Rapid Recap: Bucks 126, Bulls 110
Giannis Leads Bucks to Victory
The Milwaukee Bucks kicked off their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 win over their I-94 rivals, the Chicago Bulls. Giannis Antetokounmpo put on an exceptional performance, scoring 41 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out nine assists. Supporting him, Myles Turner contributed 23 points, seven rebounds, and four steals.
Key Players and Stats
- Matas Buzelis was the only Bull to reach 20 points, finishing with 20 points and eight rebounds on 8/12 shooting.
- Josh Giddey added 16 points, 14 assists, and seven rebounds.
Game Start and First Quarter
The Bucks had a slow start, missing their first five shots. Meanwhile, Matas Buzelis was perfect on layups, scoring 8 points to lead Chicago to an early 8-1 advantage.
Giannis made the Bucks' only point in that stretch from the free-throw line, and AJ Green scored the first field goal for Milwaukee shortly after.
The first quarter was not high-scoring; both teams combined for only 48 points on 43.1% shooting (19/44). Chicago led by up to eight points during the quarter, but Milwaukee closed strong with a 7-2 run in the final 2:37, cutting the Bulls’ lead to two points, 25-23.
Second Quarter Momentum
After a slow offensive start, both teams began to find their rhythm in a competitive, back-and-forth game.
Giannis’ 19-point fourth quarter keeps the Bucks unbeaten in NBA Cup play.
Author's summary: Giannis’ dominant fourth quarter spearheaded the Bucks’ victory, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the NBA Cup with strong support from key teammates.