Wembanyama Dominates as Giddey Struggles in Spurs Win

Chicago Bulls fall to San Antonio Spurs 129-114 despite strong bench play from Leonard Miller.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:49am

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A cubist-style painting featuring fragmented, geometric shapes in shades of blue, green, and red, with a central towering figure representing Victor Wembanyama and disjointed, overlapping forms representing the other players on the court.A fractured, cubist depiction of the dominant performance by Spurs' Victor Wembanyama against the overmatched Chicago Bulls.Chicago Today

The Chicago Bulls suffered a 129-114 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night, with Victor Wembanyama putting on a dominant performance for the Spurs. Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, overwhelming the shorthanded and vertically challenged Bulls. Meanwhile, Josh Giddey struggled to make an impact, taking only five shots. Matas Buzelis showed flashes of potential but was inconsistent, while Leonard Miller provided a bright spot off the bench for the Bulls.

Why it matters

This game highlighted the challenges the Bulls face in containing elite big men like Wembanyama, who exploited their lack of size and interior defense. It also raised questions about Giddey's fit and role within the Bulls' offense, as he was unable to find his rhythm against the Spurs' defense.

The details

Victor Wembanyama was the clear standout, scoring 41 points and grabbing 16 rebounds to lead the Spurs to victory. The Bulls had no answer for the 7'4" phenom, who dominated the paint and showed off his versatile scoring ability. Meanwhile, Josh Giddey struggled to make an impact, taking only five shots and failing to establish himself as a playmaker. Matas Buzelis flashed his potential with a few strong plays, but was inconsistent throughout the game. Leonard Miller provided a bright spot off the bench for the Bulls, giving a solid performance.

  • The game took place on Monday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Victor Wembanyama

A 7'4" center for the San Antonio Spurs who dominated the game with 41 points and 16 rebounds.

Josh Giddey

A guard for the Chicago Bulls who struggled to make an impact, taking only five shots in the game.

Matas Buzelis

A forward for the Chicago Bulls who flashed his potential with a few strong plays but was inconsistent throughout the game.

Leonard Miller

A forward for the Chicago Bulls who provided a bright spot off the bench with a solid performance.

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What they’re saying

“Victor Wembanyama was simply dominant tonight. We had no answers for him.”

— Peck, CHGO Bulls Analyst

“Josh Giddey needs to be more assertive and look for his shot. He can't disappear like that against a team like the Spurs.”

— Big Dave, CHGO Bulls Analyst

What’s next

The Bulls will look to bounce back in their next game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, April 3rd.

The takeaway

This game exposed the Bulls' lack of size and interior defense, as well as questions about Giddey's fit within the team's offense. However, the strong bench play from Miller and flashes of potential from Buzelis provide some optimism for the team's future.