Cavaliers Edge Bulls in Thrilling Finish
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Rocket Arena
Cleveland Cavaliers 128, Chicago Bulls 122, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers?
Cleveland Cavaliers beat Chicago Bulls 128-122 at Rocket Arena on November 8, 2025.
In a closely contested matchup at Rocket Arena, the Cleveland Cavaliers triumphed over the Chicago Bulls with a final score of 128-122. This victory marks the Cavaliers' second consecutive win against the Bulls this season, extending their lead in the series to 2-0. The Cavaliers have shown strong form lately, boasting a home record of 7-3 and winning three of their last five games, with an average of 120.6 points scored and 116.4 points allowed during that stretch.
The Cavaliers came into this game riding a three-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Washington Wizards 148-115, the Philadelphia 76ers 132-121, and the Atlanta Hawks 117-109. Their home performance has been solid, with a home scoring average of 119.7 points and allowing 115.9 points per game overall. In contrast, the Bulls, with an away record of 6-3, have faced some challenges recently, losing their last game against the Milwaukee Bucks 110-126. Despite this setback, they had previously won eight of their last ten games, averaging 119.4 points scored and 112.6 points allowed.
Historically, the Cavaliers have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning all four encounters against the Bulls this season. The previous matchups included a 135-113 victory on April 8, 2025, and a 139-117 win on March 5, 2025. This trend continued as the Cavaliers maintained their dominance in this latest fixture.
In terms of player availability, the Bulls faced some injury concerns, with Dailyn Swain, Zach Collins, Josh Giddey, and Rob Dillingham all listed as day-to-day. Their status could have impacted the team's performance, especially in a tight game like this one. The Cavaliers, however, entered the game with a fully fit roster, allowing them to capitalize on their home advantage.
The betting market indicated a strong belief in the Cavaliers' chances, with their win probability set at 1.0 according to the latest odds from the provider. This reflects the confidence in their ability to secure a win at home, especially given their recent form and historical performance against the Bulls.
Conditions during the game were conducive to a high-scoring affair, with both teams showcasing their offensive talents. The Cavaliers' Donovan Mitchell was particularly notable, making several crucial plays in the fourth quarter, including a pivotal three-pointer that brought the score to 122-119 in favor of the Cavaliers. His performance, along with contributions from teammates like De'Andre Hunter and Jaylon Tyson, helped secure the win in the final moments of the game.
As the game progressed, viewers were treated to an exciting display of basketball, with both teams exchanging leads and showcasing their scoring abilities. The final minutes were particularly tense, with the Cavaliers managing to hold off the Bulls' attempts to close the gap. Ultimately, the Cavaliers' ability to execute under pressure and their strong home court advantage proved decisive in this thrilling matchup.
Injury report
- Dailyn SwainDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
- Zach CollinsDay-To-DayToeChicago Bulls
- Josh GiddeyDay-To-DayAnkleChicago Bulls
- Rob DillinghamDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Leaders
- PointsDonovan Mitchell29Cleveland Cavaliers
- AssistsSam Merrill8Cleveland Cavaliers
- ReboundsEvan Mobley8Cleveland Cavaliers
- PointsIsaac Okoro19Chicago Bulls
- AssistsJosh Giddey6Chicago Bulls
- ReboundsJalen Smith11Chicago Bulls
Recent form
Cleveland Cavaliers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W3119.7 scored · 115.9 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W148-115at Washington WizardsNov 8
- W132-121vs Philadelphia 76ersNov 6
- W117-109vs Atlanta HawksNov 2
- L101-112vs Toronto RaptorsOct 31
- L105-125at Boston CelticsOct 29
- W116-95at Detroit PistonsOct 27
- W118-113vs Milwaukee BucksOct 26
- W131-124at Brooklyn NetsOct 24
- L111-119at New York KnicksOct 22
- L118-126vs Indiana PacersApr 13
Chicago Bulls
Last 10: 8-2Streak L1119.4 scored · 112.6 allowed per game2-2 away
- L110-126at Milwaukee BucksNov 8
- W113-111vs Philadelphia 76ersNov 5
- L116-128at New York KnicksNov 3
- W135-125vs New York KnicksNov 1
- W126-113vs Sacramento KingsOct 30
- W128-123vs Atlanta HawksOct 28
- W110-98at Orlando MagicOct 25
- W115-111vs Detroit PistonsOct 23
- W122-102at Philadelphia 76ersApr 13
- W119-89vs Washington WizardsApr 12
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | - | 22 | W3 | .732 | 60 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| Milwaukee | 28 | 50 | L1 | .390 | 32 |
| Chicago | 29 | 51 | L2 | .378 | 31 |
| Indiana | 41 | 63 | L2 | .232 | 19 |
Box score
| Stat | Chicago Bulls | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 38-84 | 46-94 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 13-29 | 17-46 |
| Three-point % | 45 | 37 |
| Free throws | 33-36 | 19-26 |
| Free throw % | 92 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 49 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 39 | 29 |
| Assists | 27 | 32 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 28 | 16 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 50 |
| Fouls | 25 | 27 |
| Largest lead | 19 | 9 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter94-93Jalen Smith makes 25-foot three point shot (Josh Giddey assists)
- 3rd Quarter94-94Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter96-95Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter97-95Tre Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter98-95Tre Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter98-96Evan Mobley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter98-98Jaylon Tyson makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter98-100Dean Wade makes dunk
- 4th Quarter101-100Kevin Huerter makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josh Giddey assists)
- 4th Quarter103-100Kevin Huerter makes 13-foot two point shot (Jalen Smith assists)
- 4th Quarter103-103Donovan Mitchell makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Tyrese Proctor assists)
- 4th Quarter104-103Isaac Okoro makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter105-103Isaac Okoro makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter107-103Ayo Dosunmu makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter108-103Nikola Vucevic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter109-103Isaac Okoro makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-103Isaac Okoro makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-105Donovan Mitchell makes 22-foot jumper (Sam Merrill assists)
- 4th Quarter112-105Nikola Vucevic makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot (Patrick Williams assists)
- 4th Quarter112-108Jaylon Tyson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Evan Mobley assists)
- 4th Quarter114-108Kevin Huerter makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter114-111Jaylon Tyson makes 26-foot three point jumper (De'Andre Hunter assists)
- 4th Quarter114-113De'Andre Hunter makes 17-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter116-113Isaac Okoro makes layup (Tre Jones assists)
- 4th Quarter116-115Jaylon Tyson makes driving layup (Sam Merrill assists)
- 4th Quarter117-115Tre Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter118-115Tre Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter119-115Tre Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter120-115Tre Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter120-116De'Andre Hunter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter121-116Tre Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter122-116Tre Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter122-119Donovan Mitchell makes 25-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter122-121Donovan Mitchell makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter122-123Donovan Mitchell makes driving layup (Jaylon Tyson assists)
- 4th Quarter122-124Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter122-125De'Andre Hunter makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter122-126De'Andre Hunter makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter122-127Jaylon Tyson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter122-128Jaylon Tyson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Cleveland Cavaliers, below favours Chicago Bulls.
Venue
- Rocket ArenaCleveland, OH
- Attendance19432
- OfficialsBill Kennedy, CJ Washington, Mousa Dagher
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