The Chicago Bulls took full advantage of a depleted, tanking Memphis Grizzlies squad Monday night, rolling to a 132-107 win in Chicago. The Bulls led 29-27 after one and gradually pulled away, outscoring Memphis 71-50 in the second half to turn a competitive game into a rout.
Rookie Matas Buzelis was the headliner, pouring in 29 points and knocking down five three-pointers, including a dominant stretch in the third quarter that helped break the game open. Josh Giddey continued his strong March run, posting a triple-double with 16 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists, controlling the tempo throughout.
Chicago’s depth overwhelmed Memphis, with Tre Jones (17 points), Rob Dillingham (15), and Jalen Smith (13) all contributing in double figures. The Bulls shot efficiently and closed each half strong, including a 36-29 edge in the third and 35-21 in the fourth.
For Memphis, Cedric Coward led the way with 17 points, while Jaylen Wells and Taylor Hendricks added 16 each. But the Grizzlies, now on a lengthy losing streak and missing key pieces, couldn’t keep pace late.
NEXT GAME: Wednesday vs. Nuggets (pregame at 7PM) with tip at 7:30PM on 92.9 FM ESPN
Next up: Grizzlies host Denver Wednesday at 7:30PM on 92.9 FM ESPN
