Bulls Dismantled by Bucks in 122-106 Loss

AJ Green Arrived Early and Often

Buck reserve AJ Green hit the Bulls hard early with 11 points in the first quarter. Green finished the game with 18 total points.

Bucks Dominate the Paint

Milwaukee entered the second quarter with a modest 36-30 lead over the Bulls and proceeded to lock in on scoring inside the painted area, shooting 10/14 in the paint as a team in the second frame.  

The Bucks scored 54 paint points on the night with Giannis Antetokounmpo logging 32 of them.

Bulls' Quasi-Rally

In the second half, the Bulls mounted two attempts at reclaiming the game lead to no avail. First, Torrey Craig made a three-point shot at the 4:13 mark of the third quarter to shrink the Bucks' lead to one point.

The second time, Coby White made a three-point attempt at the 8:39 mark of the fourth quarter that closed the scoring gap to a three-point Bucks lead, 102-99.

What's On Tap Next?

The Bulls return home Friday to face the Atlanta Hawks in their next 2024 NBA Cup group-play game. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. CT and the game will air on Chicago Sports Network (CHSN).