The Clippers' six-game winning streak came to an abrupt end in a blowout loss to the Bulls, who set a franchise record with 25 three-pointers. Coby White led the way with 27 points and six threes, as Chicago dominated from the start, leading 70-49 at halftime after a 45-point second quarter. Kawhi Leonard missed his third straight game due to a sprained ankle and bruised knee, while James Harden led the Clippers with 24 points.
The Bulls' hot shooting continued, with White hitting a season-high seven threes in Sunday's win over Brooklyn. They made 25 of 47 three-pointers in total. Matas Buzelis, Ayo Dosunmu, and Kevin Huerter each scored 21, 18, and 14 points, respectively, with four threes each. Nikola Vucevic added 19 points and eight rebounds, as the Bulls overwhelmed the Clippers, who had won six straight games and 13 of 15 since a 6-21 start.
Chicago led by 21 points at halftime after matching a season high with 45 points in the second quarter. They pulled away in the third, despite a Clippers run. James Harden led the Clippers with 24 points, while John Collins scored 23 and matched a season high with five threes. The Bulls' dominance was evident in the second quarter, where they dominated 45-19, and Vucevic's hook shot sparked a 22-6 run, extending their lead to 58-43 with 3:20 remaining in the half.
The Clippers pulled within 80-74 in the third, but the Bulls quickly regained control. Tre Jones made a floater for Chicago, starting a 17-3 run, capped by a fast-break layup by Huerter, making it 97-77. This loss marked the end of the Clippers' six-game winning streak, as they struggled to keep up with the Bulls' hot shooting and dominant performance.
