Marco Belinelli paced the Bulls with 23 points as they defeated the Cavaliers, 95-85, at Quicken Loans Arena. Luol Deng added 22 points and seven rebounds, while Joakim Noah posted a double-double with 13 points and 15 boards. Chicago's record stands at 9-and-8. Donald Sloan led Cleveland in scoring with 14 points off the bench. The Cavs, who continue to be without Kyrie Irving, also didn't have starting shooting guard Dion Waiters. Cleveland dropped to 4-and-15.
