Buddy Hield sparks 16-0 Chicago Bulls run to seize the lead

Chicago seeks its first win after a 135-92 loss on Oct. 21.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated yesterday1 min read

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What happened: Buddy Hield fueled an unanswered 16-0 run by the Chicago Bulls to put the team in front during Friday's regular-season action.

Why it matters: The scoring burst provides a turnaround for a Chicago squad looking to rebound from a 43-point opening defeat earlier in the week. The Bulls had previously been involved in a Sept. 27 transaction involving Hield prior to the start of the 2026-27 schedule.

By the numbers: Chicago strung together 16 consecutive points after entering the contest at 0-1 with a minus-43 point differential from its 135-92 road loss on Oct. 21.

What to watch: The Bulls will look to maintain their newly built cushion through the remainder of regulation to move to .500 on the young 2026-27 season.

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