Vucevic, Bulls Withstand Late Thunder Rally, Win 111–110

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts in front of Chicago Bulls forward Javonte Green (24) after missing a basket in the final seconds of the an NBA basketball game, in Oklahoma City on Jan. 24, 2022. Sue Ogrocki/AP Photo

OKLAHOMA CITY—Nicola Vucevic had 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls withstood a fierce rally by Oklahoma City to beat the Thunder 111–110 on Monday night.

The Bulls led by 28 points in the third quarter, but the Thunder had a chance to tie it in the closing seconds. Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed a 3-pointer that would have evened the score with 2.3 seconds to play.