Spurs Rally in Second Half to Beat Bulls
Nov 12, 2026 3:20 AM

The San Antonio Spurs couldn't stop the Chicago Bulls to start their game on Wednesday night before putting their foot on the gas to send the Bulls packing, winning their tenth game in a row.

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night 124-119 in the Windy City, although the game was even closer than the final score indicated.

Heading into the game, the Bulls were the worst 3-point shooting team in the entire NBA. Spurs fans wouldn't know it, though, as Chicago shot 17-of-20 from the floor in the first quarter, going up 41–29 early over San Antonio.

The Bulls extended their lead to 22 points in the second quarter, with Jalen Smith having the hot hand early. He would finish with 23 points and four rebounds, shooting eight for nine from the floor and five-for-five from deep. The Spurs came out of the locker room after halftime looking like a new team, though, rallying back to secure their tenth win in a row.

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Coming out of the halftime break, the Spurs gave the Bulls a dose of their own medicine. They went a solid four-of-seven from deep in the third quarter, taking a lead midway through. The Bulls would get it back, briefly, although the Spurs were able to secure a lasting lead midway through the fourth frame.

The Spurs, especially late, were able to push the pace and collect second-chance points after second-chance points, playing their brand of basketball. When the Spurs are firing on all cylinders and sticking to the game plan, they're unstoppable, even in a 22-point deficit.

The Spurs were led by 32 points, nine rebounds, and five blocks from Victor Wembanyama, continuing his streak of excellence. Dylan Harper shined, too, offering 18 points and ten assists, picking up his first double-double of the season. He had four steals for good measure, as well.

For the Bulls, former Spurs had their fingerprints all over the game. They were led by Smith's 23 points, but Tre Jones offered 13 points off the bench, and Zach Collins added two, too, despite dealing with an illness. Both of them were sent to the Windy City in the three-team trade that landed the Spurs De'Aaron Fox.

For good measure, head coach Tiago Splitter picked up a technical foul in the fourth quarter. He was the Spurs' starting center during their 2014 title run and has since become the quintessential players' coach in the NBA after taking over as the Portland Trail Blazers' interim coach last season, although he was snubbed by ownership in the Pacific Northwest.

The Spurs will head home to San Antonio for their next game, ending a four-game road trip. With ten wins under their belt, they will host the Golden State Warriors on Friday.

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