Photos from the Chicago Bulls’ 114-95 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the home opener on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. Bulls forward Patrick Williams, right, tries to pull down a rebound over Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the first half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Thunder guard Alex Caruso reacts on court in the second half against the Bulls on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) and Bulls center Nikola Vucevic say hello after a Thunder victory on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander heads to the locker room after a victory over the Bulls on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) scores on a layup in the first half against the Bulls on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) scores on a reverse layup against Thunder forward Chet Holmgren in the first half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Thunder guard Alex Caruso, left, and Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) share a moment after a Thunder victory on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Coby White tries to grab a ball from going out of bounds in the second half against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Thunder guard Alex Caruso, left, passes the ball by Bulls guard Coby White in the second half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Coach Billy Donovan, left, talks with his staff in the second half of the Bulls home opener against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Josh Giddey takes a breather in the second half against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Thunder forward Jalen Williams shoots and scores over Bulls guard Coby White in the second half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Zach LaVine sails in for a layup in the second half against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) and Thunder forward Chet Holmgren fight for a loose ball in the second half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) brings the ball up the court in the second half against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) and Thunder forward Chet Holmgren fight for a rebound in the second half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts sarcastically after hitting a 3-pointer in the second half against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) brings the ball up the court in the second half against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Lonzo Ball celebrates after hitting a shot in the second half against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) makes a pass in the second half against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls forward Jalen Smith (7) tries to block the shot of Thunder forward Chet Holmgren in the second half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) hits a 3-pointer over Thunder guard Cason Wallace on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) tries to score on Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) in the second half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Coby White (0) tries to pass to a teammate as Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Ajay Mitchell apply pressure in the second half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) makes a pass around Thunder guard Alex Caruso in the first half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) drives on Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng in the first half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) drives on Thunder forward Chet Holmgren in the first half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Josh Giddey shoots a 3-pointer in the first half against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) argues a call with a referee in the first half against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) shoots a 3-pointer over Bulls guard Josh Giddey in the first half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) argues a call in the first half against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) and guard Lonzo Ball battle for a loose ball in the first half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) puts up a 3-pointer over Thunder guard Alex Caruso in the first half on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Derek Briscoe, who traveled from Maryland for the Bulls opener, watches warmups before a game against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Kyla Irons, 11, second from right, of Bozeman, Mont., tries to get an autograph from Bulls guard Lonzo Ball before a game against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Bulls guard Lonzo Ball signs autographs before the home opener against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Matt Busich, of Greeley, Colo., gets his balloon hat set before the Bulls home opener against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) Thunder guard Alex Caruso warms up for a game against the Bulls on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. Caruso played for the Bulls the last three seasons before being traded in June. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) A Bulls fan checks out the scene before the home opener against the Thunder on Oct. 26, 2024, at the United Center. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)