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Magic Fall 126-115 Against Chicago - Game Recap
DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Chicago on Tuesday, leading the Bulls to a 126-115 victory over Orlando at United Center.
Bettors who backed the Bulls were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 223.0.
Zach LaVine had 26 points for Chicago and Nikola Vucevic chipped in with 18 points. Ayo Dosunmu had 9 assists for the Bulls, while Nikola Vucevic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Orlando got 24 points from Wendell Carter Jr. in a losing cause and another 22 points from Franz Wagner. Cole Anthony contributed 9 assists for the Magic, while Wendell Carter Jr. had 8 rebounds.
The Bulls hit the break winning 70-63 before taking care of business in the second half.
Chicago had a 49-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Chicago heads into a battle against the Raptors. Orlando, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana.