Watch Suns vs. Bulls: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Friday's NBA game

Through 3 Quarters

The Phoenix Suns are just one quarter away from delivering their fans the win they’ve been expecting. It’s looking more and more like their high-powered offense is just too much for the Chicago Bulls as Phoenix lead 95-72.

Center Deandre Ayton has led the way so far for the Suns, as he has posted a double-double on 20 points and 12 rebounds. Chicago hasn’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to 14 points or fewer.

Chicago has lost 74% of their games in which they were down going into the fourth quarter. Barring a miraculous turnaround, this matchup will end the same way.

Who’s Playing

Chicago @ Phoenix

Current Records: Chicago 41-28; Phoenix 56-14

What to Know

The Chicago Bulls haven’t won a game against the Phoenix Suns since March 18 of 2019, but they’ll be looking to end the drought on Friday. Chicago is on the road again on Friday and plays against Phoenix at 10 p.m. ET March 18 at Footprint Center. If the matchup is anything like the Suns’ 127-124 win from their previous meeting in February, the scorekeeper will be kept real busy.

The contest between the Bulls and the Utah Jazz on Wednesday was not a total blowout, but with Chicago falling 125-110 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one. Shooting guard Zach LaVine put forth a good effort for the losing side as he shot 5-for-10 from downtown and finished with 33 points and five dimes.

Meanwhile, Phoenix had enough points to win and then some against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, taking their contest 129-112. Phoenix got their victory on the backs of several key players, and it was shooting guard Devin Booker out in front shooting 5-for-12 from beyond the arc and finishing with 36 points.

Chicago is expected to lose this next one by 5. Now might not be the best time to take the Bulls against the spread since they’ve let down bettors for the past two consecutive games.

Chicago is now 41-28 while the Suns sit at 56-14. A couple offensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Chicago enters the game with a 48.20% field goal percentage, good for second best in the league. But Phoenix is even better: they come into the game boasting the highest field goal percentage in the league at 48.50%. This one is shaping up to be an exciting offensive shootout.