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MavericksCleveland Cavaliers @ Chicago Bulls: Mar 19, 2026
Cavaliers vs Bulls final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 115-110 on March 19, 2026 at United Center, Chicago.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 32 | 29 | 32 | 22 | 115 |
| Bulls | 22 | 23 | 28 | 37 | 110 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 36 PTS James Harden
- 14 REB Evan Mobley
- 9 AST James Harden
Bulls
- 20 PTS Tre Jones
- 11 REB Guerschon Yabusele
- 19 AST Josh Giddey
Cavaliers vs Bulls Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson F | 23 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8-14 | 2-4 | 0-2 | +1 |
| Evan Mobley F | 36 | 26 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12-19 | 0-1 | 2-6 | +11 |
| Sam Merrill G | 31 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5-12 | 3-8 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Dean Wade FC | 18 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +2 |
| James Harden G | 36 | 36 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10-23 | 7-13 | 9-11 | +9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 15 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-2 | 0-2 | +4 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 16 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 6-6 | +7 |
| Keon Ellis G | 26 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2-6 | 0-3 | 4-4 | -6 |
| Max Strus GF | 23 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0-5 | 0-5 | 0-0 | -7 |
Chicago Bulls
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton G | 18 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-11 | 1-5 | 2-2 | -12 |
| Josh Giddey G | 36 | 9 | 6 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4-11 | 1-5 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Tre Jones G | 31 | 20 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6-12 | 2-4 | 6-8 | +4 |
| Nick Richards C | 29 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-11 | 1-2 | 1-4 | +11 |
| Matas Buzelis F | 32 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5-13 | 2-9 | 1-2 | -20 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Leonard Miller F | 19 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-9 | 1-3 | 1-1 | -2 |
| Guerschon Yabusele F | 29 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4-8 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Patrick Williams F | 20 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2-5 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Rob Dillingham G | 21 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7-14 | 3-7 | 0-0 | -9 |
Cavaliers vs Bulls Recap
The Cavaliers beat the Bulls by building a 20-point lead through three quarters and holding off a 37-point fourth from Chicago. Cleveland moved to 43-27, while the Bulls fell to 28-42.
The lead grew in every quarter before the fourth. The Cavaliers outscored the Bulls 32-22 in the first, 29-23 in the second and 32-28 in the third. Cavaliers 61-45 at halftime, then 93-73 after three. Cleveland also won the rebounding, 54 to 47, and took 21 of 31 free throws to Chicago's 11 of 17.
James Harden scored 36 points and added 9 assists for Cleveland. Evan Mobley pulled down 14 rebounds. For Chicago, Tre Jones led the scoring with 20 points, and Josh Giddey handed out 19 assists. The Cavaliers made 14 of 41 three-pointers and turned the ball over 14 times, two fewer than the Bulls.
The number to know: 16 turnovers for Chicago, which gave Cleveland extra possessions in a game that ended with a 5-point margin.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| 40-91 | Field Goals | 42-94 |
| 44.0% | FG % | 44.7% |
| 14-41 | 3-Pointers | 15-44 |
| 34.1% | 3P % | 34.1% |
| 21-31 | Free Throws | 11-17 |
| 67.7% | FT % | 64.7% |
| 54 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 16 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 26 | Assists | 27 |
| 11 | Steals | 11 |
| 5 | Blocks | 7 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 17 | Fouls | 24 |
| 29 | Biggest Lead | 9 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 51.6% | 11.8% | 31.4% | 0.231 |
 Bulls | 52.7% | 13.6% | 24.0% | 0.117 |
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
- Thursday, March 19, 20268:00 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
- W @ Bucks 123-116 Mar 17, 2026
- L vs Mavericks 120-130 Mar 15, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 138-105 Mar 13, 2026
- L @ Magic 122-128 Mar 11, 2026
- W vs 76ers 115-101 Mar 9, 2026
Bulls last 5
- L vs Raptors 109-139 Mar 18, 2026
- W vs Grizzlies 132-107 Mar 16, 2026
- L @ Clippers 108-119 Mar 13, 2026
- L @ Lakers 130-142 Mar 12, 2026
- W @ Warriors 130-124 Mar 10, 2026
Previous meetings
- Dec 19, 2025 Bulls @ Cavaliers 136-125
- Dec 17, 2025 Cavaliers @ Bulls 111-127
- Nov 8, 2025 Bulls @ Cavaliers 122-128
More NBA Games on Mar 19, 2026
- Final
Orlando Magic1-2111
Charlotte Hornets3-1130Top: White 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-1117
Washington Wizards2-295Top: Duren 24 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-299
New Orleans Pelicans0-3105Top: III 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2100
San Antonio Spurs2-2101Top: Wembanyama 34 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-1134
Miami Heat0-4126Top: Dončić 60 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-396
Utah Jazz1-3128Top: Bailey 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1139
Sacramento Kings0-4118Top: Edgecombe 38 PTS, 11 ASTBox score ›
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 Mar 19, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Chicago Bulls 115-110 on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at United Center in Chicago. James Harden led the Cavaliers with 36 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Bulls records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 43-27 and the Bulls were 28-42 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Bulls?
James Harden scored 36 for the Cavaliers. Tre Jones scored 20 for the Bulls.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Bulls season series?
The Bulls lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Bulls game?
The Bulls beat the Cavaliers 136-125 on Dec 19, 2025 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 32-22, Q2 29-23, Q3 32-28, Q4 22-37.
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.