Cavaliers lose to Bulls again…

Nothing is going well for the Cavaliers as they lose their second straight to the team Bulls. This time, they have some extenuating circumstances as Donovan Mitchell joins Evan Mobley in the infirmary. As a result, Kenny Atkinson was forced to come out with a new starting five with the introduction of rookie Tyrese Proctor.

Quite the winning formula as the Cavaliers scored the first 11 points of the game, quickly gaining an advantage over the Bulls. The Proctor-Garland duo was unsustainable, and Chicago finally responded midway through the first quarter, particularly on a key sequence that featured Matas Bouzelis hitting a 3-pointer before making a free throw after a flagrant foul on Jaylon Tyson. In the continuation, Nikola Vučević scored and concluded the result of 6-0.

After a close first quarter (32-32), Chicago clearly raised the tone in the second. Stronger defensively and more effective collectively, the Bulls rely on the speed of Matas Bouzelis to make the difference and take control (51-48). The depth of the Bulls bench starts to weigh, and Josh Giddy, like Wednesday, punishes from afar. A break is made at the break: 74-60.

Vucevic finishes the job

With their backs against the wall, in front of a raucous crowd, the Cavaliers finally let loose after returning from the locker room. With Jarrett Allen dominant, they went 27-9 to get back on track. Next to him, Darius Garland is playing like an All-Star, and the Bulls let it go. On a three-pointer by Nae’Quan Tomlin, Cleveland even went ahead (89-87). A big crossover follows, and the two teams are still tied (115-115) six minutes from the end.

The moment Nikola Vucevic chose to make a difference. The Montenegrin gives a little air on 3 points (122-117). Then, on the many failures of Darius Garland, it serves as a launching pad for Kobe White. Finally, it was he, with the help of the board, who sealed the victory for the Bulls. Final score: 136-125 for the Bulls. This is the third loss in a row for the Cavaliers, and the fifth in six matches at home.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

The injured referee… Tre Maddock was injured at the end of the first quarter, and his two buddies Ray Acosta and Phenice Ransom had to manage the rest together.

4 in a row. The Bulls have won their 4th in a row, and it’s their first since mid-November. If Matas Buzelis kept the team at arm’s length in the first half, we will remember Nikola Vucevic’s great last quarter, with 11 points and 7 rebounds.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.