Suns Hold Off Bulls 120-110 Behind Booker's 30 Points

Jalen Green adds 25 as Phoenix ends game on 11-2 run to top Chicago

Apr. 5, 2026 at 10:49pm

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Devin Booker scored 30 points and Jalen Green added 25 as the Phoenix Suns defeated the Chicago Bulls 120-110 on Sunday. The Suns led by 13 late in the third quarter before the Bulls went on an 11-0 run, but Phoenix pulled away in the final minutes to secure the victory.

Why it matters

The win helps the Suns bounce back from consecutive losses, while the Bulls continue to struggle without their two best players, Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis, who missed the game due to injury and illness respectively.

The details

The Suns led 84-71 late in the third quarter when the Bulls went on an 11-0 run sparked by a reverse layup from Rob Dillingham. However, the Suns ended the game on an 11-2 run, with Devin Booker hitting a 3-pointer to make it 117-108 with 1:33 remaining. The Bulls missed four shots on their next possession, including three straight at point-blank range by Leonard Miller, before Booker's 3-pointer sealed the win for Phoenix.

  • The Suns led 84-71 late in the third quarter.
  • The Bulls went on an 11-0 run to pull within two points in the fourth quarter.
  • The Suns ended the game on an 11-2 run to secure the 120-110 victory.

The players

Devin Booker

A star guard for the Phoenix Suns who scored 30 points in the win.

Jalen Green

A young guard for the Phoenix Suns who added 25 points in the victory.

Leonard Miller

A forward for the Chicago Bulls who missed three straight shots at point-blank range in the final minutes.

Rob Dillingham

A guard for the Chicago Bulls who sparked the team's 11-0 run in the third quarter with a reverse layup.

Josh Giddey

The Chicago Bulls' best player who missed the game due to a strained left hamstring.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to find ways to win, even when our shots aren't falling. I'm proud of the way the team stepped up in the clutch.”

— Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns Guard

“It's tough to lose without our two best players, but the team fought hard and we had our chances. We'll regroup and come back stronger.”

— Tre Jones, Chicago Bulls Guard

What’s next

The Suns will host the Houston Rockets on Tuesday, while the Bulls will visit the Washington Wizards on Tuesday and Thursday.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Suns' resilience in holding off a late Bulls comeback, as well as the challenges the Bulls face without their top players. It sets up an interesting week ahead for both teams as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.