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The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Chicago Bulls 114–104 on December 14 at the United Center, surpassing the Vegas total line of 248.5 points. Trey Murphy III and Jrue Fears led New Orleans with 20 points each, while Coby White paced Chicago with 20 points and Kevon Huerter added 16. The Pelicans controlled the glass with 53 rebounds to the Bulls' 43 and shot a more efficient 46.2 percent from the field compared to Chicago's 41.3 percent. New Orleans was particularly dominant in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Bulls 38–29 to seal the victory despite both teams committing 13–14 turnovers. The Pelicans' defensive rating of 104.5 proved decisive against Chicago's 109.6 offensive rating, while New Orleans' balanced attack—featuring two 20-point scorers—proved more resilient than the Bulls' reliance on White and Huerter. The road win strengthens New Orleans' standing in the competitive Western Conference.
