7 winning streak ends! Clippers lose to Bulls, George 27+11 DeRozan 35+7
The NBA regular season continued, and the Chicago Bulls (9 wins and 4 losses) regained their victory. DeRozan scored 35 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. LaVine scored 29 points and 7 rebounds. They led the team to a small climax in the fourth quarter to re-establish the advantage. The Bulls beat the Los Angeles Express 100-90 in the away game. The fleet (8 wins and 5 losses). The Clippers’ 7-game winning streak was ended.
DeRozan of the Bulls had 35 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists, LaVine had 29 points and 7 rebounds, and Ball had 10 points and 5 rebounds. The Clippers' George had 27 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, Bledsoe had 21 points and 6 rebounds, and Jackson had 13 points.
The Clippers quickly took an 8-5 lead at home. DeRozan scored 6 points in a row. He led the team to a 13-0 spurt, and the Bulls came back 18-8. George made two free throws, Jones and DeRozan combined for 4 points, and the Bulls led by 12 points. After the two teams each scored a few points, DeRozan made a successful shot, and the Bulls ended the first quarter with a 30-17 lead with 13 points. DeRozan scored 12 points in a single quarter.
After the start of the second quarter, the two teams saw a few rounds, George made two free throws, Kennard hit a three-pointer from the left, and the Clippers chased to 28-36. Ball and Caruso responded to the three-pointer and reopened. Mann and George combined for 5 points. DeRozan countered by 5 points. The Bulls led 50-38 at 1 minute and 50 seconds before halftime. The Clippers chased another 4 points. DeRozan kept his hand and scored 4 points. Jackson hit a three-pointer from the left. At halftime, the Clippers trailed by 9 points 45-54.
DeRozan of the Bulls scored 21 points in the first half, LaVine and Ball scored 8 points each; George of the Clippers scored 15 points and 3 rebounds.
The Clippers tried to counterattack after the start of the third quarter. The Bulls quickly fought back to maintain the lead. DeRozan and LaVine joined forces with 4 points. With 5 minutes and 45 seconds left in this quarter, the Bulls led 67-56 by 11 points. In Batum's three-pointer, George scored 5 points in a row. They led the team to a counterattack wave of 8-1, and the Clippers were only 4 points behind. LaVine hit a jumper to temporarily stabilize the situation, Bledsoe succeeded with 3 points, and the Clippers trailed 69-72. DeRozan came forward and made two free throws, Green hit a three-pointer from the right wing, and the Bulls finished the third quarter with a 6-point lead 77-71.
George and Mann teamed up with 7 points to start the fourth quarter, and the Clippers led the way. After the Bulls timeout, DeRozan hit two goals. LaVine made a three-pointer. They led the team to a 9-0 spurt. The Bulls led 86-78 by 8 points. Bledsoe and Jackson made three-pointers in turn. Green, DeRozan and Ball combined for 7 points. With 3 minutes and 45 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the Bulls led by 9 points 93-84. George hit a three-pointer, Jackson also made a three-pointer, LaVine hit back with 5 points, and the Bulls led 98-90 with 51.6 seconds left in the fourth quarter. George missed a three-pointer, the Clippers missed the opportunity to chase points, they lost 90-100.
Bulls starting lineup: Ball, Caruso, LaVine, DeRozan, Bradley
Clippers starting lineup: Bledsoe, Jackson, George, Batum, Zubac