The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to four games with a dramatic comeback victory over the Chicago Bulls at Rocket Arena on November 8.
Despite ongoing injury concerns, the Cavs defeated the Bulls 128-122. All-Star guard Darius Garland was absent, as Cleveland chose to rest him after playing the previous night against the Washington Wizards, avoiding back-to-back games for now.
Trailing 122-116 with 1:47 remaining, the Cavaliers went on a decisive 12-0 run to close the game. Donovan Mitchell and De'Andre Hunter sparked the comeback with 10 quick points in crunch time. Guard Jaylon Tyson sealed the comeback with two foul shots in the final 4.3 seconds.
The Bulls had a brief lead of 122-116 with 1:47 left, boosted by guard Tre Jones, who made six consecutive free throws across three trips to the line.
“The Cavs trailed 122-116 with 1:47 left in the fourth quarter, but they closed the game on a 12-0 run to beat the Bulls 128-122.”
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Summary: The Cavaliers overcame injuries and a late deficit to earn a thrilling victory, highlighting their resilience and team depth.