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The Chicago Bulls edged the Utah Jazz 128–126 on January 14 at the United Center in a closely contested matchup that finished just below the Vegas total of 240.5 points. Nikola Vučević led Chicago with 35 points, supported by Ayo Dosunmu's 15, while the Bulls shot 51.1 percent from the field and made 17 three-pointers. Utah countered with Benson Sensabaugh's team-leading 43 points and Keyonte George's 25, though the Jazz connected on just 8 threes despite shooting 54.7 percent overall. The Jazz dominated the opening quarter with 39 points but collapsed in the second quarter, scoring only 23 as Chicago clawed back into contention. The Bulls controlled the pace with 36 assists and 10 steals, while Utah's 13 turnovers matched Chicago's in a sloppy affair for both sides. Chicago's 126.4 offensive rating proved decisive in the final moments, securing a two-point victory that keeps the Bulls in the playoff picture heading into the second half.
