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 led the way with a remarkable performance, scoring 41 points, grabbing 15 rebounds, and dishing out nine assists. Myles Turner also contributed significantly with 23 points, seven rebounds, and four steals.

On the Bulls' side, Matas Buzelis was the sole player to score over 20 points, finishing with 20 points and eight rebounds on an efficient 8/12 shooting. Josh Giddey added 16 points, 14 assists, and seven rebounds.

First Quarter Struggles and Early Bulls Lead

The Bucks had a tough start, missing their first five shots, while Buzelis scored perfectly on his first three layups, putting Chicago ahead 8-1 with 8:55 remaining. The only Bucks point early on came from a Giannis free throw. It took until AJ Green's subsequent possession for Milwaukee to score their first field goal. Despite the Bulls' early scoring burst, the first quarter was not high-scoring; the teams combined for just 48 points and shot 43.1% from the floor.

Chicago held a lead of up to eight points during the quarter, but Milwaukee fought back with a 7-2 run in the last 2:37. This surge trimmed the Bulls' advantage to two points by the end of the first, with the score 25-23.

Improved Offense in Second Quarter

After a slow start offensively, both teams began to build momentum in the second quarter in a closely contested back-and-forth battle.

“Giannis’ 19-point fourth quarter keeps the Bucks unbeaten in NBA Cup play.”

The star forward’s late surge was vital in securing the win and maintaining the Bucks’ undefeated status in the tournament.

Author’s Summary

Giannis’ dominant fourth quarter propelled the Bucks to a solid win, highlighting their strong start in the NBA Cup and their resilience against a tough Bulls team.

Brew Hoop — 2025-11-08