The Chicago Bulls defeated the host Portland Trail Blazers, 124-96, at Moda Center on Friday.

While there were five ties and seven lead changes through the opening 15 minutes, Chicago never relinquished the lead after a 35-19 second quarter. They also outscored Portland in the second half, 63-51, getting their lead up to 29 points at times. They maintained a 20-point lead for the final 15 minutes. The Bulls shot 57 percent from the field and 61 percent from three-point range (17-of-28) while holding the Trail Blazers to 43 percent from the field and 19 percent from long range (6-of-31). Chicago also out-assisted Portland, 32-22, while out-rebounding them, 47-34.

The Bulls (35-38) were led by Zach Lavine, finishing with 33 points, four rebounds and eight assists. Nikola Vucevic collected 23 points, 15 rebounds and four assists on 10-of-13 from the field. Patrick Williams amassed 10 points, three rebounds and three blocks, while Coby White led the bench with 19 points, four rebounds, nine assists and two steals.

The Trail Blazers (32-41) were led by Shaedon Sharpe, tallying 24 points, four rebounds and two assists. Trendon Watford totaled 15 points, six rebounds and three assists. Drew Eubanks had 12 points, seven rebounds and two steals, while Jabari Walker led the bench with 14 points and three boards. Keon Johnson also generated 12 points, two rebounds, six assists and four steals.

Both teams return to action on Sunday, with Chicago staying on the road to face the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland remaining home to play the Oklahoma City Thunder.