Cavs Hold Off Bulls In Chicago
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Chicago Bulls, 103-102, at United Center on Saturday evening.

The game got out to a tight start as the Bulls led by two points after one quarter. The visitors picked up the pace in the second and pushed ahead to a five-point lead at the break. The Cavs maintained momentum in the third and managed to increase their lead to seven, heading into the final frame. The Bulls mounted a rally through the fourth and cut it to a one-point game with 30 seconds left, but he the Cavs held strong to close it out and end a three-game slide.

Kevin Love led the Cavs with 20 points, nine rebounds, a steal and a block, in 34 minutes. Caris LeVert followed up with 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Donovan Mitchell added 15 points, three rebounds, six assists and four steals. The Cavs shot 46 percent from the field, including 13-of-38 from deep.

Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 21 points, four rebounds, three assists, three steals and a block, in 38 minutes. Ayo Dosunmu followed up with 19 points, two rebounds, two assists and five steals, while Zach LaVine tallied 15 points, four rebounds and two assists. The Bulls shot 48 percent from the field, including 7-of-21 from long range.

The Cavs (23-14) and Bulls (16-20) clash again in Cleveland on Monday.
Posted on: 12/31/2022 7:12 PM
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