Chuck Checks In: Bulls separating from the pack with win over Magic

Chicago built a two-game lead on first place in the Eastern Conference with their win over the Magic on Monday.

FINAL FROM THE UNITED CENTER: Bulls 102, Orlando 98 (Bulls: 25-10, 13-4 at home)

LEADING SCORERS: Bulls- DeRozan (29 pts), Orlando- F. Wagner (22 pts)

LEADING REBOUNDERS: Bulls: Vucevic (17), Orlando- Carter (10)

LEADING ASSISTS: Bulls- Ball (7), Orlando- Frazier (5)

SEASON SERIES: Bulls 2-0

CCI STAT OF THE NIGHT: The Bulls eight game win streak is their first since 2012.

CCI RECAP: The Bulls held off a stubborn Magic ball club to win their eighth straight game. It was a ragged game from the opening tip but the Bulls made enough plays to earn the victory. The Bulls picked up a full game…