The 5 Highest Scoring Games by the Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have gone almost 30 years without a championship following their domination of the ’90s, and it could be another few years before they are in a position to challenge. However, fans haven’t given up hope that they can get back to the pinnacle of the NBA.

Currently in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, the team is priced as high as 200/1 to pull off a shock for fans who want to wager real money with the top sportsbooks. Of course, stranger things have happened, but the experts employed by sports books to weigh up don’t see this as being particularly likely.

Instead, Bulls fans might be better off looking at player props or points betting in their upcoming fixtures if they want to see a return. As inspiration, we have uncovered the Bulls’ highest-scoring NBA victories to date.

Atlanta Hawks 161 – 168 Chicago Bulls

The highest points tally that the Bulls have achieved in a victory came in Atlanta on March 1st, 2019, as they romped to a 168 to 161 victory.

Despite the Hawks’ Trae Young hitting a career-high 49 points, the Bulls managed to overcome the home team thanks to Zach LaVine’s 47 points, another career-high, and Lauri Markkanen’s three free throws. Markkanen’s 17 rebounds and 31 points alongside LaVine’s scoring were enough to see off a resilient Atlanta Hawks.

This incredible score-line after the fourth overtime resulted in a combined 329 points, only beaten by the 1983 record held by the Pistons and the Nuggets of 370, and the Bucks and the Spurs total of 337.

Portland Trail Blazers 155 – 156 Chicago Bulls

The next highest scoring victory for the Bulls was also in an away fixture against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 16th, 1984. This game was much tighter, with the Bulls winning by a single point.

One key factor that kept the Trail Blazers in the game was Jim Paxson’s performance, finishing as the game’s top scorer on 41 points. However, the Bulls’ Greenwood’s 12 rebounds and Whatley’s 13 assists led the way respectively, while Quintin Dailey’s 33 points, Dave Greenwood’s 26, and Orlando Woolridge’s 21 were all instrumental in getting the Bulls their win.

Chicago Bulls 155 – 127 Phoenix Suns

December 4th, 1990, saw the Bulls enjoy a resounding victory against the Phoenix Suns in front of a home crowd. A familiar scene that would be seen through the ’90s saw Michael Jordan as one of the top performers, scoring 27 points, with Grant securing 12 rebounds and Pippen getting 11 assists.

Chicago Bulls 152 – 123 Phoenix Suns

A trend that the Bulls perform better during the colder months, with the two record point tallies coming in March and the third in December, is matched by another trend of high-scoring home victories against the Phoenix Suns.

On January 8th, 1970, another cold month, the Bulls romped to another impressive victory over the Phoenix Suns. The Bulls had the game’s three top performers in Love, who scored 34 points, Boerwinkle with 37 rebounds, and Haskins with 13 assists.

Milwaukee Bucks 135 – 151 Chicago Bulls

April 14th, 2008, saw the Chicago Bulls enjoy a fruitful trip to Milwaukee, beating the Bucks by 151 to 135. A weak defensive performance from the Bucks allowed Luol Deng to net 32 points, with Ben Gordon not far behind on 29. Chris Duhon was also on form, registering 15 assists and 22 points.

Some fans might have expected more Jordan-related action among the top-scoring Bulls wins, but it is worth remembering that he played during a golden generation where most games were hard-fought.

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