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Recap - Bulls Defeat Cleveland 117-104
DeMar DeRozan poured in 30 points for Chicago on Wednesday, as they defeated Cleveland 117-104 at United Center.
The Bulls were a +3.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 214.5.
Chicago got 24 points from Nikola Vucevic and another 18 points from Ayo Dosunmu. Ayo Dosunmu contributed 8 assists, while Nikola Vucevic cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
The Cavaliers got a 28-point performance from Lauri Markkanen, who was supported by 20 points from Darius Garland. Darius Garland had 12 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland, while Jarrett Allen grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Chicago were victorious, as the score was 58-49 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Cleveland as they grabbed 38 boards, while Chicago only had 37
Next game, Chicago takes its act on the road to face Milwaukee looking for another win. For Cleveland, they head home to face Oklahoma City.