Chicago Bulls Outpace Phoenix Suns 124–117 in Preseason Clash
The Chicago Bulls secured a 124–117 win over the Phoenix Suns on October 7, 2026, with balanced scoring and efficient shooting from Leonard Miller contrasting with Dillon Brooks' high volume but turnover-prone night for Phoenix.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
In the 2026–27 NBA preseason game played on October 7, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Phoenix Suns 124–117. Leonard Miller led the Bulls with an efficient 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting, including a three-pointer, adding 2 assists and 2 steals in just 14 minutes. His shooting accuracy and ball security stood out, as he committed no turnovers.
On the other side, Dillon Brooks tallied a team-high 24 points for the Suns, shooting 7-of-9 from the field and 3-of-5 from three-point range. However, his effort was marred by 5 turnovers. Jalen Green contributed 12 points and 3 assists but also had 4 turnovers, highlighting Phoenix's challenges with ball control.
Chicago’s Caleb Wilson added 15 points but with a less efficient 6-of-16 shooting and 2 turnovers, showing some inconsistency. The contrast between Miller's precise shooting and zero turnovers and Brooks' high scoring offset by turnovers reflects differing approaches on offense. Both teams showed offensive firepower, but Chicago's cleaner execution in key players helped secure the victory.
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