The Cavs lose a close one to the Chicago Bulls, 102-101 in a relatively thrilling preseason rematch that showed what’s possible for this year’s Cavs team. Let’s get right to the highlights of the game…
1. Starting Ricky Rubio and Lauri Markkanen a smashing success.
Since Darius Garland (illness) and Collin Sexton (injury) were unavailable, it gave Coach J.B. Bickerstaff the chance to experiment with Lauri Markkanen at the small forward position, which was successful in the limited stint last game against the Indiana Pacers. How did it fare against the Bulls, who humiliated the Cavs last Tuesday?