Bulls Triumph Over Jazz 130-113, Ending Three-Game Losing Streak

Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan lead with 24 and 21 points respectively while Bulls' strong defense forces 22 Jazz turnovers in their third straight loss.

• Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan powered the Chicago Bulls to victory with 24 and 21 points respectively in a match that saw the Bulls overcome a three-game losing streak with a 130-113 win over the Utah Jazz.
• The Bulls' impressive performance was also aided by Jevon Carter who netted four 3-pointers and scored 12 points off the bench, while Andre Drummond added 12 points from the paint and reached 10,000 career rebounds.
• Chicago was exceptional in defence, forcing 22 turnovers from the Jazz, scoring 30 points off these turnovers and having a total of 12 steals from the game. This played a significant role in the Jazz's third consecutive loss.
• The game saw the Bulls hitting a season-high score with eight players reaching double-figures in scoring, and 54 points coming from the bench, using this momentum to extend their lead to as much as 25 points in the last quarter.
• Utah's Lauri Markkanen led his team for the sixth time in eight games, scoring a game-high of 29 points. Despite a third consecutive loss for the Jazz, Walker Kessler also contributed 15 points, 15 rebounds and four blocked shots.

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