Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 16, 2026

Memphis's recent defensive struggles—allowing 121.7 points per game over its last 10 outings—proved costly against Chicago's balanced attack. The Bulls' 132-107 victory in a game that landed just 1.5 points under the 240.5 market total saw both teams pace themselves through a relatively even first half (118 combined points), before Chicago pulled clear in the second half (121 combined points) with a dominant third quarter that produced 65 combined points.

Matas Buzelis led Chicago with 29 points and 7 rebounds, while Josh Giddey orchestrated the offense with 16 points, 15 rebounds, and 13 assists—a complete facilitator's line that showcased the Bulls' multifaceted approach. Tre Jones added 17 points and 5 assists off the bench. Memphis couldn't generate enough offensive consistency: Cedric Coward posted 17 points and 5 assists, Jaylen Wells contributed 16 points with 3 rebounds, and Taylor Hendricks chipped in 16 points and 3 boards, but the Grizzlies managed only 21 points in the fourth quarter, a 7-point drop from their third-quarter output.

The third quarter proved pivotal, as Chicago's 36 points to Memphis's 29 in that frame widened what had been a competitive game into a decisive gap. DAGGER's pregame over call missed the mark, with the combined total landing at 239—a rare 1.5-point shortfall from the closing line in a game that never quite reached the scoring pace the market had anticipated.