NBA: Bulls’ second-half defense keys victory over Magic

A balanced scoring effort and overwhelming defense in the second half helped the host Chicago Bulls overcome 31 points from the Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero in a 102-99 win on Wednesday.

LaVine, Vucevic key fourth-quarter rally as Bulls defeat Grizzlies

Zach LaVine scored 30 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter.

Chicago Bulls fall to Oklahoma City Thunder 114-95 in home opener

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points, Chet Holmgren added 21 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pounded Chicago 114-95 in the Bulls’ home opener.