Cavs Extend Winning Streak to Four with Comeback Win Over Bulls
The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their strong early-season run with a thrilling 128–122 comeback victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night at Rocket Arena.
Game Overview
Despite ongoing injury concerns, Cleveland found a way to prevail. All-Star guard Darius Garland, who played the previous night against Washington, was held out as the team remains cautious about his workload on back-to-back games.
Key Moments
The Bulls led 122–116 with 1:47 remaining, but the Cavaliers closed with a 12–0 surge to secure their fourth straight win. Guards Donovan Mitchell and De’Andre Hunter sparked the rally, combining for 10 clutch points in the closing minutes.
The Cavs trailed 122-116 with 1:47 left in the fourth quarter but finished the game on a 12-0 run to beat the Bulls 128-122.
Jaylon Tyson sealed the comeback by hitting two free throws with 4.3 seconds left.
Top Performers
- Donovan Mitchell: 29 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
- De’Andre Hunter: 29 points
- Evan Mobley: 24 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists
- Jaylon Tyson: 17 points, 7 rebounds
Former Cavalier Isaac Okoro led the Bulls with 19 points. Chicago briefly pulled ahead late after guard Tre Jones hit six consecutive free throws on three trips to the line before Cleveland’s rally.
Summary
The Cavaliers demonstrated resilience and late-game execution to extend their streak, improving to 7–3 on the season while the Bulls dropped to 6–3.
Author’s Summary
Cleveland’s late surge, led by Mitchell and Hunter, showcased composure under pressure and proved the team’s growing confidence despite injury setbacks.