Zach LaVine's impressive 35-point performance led the Chicago Bulls to a 112-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, ending the Bulls' five-game losing streak. Talen Horton-Tucker contributed 18 points off the bench, while Josh Giddey recorded a near triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists. The win improved the Bulls' record to 2-6 in back-to-back games this season.
The Clippers, missing starters Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac, saw their four-game winning streak come to an end. Norman Powell was the standout for Los Angeles, scoring 27 points, while James Harden added 17 points and 10 assists. The team struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 9 of 42 attempts, while the Bulls made 15 three-pointers, including five from LaVine.
Significant moments during the game included LaVine's dominant third quarter, where he scored 15 points, helping the Bulls outscore the Clippers 36-16 and establish a sizable lead. The Bulls controlled the boards, out-rebounding the Clippers 54-40, a critical factor in the victory. Up next, the Bulls will face the Golden State Warriors, while the Clippers will host the Boston Celtics.