odds

Oklahoma City is a big 7.5-point favorite against Chicago, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 7.5-point spread, and stayed right there.


The over/under is set at 222.5 points.

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Series History

Oklahoma City has won 7 out of their last 10 games against Chicago.

  • Oct 25, 2023 - Oklahoma City 124 vs. Chicago 104
  • Jan 13, 2023 - Oklahoma City 124 vs. Chicago 110
  • Nov 25, 2022 - Oklahoma City 123 vs. Chicago 119
  • Feb 12, 2022 - Chicago 106 vs. Oklahoma City 101
  • Jan 24, 2022 - Chicago 111 vs. Oklahoma City 110
  • Mar 16, 2021 - Chicago 123 vs. Oklahoma City 102
  • Jan 15, 2021 - Oklahoma City 127 vs. Chicago 125
  • Feb 25, 2020 - Oklahoma City 124 vs. Chicago 122
  • Dec 16, 2019 - Oklahoma City 109 vs. Chicago 106
  • Dec 17, 2018 - Oklahoma City 121 vs. Chicago 96

Injury Report for the Thunder

  • Jalen Williams: Out (Hip)

Injury Report for the Bulls

  • Zach LaVine: Out (Foot)
  • Lonzo Ball: Out for the Season (Knee)