The Chicago Bulls defeated the host Cleveland Cavaliers, 106 - 94, at Quicken Loans Arena on Wednesday. This marks Cleveland's third home loss of the season, as they did n't have enough in the arsenal to pull out a win. They really struggled late, as they made just one shot over the final six - plus minutes. Defense carried Chicago all night long, as they held Cleveland to 41 percent from the field and 32 percent from three - point range. The assist - to - turnover ratio was decisive as well, with the Bulls recording 10 more assists than the Cavaliers, while committing two less turnovers. The Bulls (18 - 18) have been playing terribly recently, but a road win against the Cavaliers is just what they need to get going. Jimmy Butler struggled through the first three quarters, but finished the game with 20 points, six rebounds and eight assists, with 14 of those points coming in the fourth quarter. Taj Gibson went 9 - of - 10 from the field to collect 18 points and seven rebounds. Doug McDermott and Nikola Mirotic came off the bench to combine for 33 points and 10 rebounds. Chicago will host the Toronto Bulls for their next game on Saturday. The Cavaliers (26 - 8) had to play this game without Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving, as they simply did n't have enough in the tank to beat a hungry Bulls team. LeBron James had to carry the load, as he led the team with 31 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. Jordan McRae got the start for Irving and accrued 21 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in the loss. Channing Frye was the only other starter with more than two points, as he amassed 15 points and five rebounds. Cleveland should fair better in their next game, as they take on the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Friday.
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