NBA Cup: Bucks Defend Title with Victory Over Bulls
The Milwaukee Bucks continued their undefeated run in the NBA Cup group stage, improving to 9-0 in the event's three-year history. On Friday night, they defeated the Chicago Bulls 126-110, thanks largely to Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant performance.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads the Charge
Antetokounmpo scored 41 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and distributed nine assists. Notably, he put up 19 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Bucks extend their lead and secure the win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo shot 16 of 32 from the floor, marking the first time this season his shooting was below 61.5%.
Supporting Performances
- Myles Turner contributed 23 points, his highest since joining Milwaukee this year.
- Ryan Rollins added 20 points to the Bucks' tally.
- For Chicago, Matas Buzelis scored 20 points and collected eight rebounds.
- Josh Giddey posted 16 points, 14 assists, and seven rebounds, continuing his impressive form with consecutive triple-doubles.
Josh Giddey is the first Bulls player since Michael Jordan in April 1989 to record triple-doubles in back-to-back games.
Recent NBA Cup History for Bucks
In previous NBA Cup tournaments, Milwaukee fell to Indiana in the semifinals two seasons ago before defeating Oklahoma City 97-81 last year in the final to capture the title.
Additional Notes
Chicago started their NBA Cup campaign strongly with a 135-125 win over New York on October 30.
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Author's summary: Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a commanding NBA Cup win over the Bulls, extending their flawless group stage run to 9-0 and showcasing strong team support and historic individual achievements.