The Chicago Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-111 on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at the United Center.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) celebrates with his teammates after a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) celebrates with his teammates after a victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/guard De'Andre Hunter (12) dunks on Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (25) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cleveland Cavaliers forward/guard De’Andre Hunter (12) dunks on Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (25) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls forward/guard Isaac Okoro (left) pressures Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls forward/guard Isaac Okoro (left) pressures Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) tries to block a pass attempt by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) tries to block a pass attempt by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević (9) pulls down a rebound in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević (9) pulls down a rebound in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević (9) passes out to a teammate in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević (9) passes out to a teammate in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) scores on a layup in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) scores on a layup in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) heads down the court after hitting a 3-pointer in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) heads down the court after hitting a 3-pointer in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the hoop in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the hoop in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) isn't able to complete the dunk as he is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (20) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) isn’t able to complete the dunk as he is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (20) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers center/forward Thomas Bryant (3) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers center/forward Thomas Bryant (3) in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls forward/guard Isaac Okoro (35) saves the ball from going out of bounds in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls forward/guard Isaac Okoro (35) saves the ball from going out of bounds in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) and Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) try to collect a loose ball in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) and Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) try to collect a loose ball in the second half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) goes in for a layup in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) goes in for a layup in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots a 3-pointer in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots a 3-pointer in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30) puts up a shot in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30) puts up a shot in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
The Chicago Bulls bench cheers after a layup by guard Coby White (0) in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)The Chicago Bulls bench cheers after a layup by guard Coby White (0) in the second half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) and forward/center Jalen Smith (25) congratulate one another going into a timeout in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) and forward/center Jalen Smith (25) congratulate one another going into a timeout in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) tries to collect a rebound in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) tries to collect a rebound in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls forward/center Zach Collins (12) looks to grab a rebound in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls forward/center Zach Collins (12) looks to grab a rebound in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević (9) pulls down a rebound in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vučević (9) pulls down a rebound in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Kevin Huerter (13) dunks in front of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls guard/forward Kevin Huerter (13) dunks in front of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (2) tries to drive through the defense of Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) and forward/center Jalen Smith (25) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (2) tries to drive through the defense of Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) and forward/center Jalen Smith (25) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives on Chicago Bulls forward/center Zach Collins (12) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives on Chicago Bulls forward/center Zach Collins (12) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) tries to block the shot of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) tries to block the shot of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (25) defends against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) on a drive to the basket by Porter Jr. in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (25) defends against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) on a drive to the basket by Porter Jr. in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (2) throws a pass over Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (25) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (2) throws a pass over Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (25) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (20) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer in the first half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Jaylon Tyson (20) celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer in the first half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) throws a pass over Chicago Bulls forward/guard Isaac Okoro (35) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) throws a pass over Chicago Bulls forward/guard Isaac Okoro (35) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) puts a move on Chicago Bulls forward/guard Isaac Okoro (35) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) puts a move on Chicago Bulls forward/guard Isaac Okoro (35) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) makes a move in the first half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) makes a move in the first half of a game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) pushes off Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. A foul was called on White for the push off. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) pushes off Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) in the first half of a game at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. A foul was called on White for the push off. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Benny the Bull, dressed as Santa Claus, drives a small car around the court during a timeout in the second half of a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Benny the Bull, dressed as Santa Claus, drives a small car around the court during a timeout in the second half of a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls radio color commentator Bill Wennington wears a Bulls Santa hat while broadcasting a game between the Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls radio color commentator Bill Wennington wears a Bulls Santa hat while broadcasting a game between the Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Benny the Bull is seen encased in wrapping paper in the second half of a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Benny the Bull is seen encased in wrapping paper in the second half of a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan gives some directions to the his team in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan gives some directions to the his team in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan argues with a referee in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan argues with a referee in the first half of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis warms up for a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis warms up for a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis warms up for a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis warms up for a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center in Chicago on Dec. 17, 2025. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)