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Orlando improved to 1-1 in East Group C, while
Chicago fell to 0-2.
The Magic shot 48.1 percent compared to 44.3 percent for the
Bulls. Gary Harris (15 points), Paolo Banchero (13), Cole
Anthony (11) and Mo Wagner (10) also finished in double figures
for the Magic.
Back after missing Wednesday's 96-94 home loss to the Magic
while tending to a personal issue, DeMar DeRozan had 23 points
for the Bulls.
Alex Caruso added 18 points, and Nikola Vucevic had 10 points,
10 rebounds and six assists.
The Bulls trailed by as many as 20 points while struggling with
shooting and ball control. A 16-0 run in the fourth quarter
vaulted them back in the game. LaVine showed his versatility
throughout the spurt, which was punctuated by Coby White's dunk
that gave Chicago a 90-89 advantage with 3:39 to go.
Caruso injured his right hand after diving for a loose ball in
the third quarter. The guard was in noticeable pain, and held
and shook out his right hand before having two fingers taped
together. Caruso returned down the stretch and contributed five
points in the final minute, including a 3 that put the Bulls
ahead 97-96 with 25.7 seconds left.
Franz Wagner converted a three-point play with 20.6 seconds left
to give the Magic a 99-97 edge. Vucevic missed a corner 3 with
13 seconds left before the Magic sealed the win at the
free-throw line.
Orlando took a 48-33 lead into intermission while limiting the
Bulls to 30.6 percent shooting. It marked the second time in
three nights the Bulls managed just 33 first-half points against
the Magic, matching an NBA season low for points before the
break.
Harris was back in the lineup after a five-game absence with a
right groin strain.
Jalen Suggs missed the game for Orlando with left knee soreness,
while Markelle Fultz was sidelined for the fourth straight
contest with left knee tendinitis.
--Field Level Media
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