nba Game Recap
Orlando Magic vs Chicago Bulls Recap - Bulls Win 102-98
The Magic were burned for 29 points by DeMar DeRozan on Monday as the Bulls picked up a 102-98 win at United Center.
Chicago did not, however, defeat the Magic against the spread, which closed at -13.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 217.5.
Zach LaVine had 27 points for Chicago and Coby White chipped in with 17 points. Lonzo Ball had 7 assists for the Bulls, while Nikola Vucevic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
Orlando got 22 points from Franz Wagner in a losing cause and another 21 points from Wendell Carter Jr.. Tim Frazier contributed 5 assists for the Magic, while Wendell Carter Jr. had 10 rebounds.
The Bulls hit the break winning 45-40 before taking care of business in the second half.
Chicago had a 49-44 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Chicago takes its act home to face Washington looking for another win. For Orlando, they head home to face Philadelphia.