Overview

• Devin Booker scored 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Suns to a critical victory over the Bulls.
• The win places the Suns in 10th position in the Western Conference, securing a play-in tournament spot for now.
• The Bulls, despite strong recent form with five wins in their last seven games, fell to 9th place in the Eastern Conference standings.
• Phoenix capitalized on second-chance opportunities, outscoring Chicago 26-9 in this category, and won their second consecutive game for the first time since January.
• Both teams are managing injuries, with the Suns missing Bradley Beal and Grayson Allen, and the Bulls reintegrating Josh Giddey, who recently returned from an ankle injury.