The Chicago Bulls secured a win against the New Orleans Pelicans with a score of 134–118. This game took place at the United Center in Chicago on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The Bulls improved their record to 16-17 in the Eastern Conference.

Tre Jones was a standout player for the Bulls, contributing 20 points and 12 assists without missing a shot. On the other side, Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 31 points and 7 rebounds. The Pelicans now have a record of 8-27 in the Western Conference.

In the first quarter, the Chicago Bulls took an early lead, scoring 36 points to the New Orleans Pelicans’ 32. The Bulls continued their strong performance in the second quarter, adding 31 points, while the Pelicans managed 30. By halftime, the Bulls had a slight edge with a score of 67-62.

In the third quarter, the Bulls extended their lead by scoring 30 points compared to the Pelicans’ 28. The final quarter saw the Bulls securing their win with 37 points, while the Pelicans added 28. The game ended with the Bulls defeating the Pelicans 134-118. The Bulls’ shooting was efficient, with a field goal percentage of 51.1%, while the Pelicans shot 42.9% from the field.

Zion Williamson was a key player for the New Orleans Pelicans. He scored 31 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. His shooting was efficient with 12 of 19 field goals made.

For the Chicago Bulls, Tre Jones had a standout performance. He scored 20 points and added 12 assists. He was perfect from the field, making all 7 of his shots.

Another key player for the Bulls was Isaac Okoro. He scored 24 points and collected 5 rebounds. Okoro was accurate, hitting 8 of 10 shots from the field.

What’s Next

The Chicago Bulls improved their record to 15-17 with their win over the New Orleans Pelicans. They are now in the 9th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. This position keeps them in contention for a playoff spot as the season progresses.

On the other hand, the New Orleans Pelicans have a record of 8-26 after their loss. They remain in 15th place in the Western Conference. The Pelicans have a challenging path ahead if they want to move up in the standings.

The New Orleans Pelicans will play their next game on Friday, January 2, 2026. They will face the Portland Trail Blazers at home. The game will take place at the Smoothie King Center.

The Chicago Bulls’ next game is also on Friday, January 2, 2026. They will play against the Orlando Magic at home. This game will be held at the United Center.

---

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

---

* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change. **All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk. Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.