The Bulls beat Houston despite a 40-point performance from Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, despite a combined 73 points from the Rockets. Bulls guard Collin Sexton was the standout player, scoring 20 points in the first half. Despite the loss, the Bulls' focus remains to win every game regardless of the playoff implications. The win could potentially harm their lottery odds, as they are at risk of the Bucks moving ahead of them in the draft order. Meanwhile, the Rockets remain firmly in the Western Conference playoff mix.