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Game is Over
The game is over. Thank you for joining us for the broadcast of the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-117 Chicago Bulls game in the 2025 NBA Preseason game at the United Center. We look forward to seeing you at VAVEL for more broadcasts.
Key moments
4Q | 1:38
Cleveland pulls its starters and will be all hands on deck. Chicago scores a pair of wins against the Cavs to continue its preseason run in the best possible way. Cleveland hasn't had much of anything overall, with its second straight loss.
4Q | 3:41
Time called on the court, 8 points ahead and it already seems like there will be no more. The Cavaliers faded in the second half and it only remains to be seen if they will have one last moment before it's all over or if they will cool off.
4Q | 5:33
Chicago continues to control the game, and Cleveland begins to fall further and further behind. The home team begins to prolong its possessions to run down the clock and approach the final minutes of the period.
4Q | 7:11
Cleveland is starting to fade, and the game is becoming more and more decided. The visitors were unable to secure the game, and the Bulls dominated from the break from start to finish to get close to victory.
4Q | 9:49
The Cavaliers are pressing hard, cutting the deficit to 2 points, and constantly looking for offensive drives that will bring them within striking distance of a tie. Time is running out in the game, and everything is still to be decided. A slow restart for the Bulls.
4Q | 12:00
The final quarter begins with a 1-point lead for the home team, the partial score is Cleveland Cavaliers 86-87 Chicago Bulls in the 2025 NBA Preseason. The time has come to decide the winner at the United Center.
End of the third
3Q | 2:19
The visitors' comeback gives the Cavaliers a run and regains control of the court. A good effort from the Bulls, who are showing a lot of promise in the game and are starting to rotate their roster more.
3Q | 4:42
Despite the Cavs' constant attempts to get on the scoreboard, the home team maintains its lead and continues to control the pace of the game. A somewhat out-of-touch Donovan Mitchell, and Cleveland needs him.
3Q | 6:14
The Bulls pull away on the scoreboard and force their opponent to call a second timeout. Chicago's pressure is heavy, as they push further and further ahead and aim for a double-digit lead, with Josh Giddey leading the team with 16 points.
3Q | 8:29
Chicago controls the pace and begins to pull away on the court. The home team plays better after the break and forces their opponent to call a timeout to avoid falling too far behind. A great comeback and a 5-point lead.
3Q | 10:06
Chicago continues to control the game, and Cleveland is starting to fall further behind. The game could end early and by a significant margin. The visitors are making adjustments to close the gap on the pitch.
3Q | 12:00
The third quarter begins with a 3-point lead for the home team, the partial score is Cleveland Cavaliers 47-50 Chicago Bulls of the 2025 NBA Preseason. The best moments of the game are coming up at the United Center.
Halftime
2Q | 1:25
Chicago is doing well, avoiding danger and maintaining their lead. The Cavs are unable to put together any solid offensive runs, and the deficit remains at 3 points as time runs out in the second period.
2Q | 2:54
With great control on the court, the Cavaliers managed to get into a groove and maintain their lead at 2 points. Chicago called a second half to try to continue the team's good momentum on the court.
2Q | 5:27
Cavaliers timeout, two consecutive three-pointers from Chicago pull them two points clear, and the visitors are putting the brakes on everything. Time for Cleveland to readjust if they don't want the lead to continue to grow.
2Q | 7:11
The Cavaliers are on a 4-0 run, with a one-possession deficit, and the home team must slow down the game. Chicago's long-range game is proving very effective, keeping them within striking distance of an early tie.
2Q | 9:56
The Bulls are improving their pace, making 3-point runs and pulling away in the game. Cleveland's strong start seems to be over at the start of the new period. A significant difference could be on the way.
2Q | 12:00
The second quarter starts with a 1-point lead for the visitors, the partial score is Cleveland Cavaliers 33-32 Chicago Bulls of the 2025 NBA Preseason. The best moments of the game are coming up at the United Center.
Bye to the first
1Q | 1:28
The Cavaliers' 3-0 run turned the game around and took a minimal lead, with good rotations by Cleveland to take the lead. The Bulls' key players were rested, and a bigger lead could emerge on the duel.
1Q | 3:01
They went all out on the court, with Jarrett Allen and Nikola Vucevic dunking to keep the lead at 3 points. Little came from the Bulls after the break, but Cleveland's defense was well-prepared, preventing everything.
1Q | 5:47
Consecutive baskets from the Bulls, and they close the gap by four points. A second timeout is called on the court. Now it's up to the Cavaliers, who must avoid falling too short on the court. The game is tightening.
2Q | 8:33
A 5-2 run by the Cavs forced the timeout, and the visitors completely dominated, setting the pace and trying to win early. The Bulls were surprised and will look to adjust their game to get back into the game.
1Q | 10:25
The home team got off to a great start. The visitors are playing better and are beginning to pull away from their opponent. A close-run game is underway, and we have a lively start to the game on both sides of the United Center court.
1Q | 12:00
The NBA preseason game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls kicks off at the United Center. Follow all the action from this great matchup here on VAVEL. We'll have a great game on the court today.
About to begin
We're just minutes away from the start of the game presentation and NBA preseason protocols for this preseason game between the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center. Great game today.
All set!
The United Center is ready for the start of this game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls. Both teams will be looking for a win to continue the NBA Preseason in the best possible way. A great game awaits us on the court.
Cavs lineup!
Bulls lineup!
Referees
James Capers (#19), Marc Davis (#8), Ben Taylor (#46), and Ed Malloy (#14) are the designated referees for the 2025-2026 NBA Preseason game between the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center.
The Season Continues!
The NBA championship continues, and the preseason is in full swing, with teams looking to fine-tune their chemistry to achieve their goals. This time, we have a matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers, two teams that have recently undergone a period of change and now aim to be a playoff team.
Here are the Cavs!
Bulls appeared!
Last game!
The last time the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers met was last season, when the Indiana team won on the road by a score of 110 to 104, with a great performance from Donovan Mitchell with a double-double and Jarrett Allen with a great performance.
The Preview!
Today we have a very interesting game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls, with both teams looking for a win to continue the 2025 NBA Preseason in style. Big game today to continue both team preparation.
Here we go!
There's just under an hour until the Cleveland Cavaliers-Chicago Bulls game kicks off at the United Center. Both teams will be looking for a win. Who will pull it off this time? Follow our coverage on VAVEL.
