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LakersCleveland Cavaliers @ Chicago Bulls: Dec 17, 2025
Cavaliers vs Bulls final: the Chicago Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-111 on December 17, 2025 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 34 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 111 |
| Bulls | 33 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 127 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 32 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 7 REB Lonzo Ball
- 6 AST Darius Garland
Bulls
- 25 PTS Coby White
- 11 REB Josh Giddey
- 11 AST Josh Giddey
Cavaliers vs Bulls Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell G | 32 | 32 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11-23 | 4-9 | 6-6 | -15 |
| Dean Wade FC | 21 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Darius Garland G | 30 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-16 | 3-7 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 27 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7-9 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 32 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8-10 | 2-4 | 3-4 | -15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 27 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-9 | 2-6 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Craig Porter G | 17 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Tyrese Proctor G | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 18 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -5 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 2-4 | -2 |
| Lonzo Ball G | 17 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1-5 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -8 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matas Buzelis F | 22 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 3-4 | +15 |
| Coby White G | 30 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8-13 | 3-5 | 6-7 | -1 |
| Isaac Okoro FG | 30 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Josh Giddey G | 33 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8-18 | 5-11 | 2-2 | +15 |
| Nikola Vučević C | 28 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9-14 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kevin Huerter GF | 25 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-9 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Dalen Terry G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Patrick Williams F | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Jalen Smith FC | 15 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Zach Collins FC | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4-8 | 1-4 | 1-3 | +4 |
| Tre Jones G | 24 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5-7 | 0-1 | 1-2 | +20 |
Cavaliers vs Bulls Recap
Chicago beat Cleveland 127-111, a 16-point margin built in the second half. The Bulls improved to 11-15, while the Cavaliers fell to 15-13.
The Bulls took a 4-point lead into halftime at 62-58. Cleveland cut the gap to 7 points after three quarters, but Chicago pulled away in the fourth with a 32-23 quarter to close it out. The Bulls shot 50 of 89 from the field while forcing 20 turnovers from Cleveland.
Coby White led Chicago with 25 points. Donovan Mitchell scored 32 for Cleveland, but Josh Giddey's 11 rebounds and 11 assists fueled the Bulls' attack. Chicago's advantage in assists was decisive: 35 to 26.
The number to know: Chicago turned the ball over just 15 times to Cleveland's 20, a difference that proved crucial in maintaining control down the stretch.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 42-87 | Field Goals | 50-89 |
| 48.3% | FG % | 56.2% |
| 12-39 | 3-Pointers | 14-36 |
| 30.8% | 3P % | 38.9% |
| 15-18 | Free Throws | 13-18 |
| 83.3% | FT % | 72.2% |
| 40 | Rebounds | 43 |
| 8 | Off. Rebounds | 6 |
| 26 | Assists | 35 |
| 6 | Steals | 12 |
| 3 | Blocks | 3 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 16 | Fouls | 17 |
| 12 | Biggest Lead | 19 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 55.2% | 17.4% | 17.8% | 0.172 |
 Bulls | 64.0% | 13.4% | 15.8% | 0.146 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Bulls Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, December 17, 20258:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
- Arena
- United CenterChicago
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Cavaliers vs Bulls Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
- 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
- L vs Trail Blazers 110-122 Dec 3, 2025
Bulls last 5
- 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
- L vs Nets 103-113 Dec 3, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 19, 2026 Cavaliers @ Bulls 115-110
- Dec 19, 2025 Bulls @ Cavaliers 136-125
- Nov 8, 2025 Bulls @ Cavaliers 122-128
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That covers Cavaliers vs Bulls: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28; Bulls host the Knicks Oct 28.
Cavaliers vs Bulls FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Bulls on Dec 17, 2025?
The Chicago Bulls beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-111 on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at United Center in Chicago. Coby White led the Bulls with 25 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Bulls records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 15-13 and the Bulls were 11-15 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Bulls?
Donovan Mitchell scored 32 for the Cavaliers. Coby White scored 25 for the Bulls.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Bulls season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Bulls game?
The Cavaliers beat the Bulls 115-110 on Mar 19, 2026 on the road.
Where was Cavaliers vs Bulls played?
At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Bulls?
Cavaliers-Bulls: Q1 34-33, Q2 24-29, Q3 30-33, Q4 23-32.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Bulls?
Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Bulls host the Knicks on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.