Chicago Bulls turn a 37-point fourth quarter into a chase, but Cleveland Cavaliers hold at United Center

The Chicago Bulls moved to 28-42 after a 115-110 result against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who entered at 43-27, at 8:00 PM EDT. The Cavs left the United Center with the 115-110 final, while the Bulls finished with 27 assists and 16 turnovers.

First quarter

The Chicago Bulls opened with 22 points in the first quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers scored 32 in the same quarter. The Bulls produced 11 steals in the game, and that pressure helped create 23 points off turnovers, while the Cavs recorded 19 points off turnovers.

Second quarter

The Chicago Bulls added 23 points in the second quarter while the Cleveland Cavaliers put up 29 to carry a 61-45 edge into halftime. The Bulls generated 19 fast-break points on 9 makes, while the Cavs finished with 4 fast-break points on 1 make.

Third quarter

The Chicago Bulls scored 28 points in the third quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers matched that pace with 32 points. The Bulls hit 15 three-pointers on 34 percent shooting, and the Cavs hit 14 three-pointers on 34 percent shooting.

Fourth quarter

The Chicago Bulls poured in 37 points in the fourth quarter while the Cleveland Cavaliers scored 22 to close out the night with 3 lead changes and 3 ties. The Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers turning point came with Cleveland’s 29-point biggest lead on a night when the Bulls led for 3:53, forcing Chi to chase the game state into the last stretch.

Key performers and team figures

Josh Giddey’s previous-game line of 19 assists and 2 blocks pointed to the playmaking the Bulls leaned on in this one, and the team finished with 27 assists overall. Tre Jones brought a previous-game mark of 20 points and 3 steals into the backcourt conversation, and Chicago’s 11 steals reflected that ball-pressure theme. Matas Buzelis had 3 blocks in the previous game, and the Bulls totaled 7 blocks while the Cavs totaled 5 blocks. Cleveland won the glass 65-56 in total rebounds, and Chicago’s 43 bench points kept the rotation scoring active despite 11 made free throws on 65 percent.

After the horn and what is next

The Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers recap also included a Chicago Bulls match rating anchored by 45 percent shooting and 50 points in the paint, while the Chicago Bulls final whistle reaction centered on a fourth-quarter push that narrowed the margin without flipping the result. The Bulls are scheduled to host the Houston Rockets at the United Center in Chicago on 3/23/2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, with the broadcast listed on SCHN and CHSN. Keep it locked for the next Bulls game recap, then share this article with other Chi fans.