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Chicago Defeats Miami 113-99 - Recap
Chicago got 24 points and 10 assists from DeMar DeRozan en route to a 113-99 victory over Miami on Saturday at United Center.
Bettors who backed the Bulls were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 216.5.
Chicago got 18 points from Zach LaVine and another 18 points from Coby White. DeMar DeRozan contributed 10 assists, while Nikola Vucevic cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Miami got 24 points from Jimmy Butler in a losing cause and another 23 points from Bam Adebayo. Gabe Vincent contributed 4 assists for the Heat, while Jimmy Butler had 7 rebounds.
The Bulls hit the break winning 70-45 before taking care of business in the second half.
Miami had a 39-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Chicago heads into a battle against the 76ers. Miami, meanwhile, will have their next action against Detroit.