Bulls down Mavericks 115-106

Matas Buzelis had 23 points as the Bulls beat the Mavericks 115-106.

The Bulls took control in the first quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 34-22.

Julio Soto added 23 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals and 7 blocks for the Bulls. Kyrie Irving led the Mavericks with 20 points and 8 assists. Cooper Flagg had a triple-double.

The Bulls are 1-0; the Mavericks fall to 0-1.