The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls, 124-112, at Crypto.com Arena on Monday.

While there were nine ties and nine lead changes through the opening 20 minutes, Los Angeles rode a 35-23 second quarter to their win. They put the game to bed behind a 37-22 third quarter, getting their lead up to 25 points at times. They held a double-digit lead for the final 20 minutes of this game. Los Angeles shot 59 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range, while Chicago shot 54 percent from the field and 39 percent from long range. The Clippers also out-assisted them, 41-26.

The Bulls (36-39) were led by Zach LaVine, tallying 23 points, five rebounds and three assists. DeMar DeRozan finished with 21 points, five rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Nikola Vucevic collected 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Patrick Williams provided 16 points and two rebounds. All of those guys shot 50 percent or higher. Andre Drummond led the bench with 11 points and eight boards.

The Clippers (40-36) were led by Nicolas Batum, compiling 24 points, three rebounds, five assists and two steals. Eric Gordon totaled 22 points and three assists. Kawhi Leonard had 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists, while Russell Westbrook accumulated 12 points, five rebounds, 10 assists and three steals. All of those guys shot above 50 percent. Bones Hyland led the bench with 13 points, two rebounds, eight assists and three steals.

Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Los Angeles traveling to face the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago returning home to play the Los Angeles Lakers.