Warriors fall below .500 for first time in months after OT loss to Bulls

Golden State drops to ninth in the West, half-game behind Clippers

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Golden State Warriors fell below .500 for the first time since December 21 after absorbing a 130-124 overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls. Matas Buzelis scored 41 points to lead the Bulls, who withstood two second-half surges by the Warriors before controlling overtime. The loss drops the Warriors to 32-33 on the season, with 17 games left in the regular season.

Why it matters

The Warriors' loss to the Bulls marks the first time they have fallen below .500 since December, a concerning sign for the injury-plagued team as they try to cling to a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference. With star guard Stephen Curry still sidelined, the Warriors have struggled to find consistency and now sit just half a game ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers for the final play-in tournament spot.

The details

In the overtime period, the Bulls quickly moved ahead and held on for the victory. Four Warriors players - L.J. Cryer, Gui Santos, Kristaps Porzingis, and Pat Spencer - scored 17 points each, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bulls' balanced attack led by Buzelis' 41-point performance.

  • The Warriors fell under .500 for the first time since Dec. 21.
  • The Warriors have only 17 games left in the regular season, starting Friday night at home against Minnesota.

The players

Matas Buzelis

A Chicago Bulls player who scored 41 points to lead his team to victory over the Warriors.

Kristaps Porzingis

A Golden State Warriors center who scored 17 points and added 4 rebounds and 4 blocked shots in 20 minutes of play.

L.J. Cryer

A Golden State Warriors rookie guard who scored 17 points.

Gui Santos

A Golden State Warriors forward who scored 17 points.

Pat Spencer

A Golden State Warriors player who scored 17 points.

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What’s next

Wednesday marks a pivotal day for the Warriors, when they announce an update to guard Stephen Curry's status. Curry has missed the past 15 games with a right knee injury.

The takeaway

The Warriors' loss to the Bulls highlights their struggles to maintain consistency and stay afloat in the competitive Western Conference without their star player Stephen Curry. As they fight to hold onto a playoff spot, the team will need to find a way to win games despite Curry's continued absence.