The Chicago Bulls took the home victory over the Houston Rockets by 125-120 on another NBA day. The locals just beat the home away from home Dallas Mavericks by 101-117 and after that game they add a total of three wins in their last five games. For their part, the Visitors lost to the San Antonio Spurs 103-91, adding a total of four losses in their last five games. With this result, the Chicago Bulls have so far racked up six wins in 14 games played in the NBA, while the Houston Rockets remain with four wins in 12 games played.
The first quarter had several moves on the scoreboard, in fact the locals had a 10-0 run during the quarter, although the home side eventually fell behind and finished with a result of 28- 16. Later in the second quarter, the Chicago Bulls kept their difference on the scoreboard and finished with a partial score of 36-36. After that, the players accumulated a total of 64-52 points before the break.
During the third quarter, the players of the visiting team narrowed the gaps in the scoreboard, in fact, they had a partial during that quarter of 12-2 and concluded with a partial result of 29-34 (93-86). Finally, in the last quarter the visitors also managed to get closer in the light again, but not enough to win the game and the quarter ended in a partial result of 32-34. After all that, the game ended with a final result of 125-120 for the locals.
The Chicago Bulls’ victory was built on the 33 points, seven assists and four rebounds of Zach Lavine and the 18 points and seven rebounds of Lauri Markkanen. Victor Oladipo’s 32 points, nine assists and five rebounds and Christian Wood’s 30 points, one assist and nine rebounds were not enough for the Houston Rockets to win the game.
In the next NBA game, the Chicago Bulls will meet Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. For their part, the Houston Rockets will face the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center.
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