Cavaliers vs. Bulls: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Cleveland Cavaliers (38-28) play against the Chicago Bulls (26-26) at United Center
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Saturday March 12, 2022
Cleveland Cavaliers 6, Chicago Bulls 6 (Q1 08:46)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Two big blocks for the Bulls to start this one. Ayo brought the heat on the opening Cavs drive and Javonte just smashed away a shot by Garland. – 8:14 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
One more on the road before we’ve got ourselves a homestand.
Game time. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/e8lEip1zN1 – 8:12 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Javonte Green rocking the white headband. Celebrating Caruso night? – 8:11 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
👀🔴 – 8:00 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Deebo in the “3D” Kobe 11s 👀
@DeMar DeRozan | #BullsKicks pic.twitter.com/DczzYJO3S8 – 7:56 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Nurse says VanVleet’s availability in future B2B scenarios will be determined based on how he feels when they come, not set approach. Raptors have two sets remaining:
March 20 @ Philly
March 21 @ Chicago
April 7 vs. Philly
April 8 vs. Houston – 7:39 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
💙💛 @chicagosky pic.twitter.com/XyIIFH19fe – 7:34 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Coby joins the starting lineup tonight against Cleveland.
@FirstAlert | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/yElYEyZmUn – 7:30 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs will start Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade, Kevin Love and Evan Mobley tonight against Chicago. – 7:24 PM
Joe Gabriele @CavsJoeG
#Cavs starters tonight v. CHI:
Garland
Okoro
Wade
Love
Mobley
Lauri Markkanen is OUT tonight with right ankle soreness. – 7:23 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
The Starting Five in Chicago! #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/MwWIHDULTV – 7:22 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Chicago’s own Donovan McNabb is in the house! pic.twitter.com/j6G3LDZmg9 – 7:21 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Lauri Markkanen out for Cavs with ankle injury. As mentioned earlier, he scored season-high 28 points last time at the UC. #Bulls – 7:18 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Lauri Markkanen is OUT tonight with ankle soreness, sources tell @clevelanddotcom. Kevin Love, sources say, will start in Markkanen’s place. The other four starters will remain the same — Darius Garland, Isaac Okoro, Dean Wade and Evan Mobley. – 7:11 PM
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
#Cavs injury update:
Lauri Markkanen is OUT with right ankle soreness. – 7:06 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs Lauri Markkanen is dealing with ankle soreness. It was clear when it happened in Miami last night. He went diving into either fans or the baseline cameras trying to chase down Jimmy Butler on one of his breakaway dunks. – 7:03 PM
Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
#Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff was unsure whether F Lauri Markkanen (sore right ankle) will play tonight at Chicago. Bickerstaff said Friday night at Miami Markkanen aggravated the ankle, initially sprained in January, that kept him out for 11 games. – 7:01 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
#BullsNation, tell us your UC seat location or where you’re watching tonight’s game from for a chance to win a tin of @GarrettPopcorn 🙌 pic.twitter.com/6vD9izTL7q – 7:00 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
📍 Chi-Town
#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/iizsP7tnlq – 6:45 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Making his return tonight 🙏 pic.twitter.com/5BEzy17cph – 6:44 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Zach LaVine’s knee injury continues to be a game changer for the Bulls.
Donovan said the medical staff felt he needed to take the night off even after two days of rest without playing or practicing.
He continues to emphasize LaVine is dealing with “discomfort” rather than pain. – 6:31 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
You can bet that when this Bulls caravan comes to a crash this season – whenever that is in the playoffs – LaVine’s exploratory knee surgery will be announced shortly after. That’s how this is shaping up. – 6:31 PM
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
Alex Caruso (after missing the past 22 games with a right wrist fracture) will make his return against the Cavaliers tonight.
Billy Donovan says there will likely be a minutes restriction.
Zach LaVine (knee) remains out. #Cavs #Bulls – 6:29 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
It’s well established that LaVine’s left knee will be managed on a day-to-day basis. Asked Donovan if fact LaVine is sitting after two days between games raises concern level.
