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NBA: Cleveland Cavaliers Extend Streak To 12 With Hard-Fought Win Over Chicago Bulls

The Cleveland Cavaliers pushed their winning streak to 12 games with a gritty 119-113 win over the Chicago Bulls, becoming only the eighth NBA team to start a season 12-0 or better. This tight game saw 17 lead changes, with Cleveland바카라™s 56 points in the paint balancing out Chicago바카라™s edge on the boards. Despite Nikola Vucevic바카라™s strong 20-point, eight-rebound night for the Bulls, Cleveland바카라™s defense sealed the win by forcing 21 turnovers, converting them into 35 points. Donovan Mitchell led with 36 points and four key steals, setting the tone with 14 first-quarter points. The Cavaliers now eye their 13th win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.

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NBA Cavaliers vs Bulls: Cavaliers forward Dean Wade is fouled driving to the basket by Bulls center Nikola Vucevic | Photo: AP/Melissa Tamez

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade is fouled driving to the basket by Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic during the second half an NBA basketball game in Chicago.

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NBA Cavaliers vs Bulls: Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell drives to the basket against Bulls guard Zach LaVine | Photo: AP/Melissa Tamez

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine during the second half an NBA basketball game.

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NBA Cavaliers vs Bulls: Bulls guard Josh Giddey guards Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell | Photo: AP/Melissa Tamez

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey guards Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell during the second half an NBA basketball game in Chicago.

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NBA Cavaliers vs Bulls: Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley posts up against Bulls center Nikola Vucevic | Photo: AP/Melissa Tamez

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley posts up against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic during the second half an NBA basketball game in Chicago.

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NBA Cavaliers vs Bulls: Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell shoots over Bulls guard Josh Giddey | Photo: AP/Melissa Tamez

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell shoots over Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey during the second half an NBA basketball game in Chicago.

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NBA Cavaliers vs Bulls: Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell drives to the basket for a layup against Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu | Photo: AP/Melissa Tamez

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell drives to the basket for a layup against Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu during the second half an NBA basketball game in Chicago.

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NBA Cavaliers vs Bulls: Bulls guard Josh Giddey guards Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro | Photo: AP/Melissa Tamez

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey guards Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro during the second half an NBA basketball game in Chicago.

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NBA Cavaliers vs Bulls: Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro guards Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine | Photo: AP/Melissa Tamez

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro guards Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine during an NBA basketball game in Chicago.

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NBA Cavaliers vs Bulls: Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket for a layup | Photo: AP/Melissa Tamez

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket for a layup during an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago.

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NBA Cavaliers vs Bulls: Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome yells after making a basket | Photo: AP/Melissa Tamez

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome yells after making a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half an NBA basketball game in Chicago.

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