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Suns' Ighodaro favored, Maluach struggles in Bulls loss - Arizona Sports
- Oso Ighodaro started at center and outplayed the rookie in a crucial matchup against the Bulls.
- Ighodaro played 36 minutes with 10 points, nine rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block.
- Maluach played 12 minutes off the bench, making his lone shot and missing two free throws.
- Mark Williams was sidelined and re-evaluated for a left foot stress reaction, prompting lineup changes.
- Devin Booker led Phoenix with 27 points on 9-for-21 shooting and added six rebounds.
- The Suns were below 40% shooting as a team, an issue in the loss.
- Chicago controlled the paint 68-44, emphasizing interior dominance.
- Colin Gillespie struggled from beyond the arc despite Grayson Allen's 3s.
- The loss followed a stretch of poor performances for the Bulls entering the game.
- The game was played as Mark Williams was sidelined, impacting center rotation.
- The Suns looked to explore more center options during Williams' absence.
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