Bulls Hang On In Double OT
The Chicago Bulls defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, 132-123, in double overtime at United Center on Wednesday evening.

The Cavs got out to a strong start and led, 32-23 after one quarter. The Bulls picked up their play in the second and cut it to a one-point game at the break. The score stayed close through the third, while the visitors maintained a three-point lead entering the final quarter. The Bulls kept focus and battled back to tie the game at 103, forcing overtime. The Cavs reclaimed control early in the extra period, but the hosts clawed back to tie it up at 115, and force another frame. The Bulls jumped out on an, 8-0, run to start the second overtime period and kept control to close out the home win.

DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 35 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and a block, in 49 minutes. Nikola Vucevic followed up with 24 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks, while Ayo Dosunmu finished with 21 points, three rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block.

Meanwhile, Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers with 25 points, 13 rebounds, a steal and four blocks, in 42 minutes. Darius Garland followed up with 23 points, two rebounds, five assists and a steal, while Donovan Mitchell totaled 19 points, five rebounds and three assists.

The Cavs (38-20) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pistons in Detroit on Friday. The Bulls (28-31) play host to the Bucks on Friday.
Posted on: 2/28/2024 8:38 PM
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