(Reuters) – The league-leading Bulls shrugged off the absence of Derrick Rose to outclass the Cavaliers 114-75 on Friday, handing Cleveland their worst home loss in franchise history as Chicago continued to dominate on the road.
C.J. Watson scored 15 points and added seven assists in place of the injured league MVP Rose, who missed his third consecutive game with a strained big toe.
“C.J. is making us play with pace and is doing a great job of running the team,” Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau told reporters.
“And our wings are doing a good job of running the floor and running through. That’s allowing Carlos (Boozer) to get deep post ups in transition before the defense is set.” Chicago (14-3) seized control of the contest following a timeout late in the first quarter with the scores tied at 23-23, setting off on a 15-3 run that took the game away from the hosts.
