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Chicago Bulls 118, Cleveland Cavaliers 117: final score and stats

Chicago Bulls beat Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls 118 to Cleveland Cavaliers 117, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls.

NBATuesday, October 7, 2025
DateOct 7, 2025
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueRocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
TVPeacock
Attendance15,348

Line score

Team1234T
Chicago Bulls26312635118
Cleveland Cavaliers37203327117

Top performers

Chicago Bulls
PointsMatas Buzelis · 19
ReboundsJalen Smith · 9
AssistsYuki Kawamura · 5
RatingMatas Buzelis · 19 PTS, 8 REB
Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsDe'Andre Hunter · 17
ReboundsDe'Andre Hunter · 7
AssistsCraig Porter Jr. · 4
RatingCraig Porter Jr. · 17 PTS

Team comparison

Chicago BullsCleveland Cavaliers
Points per game
113.3
116.4
Points allowed per game
128.8
114.3
1-0Record0-1
4th in Central DivisionStanding2nd in Central Division
1-5Road record / home record4-2
LLLLLLast 5WLLWL
L8StreakW1

Team stats

Chicago BullsCleveland Cavaliers
42-81FG44-94
Field Goal %
52
47
13-403PT15-41
Three Point %
32
37
21-29FT14-24
Free Throw %
72
58
Rebounds
51
32
Offensive Rebounds
15
9
Defensive Rebounds
36
23
Assists
31
27
Steals
9
19
Blocks
4
3
Turnovers
26
15
Team Turnovers
0
0
Total Turnovers
26
15
Technical Fouls
0
0

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Chicago Bulls
Tobe Awaka F · Back
Out
Caleb Wilson F · Hand
Out
Dailyn Swain G · Back
Day-To-Day
Norman Powell G · Shoulder - Inflammation
Day-To-Day
Cleveland Cavaliers
Evan Mobley C · Toe
Out
Sam Merrill G · Elbow
Out

Box score

Chicago Bulls

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Isaac Okoro18113-72-63-422510022+8
Matas Buzelis18197-112-53-481201530-10
Nikola Vucevic1931-30-21-261100151+6
Kevin Huerter1931-71-30-031300034-3
Josh Giddey1431-40-21-235230030-7
Zach Collins14167-81-21-123300112-10
Jalen Smith1551-80-63-492001272+5
Patrick Williams16113-31-14-623100020-12
Julian Phillips1200-10-10-000101002-14
Noa Essengue1482-41-23-450200322+12
Jevon Carter12104-72-50-012010010+8
Tre Jones19104-50-02-212140011+16
Ayo Dosunmu19125-62-20-031000031+7
Team11842-8113-4021-2951312694153622

Cleveland Cavaliers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
De'Andre Hunter18177-91-22-271310161+3
Jarrett Allen1852-40-01-511020012+3
Evan Mobley18125-102-40-062211152+3
Donovan Mitchell1873-50-11-212220010+3
Jaylon Tyson1800-50-50-003012002+3
Larry Nance Jr.18114-90-53-334120213+4
Dean Wade1821-50-20-023020021+4
Miller Kopp751-21-22-210000011-6
Tristan Enaruna1231-50-21-210100101-8
Luke Travers1252-50-01-210010011-8
Nae'Qwan Tomlin18114-81-32-230020215+4
Thomas Bryant1262-42-30-022210022-8
Lonzo Ball1200-40-30-001100001-9
Team11744-9415-4114-2432271519392324

Recent form

Nov 11, 2026 · vs San Antonio SpursL 119-124
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 121-127
Nov 4, 2026 · at New York KnicksL 105-135
Nov 2, 2026 · at Philadelphia 76ersL 107-126
Oct 30, 2026 · at Boston CelticsL 111-125
Nov 11, 2026 · at New York KnicksW 115-107
Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124
Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95
Nov 4, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 116-124

Season series

Series tied 2-2
Mar 19, 2026CLE 115, CHI 110
Dec 19, 2025CHI 136, CLE 125
Dec 17, 2025CLE 111, CHI 127
Nov 8, 2025CHI 122, CLE 128

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Chicago Bulls won, 118-117, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

What was the final score of Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Chicago Bulls 118, Cleveland Cavaliers 117.

Who were the top performers?

Chicago Bulls: Matas Buzelis (19 points). Cleveland Cavaliers: De'Andre Hunter (17 points).

Where is Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers played?

Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.

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