Danilo Gallinari scored 27 points (12 in the third quarter), and the LA Clippers went on a 26-8 run in the third quarter to beat the Chicago Bulls 128-121.
It was tied at 65 when Gallinari’s 3-pointer put the Clippers ahead for good with 8:55 left in the third quarter. He scored 10 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 6 as they pulled away to a 91-73 lead with 2:00 left in the quarter.
Montrezl Harrell had 26 points (18 in the paint) and 3 blocks off the bench, and Lou Williams added 21 points off the bench. The Clippers had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Bulls, Zach LaVine had 31 points and 7 assists, and Robin Lopez added 22 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks on 9 for 12 shooting.
The Bulls forced 8 turnovers, about 6 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Clippers outscored the Bulls 53-29 off the bench. The Clippers outscored the Bulls 17-2 in 4 minutes with Gallinari, Beverley, Harrell, Gilgeous-Alexander and Shamet on the floor together. Kris Dunn fouled out.