The Dallas Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 103-98.
The Mavericks took control with a 23-3 run bridging the first and second quarters and led by as many as 14.
The Bulls got within 81-80 on Antonio Blakeney’s corner 3-pointer with 10:30 to play, but Dwight Powell answered with 2 free throws, and the Bulls got no closer.
During clutch time, the Mavericks outscored the Bulls 8-1. Luka Dončić (No. 4 in clutch wins added, 2018-19) scored 4 of the Mavericks’ 8 on 1 for 1 shooting and 1 for 2 at the line. In the fourth quarter, Devin Harris had 2 steals, both with the game within five points, and the Mavericks scored 2 points off them.
Harrison Barnes had 23 points and 4 steals, and Maxi Kleber added 10 points (6 on 2 3-pointers) off the bench.
For the Bulls, Zach LaVine had 26 points and 4 steals but shot 8 for 23.
The Mavericks shot 46.8% from the field and 30.3% from 3 to the Bulls’ 39.3% and 24.2%. The Mavericks’ starters were outscored 56-35 in 22 minutes together. Jabari Parker fouled out.