Bulls Come Out On Top In Overtime
The Chicago Bulls defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 119-113, at United Center on Wednesday evening.

The Bucks got out to a solid start and led, 32-28, after one quarter. The Bulls bounced back in the second and pushed ahead to a two-point advantage at the break. The Bucks came out better in the third and reclaimed a three-point edge heading into the final quarter. Both sides kept up the fight down the stretch and Ayo Dosunmu came up with a clutch dunk in the final seconds to force overtime. The Bucks scored the first two baskets in extra time, but the Bulls closed on a, 13-3, run to seal the impressive road win. This marks the fourth straight loss for the Bucks.

DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 42 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks, in 44 minutes. Zach LaVine followed up with 24 points, two rebounds and four assists, while Nikola Vucevic totaled 15 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and three blocks. The Bulls shot 46 percent from the field, including 9-of-22 from long range.

Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 45 points, 22 rebounds, seven assists and a steal, in 42 minutes. Bobby Portis followed up with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Brook Lopez tallied 14 points, six rebounds, four blocks and steal. The Bucks shot 37 percent from the field, including 9-of-44 from long range.

The Bucks (22-12) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Timberwolves on Friday. The Bulls (15-19) play host to the Pistons on Friday.
Posted on: 12/28/2022 8:29 PM
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