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Bulls Run Past Short-Handed Mavericks 125-107 as Kidd Is Ejected

Dallas faces a fresh strain with Anthony Davis seeking options for a left hand ligament injury.

DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 01: Cooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks brings the ball up court during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at American Airlines Center on January 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The win ends Chicago’s three-game skid, with seven Bulls in double figures and 51.5% shooting at the United Center.
  • Chicago overwhelmed Dallas in transition and inside, posting a 38-8 fast-break edge, a 68-42 advantage in the paint, and a 52-42 rebounding margin.
  • Jason Kidd was tossed in the first half after protesting a denied goaltending challenge, leaving assistant Frank Vogel to finish coaching.
  • Rookie Cooper Flagg struggled with 11 points on 4-for-13 shooting, while Ryan Nembhard led Dallas with 16 points and six assists.
  • The Mavericks confirmed an MRI showed ligament damage in Davis’s left hand and said he is seeking multiple opinions, with ESPN reporting he could miss at least six weeks if surgery is avoided.