Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Chicago Bulls overcame a significant early deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 132-125 in a regular season contest marked by dramatic swings. Milwaukee established an imposing 15-point lead in the first quarter, outscoring Chicago 32-17, primarily fueled by Tyler Herro's eventual 34-point effort. Despite the slow start for Chicago, SportsFBI's pregame model had leaned heavily toward the Bulls with an 86% probability, a prediction that ultimately proved correct.

Chicago roared back in the second quarter, delivering a 44-30 scoring barrage to erase Milwaukee's advantage and take a narrow lead into halftime. Norman Powell paced the Bulls' comeback with 25 points, while Caleb Wilson added 21 points and Leonard Miller contributed 19 points, demonstrating a balanced offensive attack. Herro continued his strong play for the Bucks throughout the game, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. provided a significant boost for Milwaukee with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

The third quarter remained a high-scoring affair, with Milwaukee edging Chicago 42-41, leaving the game tightly contested. However, the Bulls tightened their defense and found crucial offensive rhythm in the final period. Chicago held the Bucks to 21 points while scoring 30 themselves in the fourth quarter, securing the comeback victory. Powell, Wilson, and Miller each sank two three-pointers for the Bulls, complementing their field goal efficiency, with Wilson going 7-of-14 and Miller 7-of-11 from the field.