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ThunderChicago Bulls @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Nov 8, 2025
Bulls vs Cavaliers final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 128-122 on November 8, 2025 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 29 | 43 | 26 | 24 | 122 |
| Cavaliers | 32 | 24 | 40 | 32 | 128 |
Top Performers
Bulls
- 19 PTS Isaac Okoro
- 11 REB Jalen Smith
- 6 AST Josh Giddey
Cavaliers
- 29 PTS De'Andre Hunter
- 8 REB Evan Mobley
- 8 AST Sam Merrill
Bulls vs Cavaliers Box Score
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey G | 32 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5-18 | 0-3 | 5-5 | -12 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 29 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4-11 | 0-2 | 1-2 | -23 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 17 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-6 | 0-3 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Tre Jones G | 30 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-9 | 0-3 | 11-12 | -26 |
| Isaac Okoro FG | 32 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-7 | 3-4 | 6-6 | -9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kevin Huerter GF | 28 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6-10 | 2-4 | 1-2 | +2 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 22 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-11 | 1-2 | 3-3 | +11 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 18 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6-6 | 4-4 | 2-2 | +17 |
| Patrick Williams F | 23 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 3-4 | 2-2 | +10 |
| Julian Phillips F | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 29 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10-16 | 4-8 | 5-7 | +23 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 24 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4-8 | 0-0 | 3-6 | +3 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 30 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6-10 | 3-4 | 2-2 | +6 |
| Evan Mobley F | 33 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9-14 | 1-4 | 5-7 | +17 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 35 | 29 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10-24 | 5-12 | 4-4 | +14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tyrese Proctor G | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Dean Wade FC | 19 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Craig Porter G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Sam Merrill G | 27 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-8 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Lonzo Ball G | 22 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -8 |
Bulls vs Cavaliers Recap
Cleveland beat Chicago 128-122 on a fourth-quarter run, improving to 7-3 while the Bulls fell to 6-3. The Cavaliers outscored Chicago 32-24 in the final period to erase a 2-point deficit after three quarters.
Chicago shot well from the free-throw line, making 33 of 36, but Cleveland controlled the game with ball movement. The Bulls led 72-56 at halftime after outscoring the Cavaliers 43-24 in the second quarter. Cleveland's defense tightened in the second half, forcing only 9 turnovers compared to Chicago's 13.
De'Andre Hunter led the Cavaliers with 29 points. Isaac Okoro paced the Bulls with 19 points while Jalen Smith grabbed 11 rebounds. Cleveland shot 46 of 94 from the field and made 17 three-pointers, compared to Chicago's 38 of 84 and 13 threes.
The number to know: Cleveland had 32 assists to Chicago's 27, spreading the offense across more scorers down the stretch.
Team Stats
| Bulls | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 38-84 | Field Goals | 46-94 |
| 45.2% | FG % | 48.9% |
| 13-29 | 3-Pointers | 17-46 |
| 44.8% | 3P % | 37.0% |
| 33-36 | Free Throws | 19-26 |
| 91.7% | FT % | 73.1% |
| 49 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 10 |
| 27 | Assists | 32 |
| 8 | Steals | 6 |
| 4 | Blocks | 7 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 25 | Fouls | 27 |
| 19 | Biggest Lead | 9 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bulls | 53.0% | 11.5% | 25.6% | 0.393 |
 Cavaliers | 58.0% | 7.9% | 20.4% | 0.202 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Bulls vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, November 8, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Bulls Chicago Sports Network · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Bulls vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Bulls last 5
- L @ Bucks 110-126 Nov 7, 2025
- W vs 76ers 113-111 Nov 4, 2025
- L @ Knicks 116-128 Nov 2, 2025
- W vs Knicks 135-125 Oct 31, 2025
- W vs Kings 126-113 Oct 29, 2025
Cavaliers last 5
- W @ Wizards 148-115 Nov 7, 2025
- W vs 76ers 132-121 Nov 5, 2025
- W vs Hawks 117-109 Nov 2, 2025
- L vs Raptors 101-112 Oct 31, 2025
- L @ Celtics 105-125 Oct 29, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 19, 2026 Cavaliers @ Bulls 115-110
- Dec 19, 2025 Bulls @ Cavaliers 136-125
- Dec 17, 2025 Cavaliers @ Bulls 111-127
More NBA Games on Nov 8, 2025
- Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2111
Washington Wizards2-2105Top: Marshall 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1120
Philadelphia 76ers3-1130Top: Maxey 31 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3119
San Antonio Spurs2-2126Top: III 41 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers3-0131
Miami Heat0-4136Top: Avdija 33 PTS, 11 REB, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-1102
Atlanta Hawks2-2122Top: Dončić 22 PTS, 11 ASTBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2100
Denver Nuggets1-2117Top: Jokić 32 PTS, 14 REB, 14 ASTBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2114
Los Angeles Clippers1-2103Top: Zubac 21 PTS, 15 REBBox score ›
That covers Bulls vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Bulls host the Knicks Oct 28; Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28.
Bulls vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Bulls vs Cavaliers on Nov 8, 2025?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 128-122 on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. De'Andre Hunter led the Cavaliers with 29 points.
What are the Bulls and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Bulls were 6-3 and the Cavaliers were 7-3 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Bulls vs Cavaliers?
Isaac Okoro scored 19 for the Bulls. De'Andre Hunter scored 29 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Bulls vs Cavaliers season series?
The Bulls lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Bulls vs Cavaliers game?
The Cavaliers beat the Bulls 115-110 on Mar 19, 2026 on the road.
Where was Bulls vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Bulls vs Cavaliers?
Bulls-Cavaliers: Q1 29-32, Q2 43-24, Q3 26-40, Q4 24-32.
What is next for the Bulls and Cavaliers?
Bulls host the Knicks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.