CLEVELAND — The Chicago Bulls knew the stakes the moment they touched down in Cleveland. The Cavaliers have been nipping at the Bulls’ heels for weeks, aided by a recent Bulls slump in their quest to overtake them in the Eastern Conference. With only a one-game advantage entering Saturday, the final meeting of the regular season offered the Bulls the chance to keep the Cavaliers in their wake. Every fan at the sold-out Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse seemed to understand the gravity of the night. The result wasn’t picture-perfect. It didn’t need to be. It was sloppy at times, gutsy at others. Both …
