Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls 2/7/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

NBA TV will feature a Monday night clash between the Phoenix Suns and the Chicago Bulls from the United Center. The Suns (42-10) have won 20 of their 25 road games and lead Golden State by 2.5 games for the best overall record in the league. On Saturday, Phoenix built a 27-point halftime lead and coasted to a 95-80 road victory against Washington.

Phoenix C Deandre Ayton needed just 24 minutes of action to post a game-high 20 points and 16 rebounds. All-Star G Chris Paul chipped in 14 points and nine assists for the Suns.

The Chicago Bulls have split their previous ten games and trail Miami by a half-game for the best record in the Eastern Conference. On Sunday, Chicago trailed by nine points at halftime and never led during the second half of a 119-108 home loss versus Philadelphia. The Bulls (33-20) missed 19 of their 26 three-point attempts and allowed the 76ers to shoot 54 percent from the field.

All-Star G DeMar DeRozan poured in a game-high 45 points (18-30 FG) to go along with nine rebounds and seven assists. Nikola Vucevic added 23 points and seven rebounds for the Bulls.