Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 19, 2026

James Harden's 36 points and 9 assists carried Cleveland past Chicago, 115–110, in a defensive grind that fell well short of the market. The combined 225 points landed 11.5 below the 236.5 pregame total, validating DAGGER's lean to the under.

The first half unfolded as a slugfest, with just 106 combined points through two quarters—both sides grinding through a 54-point Q1 and a 52-point Q2. Harden's offensive engine kept the Cavaliers competitive; Evan Mobley added 26 points and 14 rebounds to anchor a physical inside presence. Chicago's Tre Jones (20 pts, 3 ast) and Nick Richards (16 pts, 8 reb) kept the Bulls within reach, but the visiting offense's efficiency—particularly Mobley's rebounding and Jaylon Tyson's 18 points and 11 boards—tilted the balance. The second half escalated slightly, with a 60-point Q3 and a 59-point Q4, but neither team broke through decisively. Chicago never caught up; a late surge featuring Rob Dillingham (17 pts, 4 reb) fell just short. Given Chicago's recent form allowing 119.4 per game and Cleveland's balanced offense scoring 117.0 over its last 10, an under-leaning game was baked into the script. The head-to-head history—three meetings this season ranging from 238 to 261—showed volatility, but this one settled in as a slugfest befitting two defenses playing in sync.