Cavaliers Survive Bulls’ Fourth-Quarter Surge in Hard-Fought 115-110 Win
Cleveland Cavaliers (43-27, 4th East) held on for a gritty road victory over Chicago Bulls (28-42, 12th East) at United Center, winning 115-110 on Thursday night (19 March 2026). Despite missing Donovan Mitchell (bruised left eye), the Cavs built a massive lead and staved off a furious Bulls comeback in the fourth quarter.
Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers 115 – Chicago Bulls 110
By Quarters: CLE 32-22 | 61-45 (halftime) | 93-73 | 115-110
James Harden delivered a vintage performance with 36 points (including 7 threes), 9 assists, and 7 rebounds — carrying the offense without Mitchell. Evan Mobley added 26 points and 14 rebounds (double-double), dominating the paint. For the Bulls, Tre Jones led with 20 points, but Chicago’s poor first-half defense (down 29 at one point) proved too much to overcome.
Team Scoring by Quarters
| Quarter | Cavaliers | Bulls | Running Score (CLE-CHI) |
| Q1 | 32 | 22 | 32-22 |
| Q2 | 29 | 23 | 61-45 |
| Q3 | 32 | 28 | 93-73 |
| Q4 | 22 | 37 | 115-110 |
Bulls outscored Cavs 37-22 in Q4 — impressive rally, but too little too late.
Key Player Stats Table
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3PT% | Notes |
| James Harden | CLE | 36 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 48% | 70% (7/10) | 7 threes, game-high scorer |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | 26 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 62% | – | Double-double, paint beast |
| Tre Jones | CHI | 20 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 55% | – | Bulls’ top scorer |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | 15 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 50% | – | Triple-double threat |
Betting Recap: How the Bets Landed
- Spread: Cavs -10.5/-11.5 pre-game → did not cover (final margin 5, push/loss on some books).
- Total: Over 236.5/237.5 → hit (225 total points).
- Player Props: Harden over 26.5 pts → smashed (36). Mobley over 18.5 pts+reb → hit.
Best pre-game winners: Over total and Harden props cashed big. Spread bettors got nervous in fourth.
Our Takeaway: Cavs showed championship depth without Mitchell — Harden proved elite. Bulls’ Q4 fight shows rebuild progress, but first-half lapses cost them.
Player of the Game: James Harden.
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Title: Cleveland Cavaliers Edge Chicago Bulls 115-110: Harden Stars in Mitchell’s Absence – Full Recap & Irish Fan Take (19 March 2026)
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Harden Drops 36 as Cavs Survive Bulls Rally in Chicago Thriller
Cleveland Cavaliers survived a wild fourth-quarter comeback from the Chicago Bulls to win 115-110 at United Center on Thursday night (19 March 2026). Without Donovan Mitchell (bruised eye), James Harden took over with 36 points (7 threes), 9 assists, and 7 rebounds — a masterclass performance.
Evan Mobley added 26 points and 14 rebounds (dominant double-double), while the Bulls’ Tre Jones led with 20 points in a valiant effort. Cavs built a 29-point lead in third (93-73), but Chicago roared back with 37 in Q4 — pulling within 1 late before Cavs iced it.
Team Scoring by Quarters
| Quarter | Cavaliers | Bulls | Running Score (CLE-CHI) |
| Q1 | 32 | 22 | 32-22 |
| Q2 | 29 | 23 | 61-45 |
| Q3 | 32 | 28 | 93-73 |
| Q4 | 22 | 37 | 115-110 |
That Q4 from Bulls — 37 points — was pure fightback spirit.
Key Player Stats Table
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3PT% | Notes |
| James Harden | CLE | 36 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 48% | 70% (7/10) | 7 threes, carried Cavs |
| Evan Mobley | CLE | 26 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 62% | – | Double-double hero |
| Tre Jones | CHI | 20 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 55% | – | Bulls’ top scorer |
| Josh Giddey | CHI | 15 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 50% | – | Near triple-double |
Irish Eyes View & Fan Reactions
- No Irish players, but Harden’s scoring run felt like a classic GAA shootout — worth the late-night viewing!
- Irish NBA groups on X: “Harden vintage! Cavs depth scary” / “Bulls Q4 fightback — rebuild looking up.”
- Waterford fans: “That fourth quarter had me on edge — great game for a Thursday night.”
Our Verdict
Cavs showed depth without Mitchell — Harden proved he’s still elite. Bulls’ rally gives hope for future, but tank rolls on.
Player of the Game: James Harden — 36 points without Mitchell, pure class.
Next Up: Cavs road trip continues; Bulls rebuild schedule.
