There’s something about a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls matchup that gets fans leaning forward. Maybe it’s the echoes of LeBron versus Derrick Rose, or the modern drama of Donovan Mitchell trading buckets with whatever the Bulls throw at him. This article breaks down the player stats, head-to-head history, salary context, and recent game outcomes—so you know exactly what’s driving these Eastern Conference battles.

Cavaliers vs Bulls all-time head-to-head win %: Cavaliers 48.8%, Bulls 51.2% (via Land of Basketball) ·
Last game (Nov 8, 2025) final score: Cavaliers 128-122 Bulls (via ESPN) ·
Donovan Mitchell clutch points in final 65 seconds (Nov 8, 2025): 8 points (via ESPN) ·
James Harden points in Mar 19, 2026 game: 36 points (via CBS Sports) ·
Evan Mobley points & rebounds in Mar 19, 2026 game: 26 points, 14 rebounds (via CBS Sports)

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
  • Nov 8, 2025: Cavs 128-122 (ESPN)
  • Dec 17, 2025: Box score update (NBA.com)
  • Mar 19, 2026: Cavs win; Harden 36 (CBS Sports)
4What’s next
  • Next Bulls-Cavs game: check NBA schedule
  • Betting odds update daily via CBS Sports Odds
Key facts: Cavaliers vs Bulls matchup data
Category Data
All-Time Head-to-Head Bulls lead 155-121 overall; 135-106 in regular season (Basketball-Reference, Wikipedia)
Win % Bulls 51.2%, Cavaliers 48.8% (Land of Basketball)
Nov 8, 2025 Final Cavaliers 128-122 Bulls (ESPN)
Donovan Mitchell (Nov 8, 2025) 8 points in final 65 seconds (ESPN)
James Harden (Mar 19,

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