Bulls beat Cavaliers in opener
The Chicago Bulls went on an 11-2 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 97-95 on opening night at United Center.
The Cavaliers led 83-82 when Nikola Mirotic’s 13-foot floater put the Bulls ahead for good with 5:18 left. They took a 93-85 lead with 2:42 left.
The Cavaliers had the ball down 2 with 3.6 seconds left, but Jimmy Butler III stole the ball from Mo Williams. A basket would have tied the game.
During clutch time, the Bulls outscored the Cavaliers 6-5.
Mirotic had 19 points and 9 rebounds.
For the Cavaliers, LeBron James had 25 points (18 in the paint) and 10 rebounds.
Taj Gibson fouled out.