The visiting Chicago Bulls earned a narrow 85 - 77 win over the host Utah Jazz on Thursday. In a rare weak night on the boards, Chicago (8 - 4) posted a two - rebound deficit to the Jazz. This seemingly made no difference, however, as the Bulls were able to lock the Jazz down on the perimeter. Chicago held Utah to just 39 percent from the field and 20 percent from three - point range. All-Star Jimmy Butler once again led the team in scoring, posting 20 points. Veteran Dwyane Wade also had a strong scoring night, posting 18 points. Chicago was extremely careful with the ball, committing only eight turnovers on the night. The Jazz (7 - 6), meanwhile, received bad news before the game, as reports broke that star forward Derrick Favors will likely miss extended time with a knee injury. Starting point guard George Hill was also forced to miss the game with a thumb injury. Favors' scoring would have been of use for Utah on Thursday, as the team struggled mightily on the offensive end. Star small forward Gordon Hayward struggled in particular, going just 3 - of - 15 from the field. Center Rudy Gobert led the team in scoring with 16 points on an efficient 7 - of - 9 shooting. Both teams will be on the road Saturday, with the Bulls facing the Clippers and the Jazz seeing the Rockets.
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