Zach LaVine scored 30 points (16 in the paint), and the Chicago Bulls beat the Memphis Grizzlies 109-107.
Shaquille Harrison’s 2 free throws put the Bulls ahead for good with 11:00 left in the fourth quarter.
The Grizzlies got within 86-85 on Mike Conley’s 3-pointer with 6:25 to play, but LaVine answered with a step-back 3-pointer.
During clutch time, the Bulls outscored the Grizzlies 14-8. Lauri Markkanen scored 5 of the Bulls’ 14 on 1 for 2 shooting and 3 for 4 at the line. Late in the fourth quarter, Otto Porter Jr. had 2 of his 3 steals, both with the game within five points, and the Bulls scored 4 points off them.
Markkanen had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Porter added 20 points, 3 steals and 3 blocks. The Bulls had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Grizzlies, Avery Bradley had 23 points (14 in the third quarter) and 7 assists, and Conley added 21 points and 6 assists but shot 7 for 21. Conley scored 12 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter.
The Bulls outscored the Grizzlies 30-14 on the fast break.