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How the Bulls play under each ref or ref crew

Every Bulls game grouped by individual official, or by the same three officials on the court. Over this sample the Bulls are 297-523 (36.2%); each ref and crew win rate below is compared to that team average.

Updated Jul 10, 2026, 4:38 p.m.·Last 10 seasons (2016-10-25 – 2026-04-12)

297-523 (36.2%)

vs. opp avg .504 · expected 203-207 · -51.4 above avg

Splits
  • Top 10 opponents32-106 (23.2%) · 138 gp
  • 11–20 opponents42-97 (30.2%) · 139 gp
  • Bottom 10 opponents78-55 (58.6%) · 133 gp

Opponent tiers ranked by season-end win% within each season. Schedule context uses the same Bulls sample as the record above.

Notable patterns

  • Whistle pattern

    Pattern

    In the Bulls games with Mike Callahan, opponents draw 2.2 more fouls called per game than the Bulls (12-game sample).

    12 games in sample

    Mike Callahan profile →

  • Win rate pattern

    Pattern

    When Tre Maddox officiates, the Bulls are 14-5 (73.7%) in 19 games, 37.5 pts above their 36.2% sample average.

    19 games in sample

    Tre Maddox profile →

John Conley

9 games with the Bulls · ~7-2

Win rate

77.8%

Team baseline 36.2%

+41.6 pts vs team
Totals

229.9 avg

66.7% over 222

+7.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.7

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tre Maddox

19 games with the Bulls · ~14-5

Win rate

73.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

+37.5 pts vs team
Totals

223.5 avg

43.8% over 222

+1.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.4

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Suyash Mehta

16 games with the Bulls · ~11-5

Win rate

68.8%

Team baseline 36.2%

+32.6 pts vs team
Totals

237.2 avg

68.4% over 222

+15.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tyler Ford

21 games with the Bulls · ~14-7

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

+30.5 pts vs team
Totals

219.7 avg

38.5% over 222

-2.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Sean Wright

15 games with the Bulls · ~10-5

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

+30.5 pts vs team
Totals

220.4 avg

43.8% over 222

-1.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Derek Richardson

12 games with the Bulls · ~8-4

Win rate

66.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

+30.5 pts vs team
Totals

225.8 avg

57.7% over 222

+3.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Marc Davis

24 games with the Bulls · ~15-9

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+26.3 pts vs team
Totals

222.8 avg

43.8% over 222

+0.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Courtney Kirkland

16 games with the Bulls · ~10-6

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+26.3 pts vs team
Totals

220.5 avg

35.7% over 222

-1.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.7

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Sean Corbin

16 games with the Bulls · ~10-6

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+26.3 pts vs team
Totals

224.6 avg

56.0% over 222

+2.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.5

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Eric Lewis

8 games with the Bulls · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+26.3 pts vs team
Totals

217.2 avg

32.0% over 222

-4.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+3.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Scott Wall

