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The defending Western Conference champions
scored the first 13 points of the second half and led by as many
as 30 while improving to 2-2 on a five-game homestand.
Nikola Vucevic had 14 points and 10 rebounds while sitting out
the fourth quarter to lead the Bulls, who have lost three
straight games. Rookie Matas Buzelis, who had five total points
this season going into play, had 13 points and nine rebounds.
Dallas played without starting forward P.J. Washington because
of a right knee sprain and without Dereck Lively II, who
averages the most center minutes as Gafford’s backup, because of
a right shoulder sprain.
The Bulls played their second consecutive game without leading
scorer Zach LaVine, who has a right adductor strain.
Takeaways
Bulls: On a night when Dallas lacked two of its regular big men,
the Bulls were on pace for their most 3-point shots this season
at halftime with 27 – but shooting 18.5%. They finished 12 of 42
for 28.6%.
Mavericks: They held their own inside, outscoring the Bulls
60-48 in the paint and standing even on second-chance points
12-12.
Key moment
Doncic, Klay Thompson and Irving hit consecutive 3-pointers
during a 17-0 run in the first period that gave Dallas a 22-9
lead.
Key stat
Dallas led in points off turnovers 28-13.
Up next
The Bulls will complete a back-to-back at home against the
Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. The Mavericks will host the
Phoenix Suns on Friday.
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