nba Game Recap
Recap - Bulls Defeat Cleveland 106-96
Chicago got 25 points from Nikola Vucevic en route to a 106-96 victory over Cleveland on Saturday at United Center.
Chicago was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 212.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Lauri Markkanen had 16 points for Chicago and Denzel Valentine chipped in with 13 points. Coby White had 9 assists for the Bulls, while Nikola Vucevic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
The Cavaliers got a 22-point performance from Collin Sexton, who was supported by 22 points from Darius Garland. Darius Garland had 12 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland, while Jarrett Allen grabbed 11 rebounds.
Chicago trailed at halftime, 49-47.
Cleveland had a 44-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Chicago takes its act on the road to face Boston looking for another win. For Cleveland, they head on the road to face Detroit.