The Chicago Bulls overcame a recent slump with a commanding 127–111 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center on Wednesday. Josh Giddey recorded his sixth triple-double of the season with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Coby White added 25 points to power Chicago’s offense.
Nikola Vucevic contributed 20 points and nine rebounds, including a key 3-pointer during an 11–3 fourth-quarter run that helped the Bulls pull away. Chicago shot 56.2% from the field and made 14 of 36 from beyond the arc, breaking a stretch where they had lost eight of nine games.
The Cavaliers stayed competitive early, led by Donovan Mitchell’s 32 points and Jaylon Tyson’s 21, but could not sustain momentum against Chicago’s balanced scoring. Darius Garland added 15 points and six assists, but Cleveland struggled with turnovers, committing 20 compared to the Bulls’ 15, and fell behind in second-chance points and rebounds.
Chicago’s lead swelled to 15 in the third quarter, and the Bulls went on a decisive run in the fourth. Vucevic sparked the stretch with a 3-pointer, a layup, and a tip-in, while Giddey converted a fast-break layup and White added free throws, giving the hosts a 117–100 advantage with under five minutes remaining.
The win improves Chicago to 11–15, providing a much-needed boost after a tough stretch against the Cavaliers. Cleveland drops to 15–13, suffering their seventh loss in 10 games.
Ayo Dosunmu missed his third consecutive game with a sprained right thumb, leaving the Bulls to rely on their depth and supporting cast.
The two teams will meet again on Friday in Cleveland, giving the Cavaliers a chance to respond and the Bulls an opportunity to continue building momentum in the Eastern Conference.
