Bulls Run Away With Road Win
The Chicago Bulls defeated the host Cleveland Cavaliers, 118-106, at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Saturday evening.

The Cavs got out to a good start at home, with a 31-25 lead after one quarter. The Cavs pushed their lead to 11, mid way though the second, but the Bulls outscored the Cavs, 20-7, through the rest of the quarter, to take a two-point lead by halftime. The Bulls carried the momentum into the third, where they outscored the hosts 40-19, to take a 23-point lead into the final frame. The Cavs kept fighting through the fourth and outscored the visitors by 11-points in the quarter, but it was too little, too late, as the Bulls held on for the road win. This marks the seventh straight loss for Cleveland.

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 44 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and a steal, in 39 minutes. Tomas Satoransky finished with 19 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals, while Thaddeus Young added 11 points, three rebounds, three steals, two assists and a block. The Bulls shot 52 percent from the field, including 12-of-33 from deep.

Meanwhile, Kevin Love led the Cavs with 20 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 32 minutes. Collin Sexton added 18 points, three assists, two rebounds and a steal, while Larry Nance Jr. tallied 15 points, 11 rebounds and four assists, off the bench. The Cavs shot 50 percent from the field, including 13-of-30 from long range.

The Cavs (12-34) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pistons in Detroit on Monday. The Bulls (18-30) play host to the Spurs on Monday.
Posted on: 1/25/2020 7:39 PM
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