Cavs Overpower Bulls In Chicago
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Chicago Bulls, 109-95, at United Center on Saturday evening.

The game got out to a high-scoring start as the Cavs led, 32-30, after one quarter. The visitors pushed their lead up to 11 points in the second, but the Bulls finished the half on a, 15-5 run, to cut it to a one-point game at the break. The Cavs turned up the defense in the second and outscored the hosts, 25-16, to earn a 10-point cushion heading into the final frame. The Bulls had no answers down the stretch, as the Cavs kept the momentum and closed out their fourth win in the last five games. This also marks the end of three-game win streak for the Bulls.

Max Strus led the Cavs with 26 points, seven assists, two steals and a block, in 41 minutes. Jarrett Allen finished up with 19 points, 17 rebounds, seven assists, a steal and a block, while Craig Porter tallied 19 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, a steal and a block.

Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 21 points, five rebounds, eight assists and three steals, in 40 minutes of action. Nikola Vucevic totaled 20 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block, while Coby White added 17 points, four rebounds, seven assists and a block.

The Bulls (13-18) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Hawks on Tuesday. The Cavs (17-13) clash with the Mavs in Dallas on Wednesday.
Posted on: 12/23/2023 9:25 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers
Loading Boxscore...
Chicago Bulls
Loading Boxscore...