Brice Sensabaugh delivered a stunning first-quarter performance for the Utah Jazz, dropping 21 points off the bench in a narrow loss to the Chicago Bulls. His outburst set a new NBA record for reserve scoring in the opening period, surpassing Lance Stephenson's previous mark. The third-year forward finished with a career-high 43 points.

Sensabaugh's hot shooting defined his night. He connected on 8 of 9 attempts in the first quarter alone, including all three of his shots from beyond the arc. This efficiency came in just over seven minutes of playing time, showcasing an incredible scoring pace that left the Bulls' defense struggling to keep up from the opening tip.

This performance continues a recent surge for the young forward. Just days prior, he set his previous career high of 34 points in Miami. His 43-point total now stands as the second-highest scoring output off the bench in Jazz franchise history, trailing only Jordan Clarkson's 45-point game from March 2022.