Jimmy Butler logged a triple-double as the Bulls beat the Cavaliers, minus LeBron James, 117-99 in Cleveland. Butler had 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Dwyane Wade contributed 20 points and 10 assists. Chicago won its fourth straight.
The Cavs played without James, who sat out due to illness. Kyrie Irving's 34 points led Cleveland. The loss snapped the Cavs' four-game winning streak.
The Bulls play at home Tuesday against Denver.
