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CLEVELAND, OH -- After dropping back-to-back games to tough competition, the Cleveland Cavaliers were looking to get back into the winning column. Cleveland was led defensively by the rookie Evan Mobley, who blocked 5 shots while scoring 16 points and pulling in 9 boards. Cleveland coach JB Bickerstaff emptied the bench with four minutes remaining in the 4th quarter, as the Cavaliers cruised to a 115-92 win over the visiting Chicago Bulls.
Cavaliers lead point guard Darius Garland continues to tear up the 2021 campaign, leading the Cavaliers in scoring with 24 points on 9-16 shooting. Kevin Love led the charge off the bench, knocking down 3 triples on his way to an 11 point night.
The Cavaliers will take Thursday off before traveling to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves. Tip-off on Friday night is set for 8:00 pm ET at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.