8 games with the Bulls · ~5-3

Win rate

62.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+26.3 pts vs team
Totals

215.4 avg

36.4% over 222

-6.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Robert Hussey

13 games with the Bulls · ~8-5

Win rate

61.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+25.3 pts vs team
Totals

237.4 avg

69.2% over 222

+15.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.2

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Andy Nagy

20 games with the Bulls · ~12-8

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+23.8 pts vs team
Totals

226.9 avg

56.0% over 222

+4.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.2

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Tony Brothers

15 games with the Bulls · ~9-6

Win rate

60.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+23.8 pts vs team
Totals

226.6 avg

50.0% over 222

+4.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Gediminas Petraitis

17 games with the Bulls · ~10-7

Win rate

58.8%

Team baseline 36.2%

+22.6 pts vs team
Totals

229.8 avg

48.3% over 222

+7.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Justin Van Duyne

17 games with the Bulls · ~10-7

Win rate

58.8%

Team baseline 36.2%

+22.6 pts vs team
Totals

218.3 avg

29.3% over 222

-3.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Jacyn Goble

40 games with the Bulls · ~23-17

Win rate

57.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+21.3 pts vs team
Totals

224.6 avg

49.4% over 222

+2.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.2

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Ray Acosta

16 games with the Bulls · ~9-7

Win rate

56.3%

Team baseline 36.2%

+20.1 pts vs team
Totals

223.6 avg

46.4% over 222

+1.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.0

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Intae Hwang

9 games with the Bulls · ~5-4

Win rate

55.6%

Team baseline 36.2%

+19.4 pts vs team
Totals

222.4 avg

44.4% over 222

+0.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.0

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

C.J. Washington

20 games with the Bulls · ~11-9

Win rate

55.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+18.8 pts vs team
Totals

224.3 avg

50.0% over 222

+2.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Phenizee Ransom

20 games with the Bulls · ~11-9

Win rate

55.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+18.8 pts vs team
Totals

226.1 avg

60.0% over 222

+4.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Simone Jelks

11 games with the Bulls · ~6-5

Win rate

54.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+18.3 pts vs team
Totals

223.7 avg

50.0% over 222

+1.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Aaron Smith

13 games with the Bulls · ~7-6

Win rate

53.8%

Team baseline 36.2%

+17.6 pts vs team
Totals

219.6 avg

33.3% over 222

-2.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.3

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Scott Twardoski

15 games with the Bulls · ~8-7

Win rate

53.3%

Team baseline 36.2%

+17.1 pts vs team
Totals

223.6 avg

41.9% over 222

+1.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.3

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tony Brown

15 games with the Bulls · ~8-7

Win rate

53.3%

Team baseline 36.2%

+17.1 pts vs team
Totals

214.7 avg

33.3% over 222

-7.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brett Nansel

17 games with the Bulls · ~9-8

Win rate

52.9%

Team baseline 36.2%

+16.7 pts vs team
Totals

215.6 avg

22.2% over 222

-6.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Jenna Schroeder

17 games with the Bulls · ~9-8

Win rate

52.9%

Team baseline 36.2%

+16.7 pts vs team
Totals

226.1 avg

50.0% over 222

+4.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.5

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

James Williams

23 games with the Bulls · ~12-11

Win rate

52.2%

Team baseline 36.2%

+16.0 pts vs team
Totals

223.6 avg

36.2% over 222

+1.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Michael Smith

23 games with the Bulls · ~12-11

Win rate

52.2%

Team baseline 36.2%

+16.0 pts vs team
Totals

217.6 avg

31.7% over 222

-4.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.4

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Pat Fraher

27 games with the Bulls · ~14-13

Win rate

51.9%

Team baseline 36.2%

+15.7 pts vs team
Totals

222.1 avg

39.1% over 222

+0.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Brent Barnaky

22 games with the Bulls · ~11-11

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

220.9 avg

40.9% over 222

-1.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Matt Myers

22 games with the Bulls · ~11-11

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

230.7 avg

63.0% over 222

+8.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.3

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Ben Taylor

16 games with the Bulls · ~8-8

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

223.6 avg

41.7% over 222

+1.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ashley Moyer-Gleich

16 games with the Bulls · ~8-8

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

223 avg

40.7% over 222

+1.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.4

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

James Capers

14 games with the Bulls · ~7-7

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

217.8 avg

43.3% over 222

-4.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Danielle Scott

12 games with the Bulls · ~6-6

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

223.8 avg

53.3% over 222

+1.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

John Butler

10 games with the Bulls · ~5-5

Win rate

50.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+13.8 pts vs team
Totals

224.9 avg

35.7% over 222

+2.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.0

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Curtis Blair

19 games with the Bulls · ~9-10

Win rate

47.4%

Team baseline 36.2%

+11.2 pts vs team
Totals

224.1 avg

34.3% over 222

+2.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Marat Kogut

17 games with the Bulls · ~8-9

Win rate

47.1%

Team baseline 36.2%

+10.9 pts vs team
Totals

224.9 avg

44.4% over 222

+2.9 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.3

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jonathan Sterling

