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Bulls vs Cavaliers final: the Chicago Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-125 on December 19, 2025 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulls | 32 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 136 |
| Cavaliers | 32 | 23 | 44 | 26 | 125 |
Top Performers
Bulls
- 24 PTS Matas Buzelis
- 15 REB Nikola Vučević
- 9 AST Coby White
Cavaliers
- 35 PTS Darius Garland
- 12 REB Jarrett Allen
- 8 AST Darius Garland
Bulls vs Cavaliers Box Score
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coby White G | 29 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5-13 | 1-5 | 2-2 | +16 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 33 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 9-15 | 2-8 | 4-6 | +7 |
| Isaac Okoro FG | 19 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Josh Giddey G | 29 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-15 | 3-7 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 32 | 24 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11-20 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Zach Collins FC | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4-5 | 3-3 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Kevin Huerter GF | 20 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6-12 | 2-8 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Ayo Dosunmu G | 13 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 0-1 | -2 |
| Patrick Williams F | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Tre Jones G | 22 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5-7 | 2-2 | 4-4 | +18 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 15 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +9 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade FC | 27 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 25 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4-10 | 0-3 | 1-1 | -1 |
| Darius Garland G | 33 | 35 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13-27 | 6-12 | 3-3 | +3 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 26 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-15 | 3-8 | 1-2 | -10 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 29 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6-9 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-14 | 2-5 | 1-2 | -2 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 25 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-10 | 1-4 | 4-5 | -13 |
| Luke Travers G | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 16 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-6 | 1-3 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Lonzo Ball G | 28 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-2 | 1-2 | -11 |
Bulls vs Cavaliers Recap
Chicago beat Cleveland 136-125, pulling away in the second quarter to build an 11-point halftime lead that the Bulls never relinquished. Chicago improved to 12-15.
The Bulls shot 34-23 in the second quarter, stretching their margin to 11 by halftime. Cleveland cut it to 2 after three quarters at 101-99, but Chicago answered with a 35-26 fourth to seal it. The Bulls made 53 of 102 shots while holding the Cavaliers to 48 of 101.
Matas Buzelis led Chicago with 24 points as Nikola Vučević grabbed 15 rebounds. Darius Garland countered with 35 points for Cleveland, but the Cavaliers turned the ball over 15 times to Chicago's 12.
The number to know: 66-55. The Bulls' 11-point halftime lead proved decisive, as Cleveland could not catch up despite scoring 26 in the fourth quarter.
Team Stats
| Bulls | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 53-102 | Field Goals | 48-101 |
| 52.0% | FG % | 47.5% |
| 18-47 | 3-Pointers | 14-39 |
| 38.3% | 3P % | 35.9% |
| 12-15 | Free Throws | 15-19 |
| 80.0% | FT % | 78.9% |
| 48 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 13 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 34 | Assists | 31 |
| 12 | Steals | 10 |
| 5 | Blocks | 1 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 14 | Fouls | 17 |
| 14 | Biggest Lead | 11 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bulls | 60.8% | 10.0% | 28.3% | 0.118 |
 Cavaliers | 54.5% | 12.1% | 27.1% | 0.149 |
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
- Friday, December 19, 20257:30 PM ET / 4:30 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
- W vs Cavaliers 127-111 Dec 17, 2025
- L vs Pelicans 104-114 Dec 14, 2025
- W @ Hornets 129-126 Dec 12, 2025
- L vs Warriors 91-123 Dec 7, 2025
- L vs Pacers 105-120 Dec 5, 2025
Cavaliers last 5
- L @ Bulls 111-127 Dec 17, 2025
- L vs Hornets 111-119 Dec 14, 2025
- W @ Wizards 130-126 Dec 12, 2025
- L vs Warriors 94-99 Dec 6, 2025
- W vs Spurs 130-117 Dec 5, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 19, 2026 Cavaliers @ Bulls 115-110
- Dec 17, 2025 Cavaliers @ Bulls 111-127
- Nov 8, 2025 Bulls @ Cavaliers 122-128
More NBA Games on Dec 19, 2025
- Final
Miami Heat0-4116
Boston Celtics2-1129Top: White 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1116
New York Knicks0-3107Top: Maxey 30 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2126
Atlanta Hawks2-298Top: Wembanyama 26 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0107
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1112Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 35 PTSBox 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 Dec 19, 2025?
The Chicago Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-125 on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 24 points.
What are the Bulls and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Bulls were 12-15 and the Cavaliers were 15-14 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Bulls vs Cavaliers?
Matas Buzelis scored 24 for the Bulls. Darius Garland scored 35 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Bulls vs Cavaliers season series?
The Cavaliers 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 32-32, Q2 34-23, Q3 35-44, Q4 35-26.
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.