Bulls top Suns 124-117 in preseason opener at United Center
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 3:41 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Chicago Bulls opened their preseason with a 124-117 victory over the Phoenix Suns on October 7, 2026. Rookies Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, and Tobe Awaka made significant contributions, with Wilson scoring 15 points. The game showcased the Bulls' depth, as seven players scored in double figures, and Jalen Smith led with 13 points and eight rebounds. Despite an early deficit, the Bulls rallied to take the lead by the end of the third quarter. Their next game is against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.
- •Bulls host Suns in preseason opener at United Center on October 7, 2026
- •Caleb Wilson leads rookies with 15 points; seven Bulls hit double figures
- •Bulls overcame a 15-point deficit to take the lead in the third quarter
- •Dillon Brooks scores 24 points for the Suns; Devin Booker held to 11 points
- •Bulls face Memphis Grizzlies in next preseason game on Friday
- 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bulls Defeat Phoenix Suns, 121-117, in Preseason Opener
"Rookies Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain and Tobe Awaka each had their moments in the Bulls' first preseason victory.
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