Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic
· National Basketball Association
Ross scores 26, leads Magic to 103-95 victory over Bulls
Zach LaVine led Chicago with 26 points on 8-of-26 shooting, but the Bulls managed only 14 points in the fourth quarter. Tomas Satoransky added 20 points and was 4 of 5 on 3-point shots.
Nikola Vucevic had 21 points and seven rebounds for Orlando, which blocked 13 shots and held the Bulls to 31 percent shooting in the second half. Jonathan Isaac finished with 13 points, nine rebounds, five assists, four steals and three blocks.
Ross, who made six 3-pointers, hit a short jumper and a 3-pointer on a 7-0 Magic run early in the fourth quarter to put Orlando ahead to stay.
With LaVine hitting two free throws and a 3-pointer, the Bulls scored the first nine points of the game.
Lauri Markkanen and LaVine made two 3-pointers apiece in the last 4:15 of the first half to leave Chicago with a 54-51 lead at the break.
TIP-INS
Bulls: Daniel Gafford left the game early in the second quarter with a cut above his right eye. He returned in the third quarter. ... Before Kris Dunn got fouled with 5:59 left in the third quarter, the Bulls were looking at a 21-2 deficit in free throw attempts.
Magic: Michael Carter-Williams did not play due to a shoulder injury sustained Friday night. ... The Magic were outrebounded (48-46) for the ninth straight game. ... Markelle Fultz gave sneakers and game tickets to 20 Orlando area students as a holiday surprise.
UP NEXT
Bulls: Play at home against Atlanta on Saturday night.
Magic: Play at home against Philadelphia on Friday night.
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Regular Season Series
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 95 - 103 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 95 - 103 |
| 4th 9.5 |  |
Aaron Gordon defensive rebound | 95 - 103 |
| 4th 13.2 |  |
Nikola Vucevic blocks Zach LaVine 's 24-foot jumper | 95 - 103 |
| 4th 16.6 | |
Wendell Carter Jr. offensive rebound | 95 - 103 |
Statistics
 CHI |
 ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 35-88 | FG | 39-81 |
| 40 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 13-37 | 3PT | 10-26 |
| 35 | Three Point % | 38 |
| 12-15 | FT | 15-23 |
| 80 | Free Throw % | 65 |
| 47 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 11 | Offensive Rebounds | 6 |
| 36 | Defensive Rebounds | 40 |
| 20 | Assists | 23 |
| 7 | Steals | 10 |
| 5 | Blocks | 13 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 2 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 17 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 17 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 13 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 38 | Points in Paint | 48 |
| 17 | Fouls | 15 |
| 9 | Largest Lead | 8 |
Orlando Magic Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Isaac, F | Out | May 3 |
| Franz Wagner, F | Out | May 2 |
Chicago Bulls Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Dillingham, G | Out | Apr 23 |
| Isaac Okoro, F | Out | Apr 11 |
| Matas Buzelis, F | Out | Apr 11 |
| Anfernee Simons, G | Out | Apr 10 |
| Guerschon Yabusele, F | Out | Apr 10 |
Game Information
Location: Orlando, FL
Attendance: 18,846 · Capacity:
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Indiana2025-26 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
46 | 36 | .561 | - | L1 |
 Orlando |
45 | 37 | .549 | 1 | L1 |
 Charlotte |
44 | 38 | .537 | 2 | W1 |
 Miami |
43 | 39 | .524 | 3 | W2 |
 Washington |
17 | 65 | .207 | 29 | L10 |
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