Dosunmu, Okoro combine for 33 as Bulls beat Mavericks 125–117

…Dosunmu and Bulls to face Houston Rockets next

Ayo Dosunmu and Isaac Okoro combined for 33 points to power the Chicago Bulls to a 125–117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks at the United Center in Chicago.

The Bulls were eager to return to the win column after suffering three straight defeats to the Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics, and Detroit Pistons. Any concerns about their recent form quickly faded as they dominated all four quarters of the contest.

Dosunmu was outstanding off the bench, finishing with 20 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and a game-high four steals. Okoro added 13 points, four rebounds, and two assists in 29 minutes of action.

Ayo Dosunmu (No. 11) guarding Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg — *Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) guarded by Chicago Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu (11)*

Coby White led all scorers with 22 points for Chicago. Rookie Matas Buzelis chipped in with 15 points, while center Nikola Vučević recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones also contributed 13 points apiece.

For the Mavericks, Ryan Nembhard led the way with 16 points, while Naji Marshall and Jaden Hardy each finished with 14. Rookie Cooper Flagg added 11 points, and Klay Thompson and Max Christie scored 10 points each.

Isaac Okoro (No. 35) attempts to block Klay Thompson's (No. 31 Blue) shot — *Isaac Okoro (No. 35) attempts to block Klay Thompson’s (No. 31 Blue) shot*

Up next, the Bulls face a tough test against the Kevin Durant-led Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Chicago will enjoy at least a 24-hour rest advantage, with the Rockets set to face the Sacramento Kings later tonight.

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