The Cavaliers defeated the Bulls 96-83 on Saturday afternoon in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

Cleveland led 32-18 after the first quarter and LeBron James starred with 24 points, six rebounds and five assists in 40 minutes of action.

Maurice Williams, Shaquille O'Neal and Antawn Jamison combined to post 46 points, 19 rebounds and 14 assists in the victory.

The Cavaliers made 46.4% of their shots and outrebounded the Bulls by 12 at Quicken Loans Arena.

Derrick Rose led the Bulls with 28 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds in a losing effort.