Jalen Smith brings up game 350 as Phoenix Suns meet Chicago Bulls
Phoenix Suns meet Chicago Bulls at Mortgage Matchup Center, Monday 11:00am (NBA). Phoenix Suns have won 29 of the 48 meetings with Chicago Bulls since 2002.
The big picture
Phoenix Suns come in 22nd on the ladder; Chicago Bulls are 27th. Phoenix Suns have the higher position to protect.
Phoenix Suns are 2–5 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 113.9 points for and 121.4 against.
Chicago Bulls are 1–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.6 points for and 129.6 against.
Form
Phoenix Suns have won one of their last five and most recently beat Orlando Magic 117–104.
Chicago Bulls have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to New York Knicks 105–135.
Chicago Bulls have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 48 times on our records since 2002: Phoenix Suns 29, Chicago Bulls 19.
Last time out (2025-26), Phoenix Suns won 120–110 at United Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Phoenix Suns by 27 points in 2021-22 (129–102).
Players to watch
For Phoenix Suns, watch Devin Booker (25.4 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27) and Dillon Brooks (17.6 points a game, 27 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Chicago Bulls, watch Caleb Wilson (19.5 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27) and Norman Powell (19.3 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Jalen Smith is set to play game 350.
At Mortgage Matchup Center
Phoenix Suns have won 10 of their last 21 at Mortgage Matchup Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Phoenix Suns go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
