The Chicago Bulls faced a challenging matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, missing key players including Nikola Vucevic, Lonzo Ball, and Josh Giddey. Despite their struggles, coach Billy Donovan praised the Cavaliers' depth and versatility, highlighting their ability to score through multiple avenues, including outside shooting and offensive rebounds. The Bulls managed to keep the game close until a pivotal fourth-quarter run by the Cavs sealed the game, with Donovan Mitchell leading the charge. The Bulls, now 24-38, must improve defensively to compete against top teams like Cleveland, who dominate late in games.