15 games with the Bulls · ~7-8

Win rate

46.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

+10.5 pts vs team
Totals

227.4 avg

54.2% over 222

+5.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Haywoode Workman

15 games with the Bulls · ~7-8

Win rate

46.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

+10.5 pts vs team
Totals

217.4 avg

33.3% over 222

-4.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Brandon Schwab

16 games with the Bulls · ~7-9

Win rate

43.8%

Team baseline 36.2%

+7.6 pts vs team
Totals

233.4 avg

58.8% over 222

+11.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.5

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Natalie Sago

28 games with the Bulls · ~12-16

Win rate

42.9%

Team baseline 36.2%

+6.7 pts vs team
Totals

229.7 avg

62.5% over 222

+7.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.2

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Scott Foster

14 games with the Bulls · ~6-8

Win rate

42.9%

Team baseline 36.2%

+6.7 pts vs team
Totals

224.2 avg

59.3% over 222

+2.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.7

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Eric Dalen

14 games with the Bulls · ~6-8

Win rate

42.9%

Team baseline 36.2%

+6.7 pts vs team
Totals

219.7 avg

40.7% over 222

-2.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.9

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Jason Goldenberg

14 games with the Bulls · ~6-8

Win rate

42.9%

Team baseline 36.2%

+6.7 pts vs team
Totals

229.5 avg

68.0% over 222

+7.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.3

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Nick Buchert

19 games with the Bulls · ~8-11

Win rate

42.1%

Team baseline 36.2%

+5.9 pts vs team
Totals

224.6 avg

48.6% over 222

+2.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.0

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Karl Lane

24 games with the Bulls · ~10-14

Win rate

41.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

+5.5 pts vs team
Totals

222.7 avg

50.0% over 222

+0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.7

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Mike Callahan

12 games with the Bulls · ~5-7

Win rate

41.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

+5.5 pts vs team
Totals

209.9 avg

16.7% over 222

-12.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.2

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

J.D. Ralls

12 games with the Bulls · ~5-7

Win rate

41.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

+5.5 pts vs team
Totals

235.8 avg

75.0% over 222

+13.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.5

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Matt Boland

17 games with the Bulls · ~7-10

Win rate

41.2%

Team baseline 36.2%

+5.0 pts vs team
Totals

215.3 avg

45.2% over 222

-6.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ken Mauer

17 games with the Bulls · ~7-10

Win rate

41.2%

Team baseline 36.2%

+5.0 pts vs team
Totals

212 avg

23.5% over 222

-10.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.5

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Mitchell Ervin

22 games with the Bulls · ~9-13

Win rate

40.9%

Team baseline 36.2%

+4.7 pts vs team
Totals

224.6 avg

43.9% over 222

+2.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.8

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Zach Zarba

27 games with the Bulls · ~11-16

Win rate

40.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

+4.5 pts vs team
Totals

228.2 avg

55.1% over 222

+6.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.0

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Bill Kennedy

15 games with the Bulls · ~6-9

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+3.8 pts vs team
Totals

225.3 avg

52.4% over 222

+3.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.0

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Bill Spooner

10 games with the Bulls · ~4-6

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+3.8 pts vs team
Totals

205.6 avg

10.0% over 222

-16.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.3

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Dannica Mosher

10 games with the Bulls · ~4-6

Win rate

40.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

+3.8 pts vs team
Totals

226.7 avg

60.0% over 222

+4.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.4

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

J.T. Orr

18 games with the Bulls · ~7-11

Win rate

38.9%

Team baseline 36.2%

+2.7 pts vs team
Totals

219.9 avg

36.4% over 222

-2.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.5

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Sha'Rae Mitchell

8 games with the Bulls · ~3-5

Win rate

37.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

+1.3 pts vs team
Totals

240.5 avg

75.0% over 222

+18.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

JB DeRosa

19 games with the Bulls · ~7-12

Win rate

36.8%

Team baseline 36.2%

+0.6 pts vs team
Totals

231.4 avg

63.0% over 222

+9.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.3

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Brian Forte

22 games with the Bulls · ~8-14

Win rate

36.4%

Team baseline 36.2%

+0.2 pts vs team
Totals

216.7 avg

39.0% over 222

-5.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.2

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Evan Scott

22 games with the Bulls · ~8-14

Win rate

36.4%

Team baseline 36.2%

+0.2 pts vs team
Totals

231.2 avg

58.1% over 222

+9.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.0

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Brandon Adair

11 games with the Bulls · ~4-7

Win rate

36.4%

Team baseline 36.2%

+0.2 pts vs team
Totals

229.5 avg

60.0% over 222

+7.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Dedric Taylor

14 games with the Bulls · ~5-9

Win rate

35.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

-0.5 pts vs team
Totals

218.8 avg

36.1% over 222

-3.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.2

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Leon Wood

14 games with the Bulls · ~5-9

Win rate

35.7%

Team baseline 36.2%

-0.5 pts vs team
Totals

211.2 avg

29.0% over 222

-10.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.4

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Mark Lindsay

18 games with the Bulls · ~6-12

Win rate

33.3%

