Another game, another tough loss.
The Chicago Bulls went into halftime leading 46-43. The Bulls started the game slow and had no energy. In the first quarter Evan Turner had 10 points for the Blazers, and Robin Lopez had eight points for the Bulls. Bulls had a much better second quarter as they went on a 17-4 run to give them a three point lead after one half.
At halftime, Nikola Mirotic led the Bulls with nine points and six rebounds. Bulls bench had 24 points off the bench. Bobby Portis and Nikola Mirotic combined for 18 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists in the first half.