Cavaliers Dominate Bulls in a Blowout Win
Cleveland, OH - The Cleveland Cavaliers put on a clinic tonight, absolutely dismantling the Chicago Bulls in a 125-98 rout at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Dominant Darius
Darius Garland led the charge for the Cavs, dropping 28 points and dishing out 10 assists. His smooth shooting and pinpoint passing were a sight to behold. He was just flat-out unstoppable, leaving Bulls defenders in his wake.
Mobley's Monster Performance
Evan Mobley was an absolute force in the paint, racking up a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds. His presence on both ends of the court was simply dominant. He was a brick wall on defense and a scoring machine on offense.
Cavs Defense Stifles Bulls
The entire Cavaliers defense played with fire and energy. The Bulls were never able to find a rhythm, struggling to get good looks at the basket. The Cavs forced 20 turnovers and held Chicago to just 38% shooting.
Bulls Struggle to Keep Up
Zach LaVine was the only bright spot for the Bulls, scoring 24 points. But he got little help from his teammates. The Bulls looked disjointed and deflated from the opening tip. This was a game that was over before it even started.
Final Thoughts
The Cavs are playing some of the most exciting basketball in the league right now. Their offense is flowing effortlessly, and their defense is suffocating opponents. They are a legit contender in the Eastern Conference and will be a team to watch closely all season.
Box Score:
Cleveland Cavaliers 125 - Chicago Bulls 98
Cavaliers:
- Darius Garland - 28 pts, 10 ast
- Evan Mobley - 22 pts, 12 reb
- Donovan Mitchell - 20 pts, 5 ast
- Jarrett Allen - 18 pts, 8 reb
Bulls:
- Zach LaVine - 24 pts
- DeMar DeRozan - 16 pts
- Nikola Vucevic - 14 pts, 9 reb
Next Up:
The Cavaliers will look to continue their winning ways on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. The Bulls will try to rebound from this loss back at home against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.