On November 8, the Cleveland Cavaliers overcame injuries to defeat the Chicago Bulls 128-122 at Rocket Arena, securing their fourth consecutive win this season.
The Cavaliers played without All-Star guard Darius Garland, who sat out to avoid back-to-back games after appearing the night before against the Washington Wizards.
Trailing 122-116 with 1:47 remaining, the Cavs scored 12 unanswered points to clinch the victory. Guards Donovan Mitchell and De'Andre Hunter sparked the comeback with 10 quick points in crunch time.
Isaac Okoro, a former Cavalier, led the Bulls with 19 points. The Bulls had built a lead of 122-116 after guard Tre Jones made six consecutive free throws across three trips to the line.
“The Cavs trailed 122-116 with 1:47 left in the fourth quarter, but they closed the game on a 12-0 run to beat the Bulls 128-122.”
The Cavaliers now hold a 7-3 record, while the Bulls stand at 6-3.
Author's summary: Despite missing key players, the Cavaliers rallied from a late deficit with strong performances from Mitchell, Hunter, and Mobley to secure their fourth straight win.