The Chicago Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-112 on Thursday at United Center. Ayo Dosunmu scored 16 points to lead the Bulls in their second preseason win.
Both teams tied at 32 after the first quarter. Donovan Mitchell tallied 22 points for the Cavaliers.
Cleveland pulled ahead 47-50 at halftime with 15 second-quarter points. De’Andre Hunter added 20 points and two blocks.
The third quarter saw Chicago take a 70-87 lead. Evan Mobley finished with 21 points and five rebounds for the hosts.
The fourth remained close until the Bulls sealed it with free throws. Jarrett Allen scored four points in 24 minutes.
The Bulls scored 58 points in the paint. They outrebounded Cleveland 55-49.
Cleveland shot 41.1% from the field. The Cavaliers forced 19 turnovers.
Dosunmu grabbed four rebounds and dished one assist. Mitchell added three assists despite three turnovers.
Josh Giddey contributed 14 points and six assists. Mobley blocked two shots.
Matas Buzelis scored 11 points in 19 minutes. Hunter pulled down two rebounds.
Jevon Carter tallied 14 points with two steals. Darius Garland did not play for Cleveland.
Zach Collins added 13 points and eight rebounds for Chicago. Lonzo Ball played 15 minutes with three points.
The Bulls’ bench produced 62 points. Cleveland reserves scored 50.
This victory improves Chicago to 2-0 in preseason. The Cavaliers fall to 0-2.
