In a closely contested battle, the Chicago Bulls (19-22) emerged victorious with a 122-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs (7-31), showcasing a resilient team effort led by Nikola Vucevic’s double-double performance of 24 points and 16 rebounds.
Despite facing a career-high 30 points from Tre Jones, the Bulls closed the game on a decisive 8-1 run, securing their fourth win in the last five games.
San Antonio faced the challenge without the presence of Victor Wembanyama, who was rested for the second game of a back-to-back.
Ayo Dosunmu contributed significantly with 21 points, complementing Vucevic’s dominant performance, while DeMar DeRozan added 20 points to the Bulls’ offensive effort.
Keldon Johnson led the Spurs with 26 points, but it wasn’t enough to extend their two-game winning streak.
