The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the host Chicago Bulls, 124-104, at United Center on Wednesday evening.

The game got out to a high-scoring start, as the Bulls led, 35-33, after one quarter. The Thunder picked up their play in the second and outscored the hosts by eight to take a six-point advantage into the break. The Thunder kept the momentum going in the third and pushed their advantage to nine, heading to the final frame. The Bulls had no answers down the stretch, as the Thunder stayed in control and cruised to the road win.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points, five rebounds, 10 assists, a steal and two blocks, in 36 minutes. Jalen Williams and Josh Giddey added 16 points each, while Isaiah Joe chipped in 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Thunder shot 54.9 percent from the field, including 19-for-39 from deep.

Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 20 points, five rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block, in 33 minutes. Zach LaVine followed up with 16 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Coby White tallied 15 points, four rebounds and four assists. The Bulls shot 41.5 percent from the field, including 12-for-42 from long range.

The Bulls (0-1) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Raptors on Friday. The Thunder (1-0) take on the Cavs in Cleveland on Friday.