By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
The Chicago Bulls hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center and recorded their 11th win of the season.
Powered by Josh Giddey’s triple-double, the Bulls cruised to a 127–111 victory, with Nikola Vučević once again among the standout performers.
Giddey led the way with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, while Vučević narrowly missed a double-double, finishing with 20 points and nine rebounds. Matas Buzelis chipped in nine points for the hosts.
In the other game of the night, played between December 17 and 18, the Memphis Grizzlies earned a road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, 116–110.
Former Partizan center and Australian national team big man Jock Landale posted a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds, burying a crucial three-pointer late to seal the victory for the Grizzlies.
Jaren Jackson Jr. topped all scorers with 28 points and added 12 rebounds, while Spaniard Santi Aldama finished just shy of a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. For Minnesota, Rudy Gobert registered 16 points and 16 boards.
Chicago Bulls – Cleveland Cavaliers 127-111
Minnesota Timberwolves – Memphis Grizzlies 110-116
Standings
Eastern Conference
1. Detroit Pistons 21-5
2. New York Knicks 18-7
3. Toronto Raptors 16-11
4. Boston Celtics 15-11
5. Orlando Magic 15-11
6. Philadelphia 76ers 15-11
7. Atlanta Hawks 15-12
8. Miami Heat 14-12
9. Cleveland Cavaliers 15-13
10. Chicago Bulls 11-15
11. Milwaukee Bucks 11-16
12. Charlotte Hornets 8-18
13. Brooklyn Nets 7-18
14. Indiana Pacers 6-20
15. Washington Wizards 4-20
Western Conference
1. Oklahoma City Thunder 24-2
2. Denver Nuggets 19-6
3. Los Angeles Lakers 18-7
4. San Antonio Spurs 18-7
5. Houston Rockets 16-7
6. Minnesota Timberwolves 17-10
7. Phoenix Suns 14-12
8. Golden State Warriors 13-14
9. Memphis Grizzlies 13-14
10. Utah Jazz 10-15
11. Portland Trail Blazers 10-16
12. Dallas Mavericks 10-17
13. Los Angeles Clippers 6-20
14. Sacramento Kings 6-20
15. New Orleans Pelicans 5-22
-Top 6 teams from each conference advance directly to the Playoffs
-Teams seventh through tenth from each conference advance to the Play-Ins