Donovan: “It’s not necessarily regressing. It’s just something he has to manage and deal with.” – 6:28 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Billy Donovan said he has no idea where Alex Caruso actually is as far as game rhythm. LaVine had more discomfort in the knee. Donovan reiterated that LaVine’s knee has to be managed like this all year. – 6:22 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Alex Caruso will make his return tonight vs. Cleveland.
Welcome back, @Alex Caruso! pic.twitter.com/8josm1e1aG – 6:21 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Alex Caruso will play tonight, per Billy Donovan. He felt good after shoot around and Billy says the medical staff felt confident in his readiness.
Zach LaVine is out tonight. – 6:20 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Alex Caruso will play tonight against the Cavs, per Billy Donovan. Zach LaVine (knee) is out – 6:20 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Zach LaVine (knee) is out tonight. Alex Caruso is playing. #Bulls vs Cavs – 6:19 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
Zach LaVine (left knee soreness) will not play against Cleveland tonight.
Alex Caruso (wrist) will rejoin the lineup after a 22-game absence. – 6:19 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Zach is out and Caruso available. – 6:19 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Alex Caruso is available vs. Cavs, per Billy Donovan. Zach LaVine (knee soreness) is out – 6:19 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Alex Caruso will play vs. Cavaliers, per Billy Donovan.
Zach LaVine is out. – 6:18 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Caruso is a go vs Cavs – 6:18 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Cavs list Lauri Markkanen questionable with right ankle soreness. – 6:10 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Back at home. It’s time for our @goaawol digital shirt toss.
RT now for a chance to win – the only way to get this shirt! pic.twitter.com/tMtYYnSmpv – 6:00 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Random – The Nuggets are the only team that hasn’t allowed a 40-point game this season.
Most 40-point games allowed…
7: Hornets
6: Rockets
5: Bulls, Clippers, Blazers, Spurs
nba.com/stats/players/… – 5:47 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Here’s what a 1 to 16 playoff would look like with no conferences this year:
1) PHX vs 16) LAC
8) DAL vs 9) CHI
4) MIA vs 13) MIN
5) MIL vs 12) CLE
3) GSW vs 14) TOR
6) UTA vs 11) DEN
2) MEM vs 15) BKN
7) PHI vs 10) BOS
Which 4 teams make the semi-finals? – 5:39 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Jaden Ivey reminds me of Colin Sexton with less defensive intensity but more size. – 5:07 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Looking good, Kohen! 😊
All babies born at @AdvocateHealth hospitals in the month of March will receive a special Baby Bull welcome gift courtesy of @AdvocateKids. Welcome our newest Bulls fan! pic.twitter.com/lqrjSare90 – 4:01 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
Saturday in the Second City 🏀
🆚 @Chicago Bulls
🕗 8:00PM ET
📺 @BallySportsCLE
@betwayusa | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/NQA95PoVuz – 4:00 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Ahhhh, a Chicago tradition: Slaloming the car around St. Patrick’s Day revelers staggering through the streets. – 3:40 PM
Alex Caruso @ACFresh21
GOIN CRAZY @aggiembk 🔥🔥🔥 – 3:04 PM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
I feel really out of place in Chicago because I didn’t pack any green-colored clothes. St. Patrick’s Day here is quite the spectacle. – 2:39 PM
Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
#Cavs G Caris LeVert will miss his eighth straight game tonight at Chicago with a right foot sprain. F Lauri Markkanen listed as questionable with right ankle soreness. – 2:37 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs list Caris LeVert (foot sprain) as OUT and Lauri Markkanen (ankle soreness) as questionable for tonight’s game against the Bulls. – 2:28 PM
Mike McGraw @McGrawDHSports
Last time he played at the United Center, Lauri Markkanen scored a season-high 28 pts and hit 5-of-9 3-pointers.
#Bulls may need Tristan Thompson to match the revenge game energy – 2:12 PM
Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs
An NBA rookie leading 18 double-doubles this season from #MobleyROTY 👊
@keybank | #LetEmKnow – 2:00 PM
