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The Chicago Bulls defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 132–107 on March 16 at the United Center, a dominant 25-point victory that fell well short of the Vegas total of 243.5. M. Buzelis led Chicago with 29 points while T. Jones added 17, as the Bulls shot 51.6 percent from the field and connected on 18 three-pointers to control the game throughout. Memphis countered with C. Coward's 17 points and J. Wells' 16, but the Grizzlies managed only 45.3 percent shooting and committed 17 turnovers in the loss. Chicago's defense proved suffocating, holding a 125.4 offensive rating while limiting Memphis to 105.6, with the Bulls' third quarter proving decisive as they outscored the Grizzlies 36–29 to put the game out of reach. Chicago's 47 rebounds and 30 assists showcased balanced execution, while Memphis' 37 boards and identical 30 assists proved insufficient against the home team's perimeter efficiency. The lopsided fourth quarter, where Chicago outscored Memphis 35–21, underscored the Grizzlies' inability to sustain competitive intensity. This result solidifies Chicago's playoff positioning while Memphis faces mounting pressure to stabilize its late-season form.