Team baseline 36.2%

-2.9 pts vs team
Totals

228.6 avg

59.4% over 222

+6.6 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.6

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Mousa Dagher

15 games with the Bulls · ~5-10

Win rate

33.3%

Team baseline 36.2%

-2.9 pts vs team
Totals

223.1 avg

45.8% over 222

+1.1 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.8

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Nate Green

15 games with the Bulls · ~5-10

Win rate

33.3%

Team baseline 36.2%

-2.9 pts vs team
Totals

224 avg

43.5% over 222

+2.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ron Garretson

12 games with the Bulls · ~4-8

Win rate

33.3%

Team baseline 36.2%

-2.9 pts vs team
Totals

226.5 avg

58.3% over 222

+4.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.3

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Josh Tiven

22 games with the Bulls · ~7-15

Win rate

31.8%

Team baseline 36.2%

-4.4 pts vs team
Totals

215.8 avg

32.4% over 222

-6.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Ed Malloy

19 games with the Bulls · ~6-13

Win rate

31.6%

Team baseline 36.2%

-4.6 pts vs team
Totals

219.8 avg

40.5% over 222

-2.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.0

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Leroy Richardson

19 games with the Bulls · ~6-13

Win rate

31.6%

Team baseline 36.2%

-4.6 pts vs team
Totals

221 avg

31.6% over 222

-1.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.4

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Kevin Cutler

20 games with the Bulls · ~6-14

Win rate

30.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-6.2 pts vs team
Totals

221.8 avg

43.6% over 222

-0.2 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.5

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Rodney Mott

17 games with the Bulls · ~5-12

Win rate

29.4%

Team baseline 36.2%

-6.8 pts vs team
Totals

218.2 avg

41.7% over 222

-3.8 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+0.7

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

David Guthrie

14 games with the Bulls · ~4-10

Win rate

28.6%

Team baseline 36.2%

-7.6 pts vs team
Totals

219.5 avg

41.9% over 222

-2.5 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-1.6

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Jason Phillips

8 games with the Bulls · ~2-6

Win rate

25.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-11.2 pts vs team
Totals

214 avg

25.0% over 222

-8.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-2.2

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Opponent tendency

Dannica Baroody

8 games with the Bulls · ~2-6

Win rate

25.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-11.2 pts vs team
Totals

221.3 avg

33.3% over 222

-0.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.3

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Kevin Scott

15 games with the Bulls · ~3-12

Win rate

20.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-16.2 pts vs team
Totals

222.3 avg

42.1% over 222

+0.3 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.1

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Tom Washington

10 games with the Bulls · ~2-8

Win rate

20.0%

Team baseline 36.2%

-16.2 pts vs team
Totals

222 avg

48.1% over 222

+0.0 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+2.0

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Mark Ayotte

22 games with the Bulls · ~4-18

Win rate

18.2%

Team baseline 36.2%

-18.0 pts vs team
Totals

220.3 avg

45.5% over 222

-1.7 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

+1.4

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

CHI tendency

Gary Zielinski

8 games with the Bulls · ~1-7

Win rate

12.5%

Team baseline 36.2%

-23.7 pts vs team
Totals

208.6 avg

25.0% over 222

-13.4 vs league
Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).Average fouls on one team minus the opponent per game. Positive means that team is whistled less (or the opponent more).

-0.2

More fouls on the Bulls's opponents when positive

Balanced

Tight-game proxy

How Chicago Bulls compares in competitive late-game windows vs full games. A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels.A competitive late-game window derived from final margins, pregame spreads, or overtime, not official NBA Last Two Minute (L2M) play-by-play reports. Useful for spotting whistle/scoring shifts in tight games, with honest partial-coverage labels., not official NBA L2M reports.

Close games (≤5 pt margin)

Final margin within five points, a proxy for competitive late-game minutes. Not true last-two-minute (L2M) play-by-play data.

203 of 793 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricClose games (≤5 pt margin)Full gameΔ vs full
Avg combined pts225.2222.6+2.6
Avg fouls38.837.3+1.5
Over rate54.2%50.2%+4.0 pts

Over benchmark: 222 combined points · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 793 total games in sample

Pregame toss-ups (spread ≤5.5)

Games where the closing spread was within 5.5 points; often stay tight through the fourth quarter. Spread lines may be estimated where sportsbook closing lines are unavailable.

793 of 793 games match this window

proxy window, not official L2M play-by-play

MetricPregame toss-ups (spread ≤5.5)Full gameΔ vs full
Avg combined pts222.6222.6+0.0
Avg fouls37.337.3+0.0
Over rate50.2%50.2%+0.0 pts

Over benchmark: 222 combined points · Seasons: 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26 · 793 total games in sample

What am I looking at?
  • Individual refs: stats for one official across all Bulls games they worked, even with different partners.
  • Ref crews: stats when the same three officials worked together on the Bulls games (8+ games shown by default).
  • Team baseline: the Bulls went 297-523 (36.2%) across this sample. Ref and crew win rates show how they compare to that team average.
  • Whistle differential: who gets called more. A positive number means opponents are whistled more often than the Bulls.

Ref×team W-L from Basketball-Reference (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26). Verified ingest 2026-07-09T19:56:11.546Z

League-wide ref profiles

Jacyn Goble47.1% over 222Josh Tiven47.3% over 222James Williams45.1% over 222Brian Forte40.4% over 222Karl Lane46.1% over 222Brent Barnaky45.8% over 222Gediminas Petraitis46.8% over 222Tyler Ford47.2% over 222Zach Zarba48.1% over 222Nick Buchert44.5% over 222Marc Davis46.3% over 222Tony Brothers47.2% over 222