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Takeaways & Player Grades: Milwaukee Bucks 112, Chicago Bulls 103 – December 27, 2025

The Chicago Bulls' hot streak was snapped in familiar fashion. After having the Milwaukee Bucks disrupt their 6-1 start to the year, they let it happen again at the United Center on Saturday night.

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Nikola Vucevic threw shade at Giannis Antetokounmpo after their on-court confrontation

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic took a jab at Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo Saturday after the two had a testy confrontation at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 27

After Fight Breaks Out in Bulls-Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo & More Share Thoughts

Things got chippy at the end of the Chicago Bulls' battle with the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Up 110-103 with roughly 7 seconds left on the clock, Giannis Antetokounmpo grabbed the rebound off the Kevin Huerter miss.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

Giannis garbage time dunk insights fight after win over Bulls

On Saturday, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks came out with vengeance against the Chicago Bulls. Giannis made his return after a long-standing battle with a calf strain. And they didn’t disappoint as the Bucks defeated the Bulls 112-103 on their home floor and ended Chicago’s five-game winning streak.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

Billy Donovan reveals Josh Giddey’s next step in his career

From the second half of last season to the present day, the Chicago Bulls have seen growth in Josh Giddey. As a result, Giddey was gifted with a four-year $100 million contract during the summer. Currently, Giddey has demonstrated his ability to step up his game as an effective shooter and playmaker.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 27

Bulls Likely to Face Familiar Challenge After Bucks Upgrade Giannis Antetokounmpo

The last time the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks faced off, things took a turn. Chicago was fresh off an impressive 24-point comeback over the Philadelphia 76ers, which secured them sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

How the Bulls earned 5th consectuve win vs 76ers

After a period of serious struggle, the Chicago Bulls seem to have turned a new leaf. On Saturday, they won their fifth consecutive game against the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 27

Chicago Bulls Edge Out Philadelphia 76ers In 109-102 Comeback

The Chicago Bulls have been playing great basketball lately, putting together a late fourth-quarter comeback against the Philadelphia 76ers. Chicago has now won six of their last seven games and sits at 15-15 on the season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 27

Bulls carry 5-game winning streak into matchup with Bucks

Amid an impressive stretch against fellow Eastern Conference clubs, the red-hot Chicago Bulls will look to extend their winning streak to six games when they oppose the visiting Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Jalen Smith puts Joel Embiid on a poster with thunderous dunk

In a thrilling showdown at the United Center on Friday night, Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith delivered one of the season’s most electrifying highlights by posterizing Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid with a ferocious baseline dunk.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 27

Bulls use balanced attack to take down 76ers

The Chicago Bulls have found themselves back to playing winning basketball after a recent bad stretch. They entered Friday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers on a four-game winning streak.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 27

Takeaways & Player Grades: Chicago Bulls 109, Philadelphia 76ers 102 – December 26, 2025

Make it five in a row for the Chicago Bulls! Welcoming the Philadelphia 76ers into the United Center, the Bulls pulled off another impressive and dramatic finish.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Bulls’ Jalen Smith puts Joel Embiid on a poster with undeniable dunk

Jalen Smith pulled off a marvelous poster dunk on Joel Embiid during the Chicago Bulls’ matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Smith is going through his sixth season in the NBA, his second with the Bulls.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Coby White News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Cavs’ perfect Coby White trade offer to Bulls

The Cleveland Cavaliers have not nearly been as good this season as they were the previous campaign. In fact, the decline has been steep. Following the Cavs’ disappointing 126-124 Christmas Day defeat to the New York Knicks, Cleveland is now the owner of a disappointing 17-15 record.

Chicago Bulls News / Field Level Media / December 26

Coby White fuels fourth-quarter push as Bulls beat 76ers

Coby White scored nine of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and Zach Collins and Tre Jones had 15 points apiece to lift the streaking Chicago Bulls to a 109-102 victory against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

Chicago Bulls News / HITC / December 26

One team that forced Michael Jordan to ‘swallow’ his pride, it was a blessing in disguise

Michael Jordan once called it the most memorable shot of his career, but it came after a game that nearly broke him. The Chicago Bulls legend was pushed to his emotional limit in Cleveland.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / December 26

Bulls Notes: Coby White, Josh Giddey, Ayo Dosunmu

The Bulls closed last season on a tear, going 15-5 over the final 20 games of 2024/25, fueled largely by the backcourt pairing of Coby White and Josh Giddey.

Chicago Bulls News / Field Level Media / December 25

Streaking Bulls open six-game homestand against Sixers

Winners of four straight after a stretch of eight losses in nine games, the Chicago Bulls aim to maintain momentum as they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 25

5 Things on the Chicago Bulls' Christmas List This Holiday Season

If I had to guess, the Chicago Bulls are written in pen on Santa Claus' naughty list this season. I think that's what happens when you lose three straight Play-In Tournaments and remain well outside the playoff picture.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 23