Bucks Top Bulls In OT
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Chicago Bulls, 133-129, at Fiserv Forum on Monday evening.

The game got out to a high-scoring start as the Bucks led, 37-32, after one quarter. Both sides kept up the pace in the second, but the hosts stayed in control and pushed their lead up to nine points by halftime. The Bulls turned up the defense in the third and held the Bucks to just 17 points in the quarter, while they cut the deficit down to two points, heading into the final quarter. The Bucks managed to stay a step ahead for most of the fourth, but the Bulls kept scrapping and tied the score at 118, forcing overtime. The Bucks jumped out to a quick seven-point lead in the extra frame and stayed in front to close out their third win in four games. This also marks the end of a four-game win streak for the Bulls.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 32 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and two steals, in 41 minutes. Malik Beasley and Brook Lopez followed up with 19 points each, while Khris Middleton totaled 13 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and a steal.

Meanwhile, DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 41 points, two rebounds and 11 assists, in 42 minutes. Coby White followed up with 33 points, six rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Nikola Vucevic totaled 14 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block.

The Bulls (9-15) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Nuggets on Tuesday. The Bucks (16-7) play host to the Pacers on Wednesday.
Posted on: 12/11/2023 8:20 PM
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