The Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bulls are two of the NBA’s most recognizable franchises. Their interconference matchups have produced notable performances from stars across multiple eras, including Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and others.
This analysis focuses on verified matchup statistics, team performance data, historical records, and player statistics available from recent Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls games and all-time series results.
Key Statistics
Most Recent Verified Matchup (April 5, 2026)
Phoenix defeated Chicago 120-110 at the United Center. Devin Booker and Jalen Green led the Suns, while Tre Jones paced the Bulls.
Team
Points
FG%
3P%
Rebounds
Turnovers Forced
Phoenix Suns
120
50.0%
40.0%
41
18
Chicago Bulls
110
Data not fully verified
Data not fully verified
46
Data not fully verified
Leading Suns Players
Player
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Devin Booker
30
3
4
Jalen Green
25
4
4
Dillon Brooks
15
4
3
Mark Williams
14
8
1
Jordan Goodwin
12
7
1
Leading Bulls Players
Player
Points
Rebounds
Tre Jones
29
Not verified
Collin Sexton
18
9
Leonard Miller
17
10
Career Overview
The Phoenix Suns entered the NBA in 1968 and have reached multiple NBA Finals appearances. The Chicago Bulls joined the league in 1966 and became one of basketball’s most successful organizations during the Michael Jordan era.
The teams meet only twice annually during most regular seasons because they compete in different conferences. Despite the limited schedule, the Suns have maintained a slight advantage in the all-time regular-season series.
Franchise Overview
Team
Founded
Conference
NBA Championships
Phoenix Suns
1968
Western Conference
0
Chicago Bulls
1966
Eastern Conference
6
Career Statistics
All-Time Suns vs Bulls Record
Regular Season
Category
Phoenix Suns
Chicago Bulls
Wins
79
72
Winning Percentage
.523
.477
Games Played
151
151
Playoff History
The teams met only once in the NBA Finals.
Season
Round
Winner
Series
1993
NBA Finals
Chicago Bulls
4-2
Combined Head-to-Head Totals
Category
Total
Regular Season Games
151
Playoff Games
6
Total Games
157
Season-by-Season Stats
Recent Suns vs Bulls Results
Season
Suns Record
Bulls Record
2025-26
1-1
1-1
2024-25
2-0
0-2
2023-24
2-0
0-2
2022-23
2-0
0-2
2021-22
2-0
0-2
2020-21
2-0
0-2
2019-20
1-0
0-0
2018-19
0-2
2-0
2017-18
2-0
0-2
Recent Match Scores
Date
Winner
Score
Apr. 5, 2026
Phoenix Suns
120-110
Mar. 5, 2026
Chicago Bulls
105-103
Mar. 19, 2025
Phoenix Suns
127-121
Feb. 22, 2025
Phoenix Suns
121-117
Jan. 22, 2024
Phoenix Suns
115-113
Nov. 8, 2023
Phoenix Suns
116-115 (OT)
Records
Series Records
Record
Team
Most Regular-Season Wins
Phoenix Suns (79)
Most Playoff Wins
Chicago Bulls (4)
NBA Finals Series Wins
Chicago Bulls (1)
Longest Recent Winning Streak
Phoenix Suns
Highest Verified Team Scores
Team
Points
Phoenix Suns
132
Chicago Bulls
128
Notable Historical Milestone
The 1993 NBA Finals remains the most important chapter in Suns-Bulls history, with Michael Jordan’s Bulls defeating Charles Barkley’s Suns in six games.
Awards and Honors
Chicago Bulls Legends in the Matchup
Player
Major Honors
Michael Jordan
6× NBA Champion, 5× MVP
Scottie Pippen
6× NBA Champion
Dennis Rodman
Hall of Fame
Phoenix Suns Legends in the Matchup
Player
Major Honors
Charles Barkley
NBA MVP
Steve Nash
2× NBA MVP
Devin Booker
Multiple NBA All-Star
Kevin Durant
NBA MVP, NBA Champion
These honors represent achievements earned throughout their careers rather than awards specifically from Suns-Bulls games.
Performance Trends
Phoenix Suns
Recent seasons show sustained dominance over Chicago.
Span
Suns Record
2020-21 to 2024-25
10-0
Last 6 Meetings
5-1
Last 10 Meetings
9-1
Trends
Phoenix has consistently scored above 115 points in recent meetings.
The Suns have frequently won close contests.
Home-court advantage has been less significant than overall roster quality.
Chicago Bulls
Recent trends show:
Competitive games despite losses.
Strong guard production against Phoenix.
Difficulty containing elite Suns scorers.
Historical Context
Comparing the rivalry historically reveals an interesting contrast.
The Bulls dominated the NBA during the 1990s, winning six championships and defeating Phoenix in the 1993 NBA Finals. However, modern matchups have shifted heavily toward Phoenix.
Historical Comparison
Category
Suns
Bulls
Regular Season Wins in Series
79
72
Finals Victories
0
1
Championships
0
6
The Suns’ recent advantage reflects stronger roster continuity and playoff-caliber teams during the Devin Booker era.
Head-to-Head Statistics
All-Time Head-to-Head
Category
Suns
Bulls
Total Games
79 Wins
72 Wins
Win Percentage
52.3%
47.7%
Playoff Wins
2
4
Finals Series Won
0
1
Recent Head-to-Head Results
Date
Phoenix
Chicago
Apr. 5, 2026
120
110
Mar. 5, 2026
103
105
Mar. 19, 2025
127
121
Feb. 22, 2025
121
117
Jan. 22, 2024
115
113
Average Scoring Comparison
Team
Points Per Game
Phoenix Suns
108.0
Chicago Bulls
105.4
Recent Form
Phoenix Suns
Entering the April 5, 2026 matchup:
Category
Record
Season Record
42-35
Last 10 Games
3-7
After defeating Chicago:
Category
Record
Season Record
43-35
Chicago Bulls
Category
Record
Before April 5 Game
29-47
After April 5 Game
29-49
Last 10 Games
2-8
Statistical Highlights
Devin Booker
Statistic
Value
Points vs Bulls (Apr. 5, 2026)
30
Assists
4
Rebounds
3
Jalen Green
Statistic
Value
Points
25
Field Goals
11-21
Assists
4
Rebounds
4
Tre Jones
Statistic
Value
Points
29
Team Leader
Yes
Team Highlights
Category
Suns
Points
120
Field Goal Percentage
50.0%
Three-Point Percentage
40.0%
Turnovers Forced
18
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the most recent Phoenix Suns vs Chicago Bulls game?
Several individual player box-score details from older Suns-Bulls games could not be fully verified through publicly accessible official sources at the time of writing. Only verified statistics have been included.
