Rapid Recap: Bucks 126, Bulls 110
The Milwaukee Bucks started their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 victory over their I-94 rivals, the Chicago Bulls. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 41 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out nine assists. Myles Turner contributed significantly with 23 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. For the Bulls, Matas Buzelis was the only player to score over 20 points, finishing with 20 points and eight rebounds on 8/12 shooting.
First Quarter Struggles and Momentum Shift
The game did not begin as the Bucks hoped. Milwaukee missed their first five shots, while Buzelis scored efficiently, going 3-for-3 on layups, leading Chicago to an 8-1 advantage with 8:55 remaining. The Bucks’ first point came from a Giannis free throw, and AJ Green followed with their first field goal. Both teams struggled offensively in the first quarter, combining for just 48 points on 43.1% shooting (19/44). Chicago led by as many as eight points before the Bucks responded with a 7-2 run in the last 2:37, cutting the deficit to two points at 25-23.
Game Flow and Key Performances
Josh Giddey also made a strong impact, tallying 16 points, 14 assists, and seven rebounds. After a slow offensive start, both teams began finding their rhythm in a tightly contested back-and-forth battle through the first half.
Giannis’ 19-point fourth quarter keeps the Bucks unbeaten in NBA Cup play.
Author’s summary: Giannis' dominant fourth quarter and strong team contributions fueled the Bucks to a solid 126-110 win over the Bulls, maintaining their unbeaten streak in the NBA Cup.
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