Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago Bulls Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 3, 2026

Oklahoma City's defense has been a calling card all season, and it proved decisive in Chicago's house. The Thunder held the Bulls to 108 points—well below their recent average of 119.6 allowed per game—while their own offense remained efficient enough to secure a 116–108 victory that landed well short of expectations.

The game's pivotal stretch came in the second quarter, when combined scoring peaked at 61 points, with Oklahoma City outpacing Chicago 29–32 in that frame. That offensive window didn't sustain: the third quarter, at 54 combined points, was the slowest of the night, and while the fourth quarter rebounded to 61 combined, the momentum never fully shifted the Bulls' way. Over the full second half, the teams combined for 115 points—just 6 more than the first half's 109—a modest pace that reflected tighter defensive execution as the game wore on.

Jared McCain led Oklahoma City with 20 points, supported by Isaiah Joe's 19 and Aaron Wiggins' 18 points and 7 rebounds. Chicago got 20 points from Collin Sexton and 18 from Guerschon Yabusele, who added 12 rebounds, but couldn't sustain offensive rhythm. The final combined total of 224 came in 7.5 points under the market line of 231.5, and DAGGER's pregame lean to the under cashed cleanly—a forecast vindicated by Oklahoma City's stifling perimeter defense and Chicago's continued offensive struggles.