Suns Beat Bulls 120-110 Behind Devin Booker’s 30

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Chicago Bulls 120-110 on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the United Center, with Devin Booker leading all scorers with 30 points in a steady road win. Phoenix used a strong second quarter and a productive finishing stretch to improve to 43-35, while Chicago dropped to 29-49.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter

The game opened evenly, with both teams scoring 30 points in the first 12 minutes. Chicago matched Phoenix shot for shot early, and Tre Jones helped keep the Bulls level with his scoring and playmaking. Neither side created much separation, setting up a competitive middle portion of the game.

Second Quarter

Phoenix gained control in the second, outscoring Chicago 33-26 to take a 63-56 lead into halftime. The Suns were more efficient offensively in the period and began to create cleaner looks from the perimeter. That seven-point edge gave Phoenix its first meaningful cushion of the afternoon.

Third Quarter

The Bulls responded well after the break, trimming into the deficit with a 28-23 third quarter. Chicago tightened up defensively for stretches and got enough offense to cut the margin to two points heading into the fourth. At 86-84, the game was still very much within reach for the home team.

Fourth Quarter

Phoenix delivered its best closing period, outscoring Chicago 34-26 in the fourth to pull away late. The Suns made timely shots, stayed efficient from the field, and prevented the Bulls from stringing together a final run. That final push turned a close game entering the quarter into a 10-point Phoenix win.

Key Performers

Phoenix Suns:
Devin Booker led Phoenix with 30 points and four assists, finishing as the game’s top scorer. Mark Williams added a team-high eight rebounds as the Suns got enough interior presence to complement their perimeter efficiency. As a team, Phoenix shot 50.6% from the field and 40.6% from three-point range, two numbers that played a major role in the result.

Chicago Bulls:
Tre Jones paced Chicago with 29 points and six assists, nearly matching Booker on the scoreboard and carrying much of the Bulls’ offensive load. Collin Sexton pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds, an unusual and useful contribution from the guard spot. The Bulls finished with 46 rebounds and 26 assists, but their 25.6% shooting from three-point range made it difficult to keep pace.

NerdSports Stat: Chicago had more rebounds (46-41) and more assists (26-22), but Phoenix still won by 10 because the Suns made three more threes and shot 5.5 percentage points better overall from the field.

Game Analysis

This game largely came down to shot quality and conversion. Phoenix finished 45-of-89 from the field, while Chicago went 41-of-91. That difference in efficiency showed up most clearly from beyond the arc, where the Suns hit 13-of-32 and the Bulls made just 10-of-39. In a game that was tied after one quarter and separated by only two points entering the fourth, those extra made perimeter shots mattered.

The second quarter gave Phoenix the platform it needed, and the fourth quarter confirmed it. The Suns did not dominate every stretch, but they were the more consistent team across the full 48 minutes. Chicago’s third-quarter push gave the home crowd hope, yet the Bulls could not sustain enough half-court efficiency in the final period.

For the Bulls, Jones’ 29-point effort was a clear positive, and the team did well to stay competitive despite its outside shooting numbers. But against a playoff-positioned opponent, Chicago needed better long-range production to turn its strong rebounding and assist totals into a win.

Closing Context

With the victory, Phoenix moved to 43-35 and strengthened its position in the Western Conference playoff race. Chicago fell to 29-49, another tough result as the regular season nears its end. For the Suns, this was an important road win built on efficiency and late-game control; for the Bulls, it was another reminder that solid overall effort still needs shot-making support to change outcomes.

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