Houston Rockets vs Chicago Bulls Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 23, 2026

Houston's visit to Chicago followed a modest first meeting this season—a 232-point total on January 13th that favored the Rockets—but this rematch exploded into a 256-point affair, an emphatic rejection of the market's 232.5 number. The second half was the turning point: combined scoring surged to 143 points, with the fourth quarter alone reaching 74 points as both offenses found their stride in the closing minutes.

Kevin Durant led Houston's charge with 40 points on 7 rebounds and 5 assists, while Alperen Sengun delivered 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists—a near triple-double that powered the Rockets' attack. Amen Thompson contributed 23 points off the bench. Chicago, though, proved equally potent: Collin Sexton posted 25 points, Matas Buzelis added 23, and Leonard Miller chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. The Bulls' 132 final points comfortably exceeded their recent scoring average of 116.2 per game, while Houston's 124 remained closer to their season norm of 110.0.

The opening quarter combined for just 62 points, setting a conservative tone that dissolved entirely as the game progressed. By the fourth quarter, the pace and offensive efficiency had climbed to 74 combined points. DAGGER leaned over, and it cashed decisively—the game finished 23.5 points above the pregame total, a statement on how the second half unfolded.