The Bulls closed out the fourth quarter on an 18-to-6 run to put the Cavaliers away, 96-81, at the United Center. Derrick Rose posted 16 points on 8-of-21 shooting with seven assists, but left late in the final quarter with a hamstring injury. Carlos Boozer added 17 points for Chicago, which won its second straight to even up its record at three. Andrew Bynum played 21 points in his first start of the season, finishing with 11 points and six rebounds in the loss. Kyrie Irving struggled shooting 5-of-19 from the field, yet still scored a team-high 16 points. Cleveland is 3-and-5.
The Bulls return to action on Friday night at Toronto. WRHL's Pre-Game Show begins at 5:30 on Newstalk 1060.
