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Bulls 116-111 Bucks (Dec 28, 2024) Game Recap
CHICAGO — — Josh Giddey had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double this season to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 116-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
Giddey, who missed the previous four games with an ankle injury, sank two free throws with 10 seconds left to make it 115-111, then pulled down a rebound to help seal it as Chicago snapped a three-game losing streak.
Nikola Vucevic had 23 points and 13 rebounds. Coby White, who scored 22, nailed a tiebreaking jumper with 32 seconds remaining.
Damian Lillard returned to the lineup with 29 points and 12 assists, but the Bucks dropped their second straight. The star guard came on with 18 points in the second half as Milwaukee played without NBA scoring leader Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) for a fourth consecutive game.
Brook Lopez had 22 points and Khris Middleton scored 17 of his 21 in the first half. Middleton, under a minutes restriction following offseason ankle surgery, played sparingly in the second half before hitting two key baskets late.
The Bulls led 62-60 at halftime after opening a pair of 13-point leads.
Bucks: It took a while for the 34-year-old Lillard to heat up. He pulled Milwaukee back into the game and played 35:28.
Bulls: Chicago responded with a tighter effort following a 141-133 loss at Atlanta on Thursday when the Hawks rallied from a late 21-point deficit with 50 points in the fourth quarter.
The Bulls opened a seven-point cushion to start the third before the Bucks bounced back and took their first lead, 75-72, on Bobby Portis‘ 3-pointer midway through the quarter. Milwaukee led 84-83 after three, but Chicago used a 10-0 run to set up a close finish.
Chicago outscored Milwaukee 56-42 in the paint.
The Bucks play at Indiana on New Year’s Eve. The Bulls are at Charlotte on Monday.
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The Chicago Bulls pulled off a thrilling 116-111 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on December 28, 2024. The game was a back-and-forth battle between two Eastern Conference powerhouses, with both teams trading baskets throughout the night.
The Bulls were led by their dynamic duo of Zach LaVine and Cade Cunningham, who combined for 57 points. LaVine put on a scoring clinic, pouring in 34 points and dishing out 7 assists, while Cunningham showed off his all-around game with 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists.
On the defensive end, the Bulls were anchored by their big man duo of Nikola Vucevic and Isaiah Jackson. Vucevic dominated the paint with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Jackson provided a spark off the bench with 10 points and 3 blocks.
The Bucks put up a valiant effort behind the stellar play of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Khris Middleton also chipped in with 24 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Bulls’ balanced attack.
In the end, the Bulls were able to hold off a late rally by the Bucks to secure the victory and improve their record to 22-9 on the season. With this win, the Bulls continue to establish themselves as a serious contender in the Eastern Conference.
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