Rajon Rondo scored 20 points and Taj Gibson had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead Chicago while LeBron James and Kyrie Irving sat for Cleveland.
John Holland scored 23 points to lead a reserve-laden group for the Cavaliers, who earlier in the day agreed to terms on a contract that will bring back shooting guard J.R. Smith.
Dwyane Wade had 11 points along with Doug McDermott and Robin Lopez for the Bulls.
CAVALIERS: There were four other double-figure scorers besides Holland in Jordan McRae (19), Jonathan Holmes (16), Kay Felder (14) and DeAndre Liggins (12). ... Holmes led the Cavs with six rebounds, and Felder had seven assists. ... Holland was 8 of 12 from the field, including 3 of 5 from 3-point range. ... Cleveland was 20 of 22 at the line.
BULLS: Rondo had six rebounds, six assists and six turnovers. ... Paul Zipser had 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting. ... Wade had six rebounds, five assists and two steals.
UP NEXT: Cleveland (2-3) is home against Washington on Tuesday. Chicago (2-2) is at Milwaukee on Saturday
