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Chicago Bulls squander 22-point lead in loss to San Antonio Spurs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 5:08 AM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Chicago Bulls squander 22-point lead in loss to San Antonio Spurs

Summary

The Chicago Bulls fell to the San Antonio Spurs 124-119 on November 11, 2026. After a strong first half where they led by 22 points, the Bulls struggled in the third quarter, allowing the Spurs to outscore them 34-19. Matas Buzelis contributed 13 points but had six turnovers, while Jalen Smith led the Bulls with 23 points. Caleb Wilson was sidelined after a hand injury but managed to play. The Bulls are now 1-9 this season and still without a win at home.

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By the Numbers

•Bulls led by 22 points at halftime against Spurs.
•Matas Buzelis recorded six turnovers in the game.
•Jalen Smith scored a team-high 23 points.
•Bulls are 1-9 and winless at home this season.
•Caleb Wilson played despite a hand injury.

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5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Takeaways from a ‘demoralizing’ 124-119 Chicago Bulls loss, including a squandered 22-point lead

What they're saying

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Matas Buzelis grabbed at his hair, pulling his head to the left and then wrenching it back to the right. Whatever curse words his mouth formed were drowned out by the dull drone of the disappointed Chicago Bulls crowd at the United Center. Buzelis had just fumbled his sixth turnover against the San Antonio Spurs, batting helplessly at the ball as it was poked from his grasp. Dylan Harper ...
— Yahoo Sports

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