NBA Cup: Bucks Defeat Bulls with Giannis Antetokounmpo's 41 Points
The Milwaukee Bucks continued their perfect start in the NBA Cup group stage, improving to 9-0 in the tournament's three-year history. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 41 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists, powering Milwaukee to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Game Highlights
Antetokounmpo scored 19 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Bucks pull away from the Bulls. He shot 16 of 32 from the field, marking the first time this season his shooting percentage dipped below 61.5%. Myles Turner contributed 23 points, his highest since joining the Bucks this year, while Ryan Rollins added 20 points.
Chicago Bulls Performance
Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 20 points and eight rebounds. Josh Giddey also had a strong game with 16 points, 14 assists, and seven rebounds. Giddey recorded triple-doubles in two consecutive games, becoming the first Bulls player to achieve this since Michael Jordan in April 1989. Chicago had started the NBA Cup with a 135-125 win over New York.
"The Bucks improved to 9-0 in the NBA Cup's group play stage during the event's three-year history."
"Giddey had triple-doubles in his last two games. He’s the first Bulls player to have triple-doubles in consecutive games since Michael Jordan in April 1989."
Previous NBA Cup History
- Two seasons ago, Milwaukee lost to Indiana in the semifinals.
- Last year, the Bucks won the title game against Oklahoma City with a score of 97-81.
Other Notes
Questions remain regarding the future of a new professional soccer team and outdoor stadium project in Milwaukee, as FOX6 News is seeking answers through open records requests.
Author's summary: Milwaukee Bucks remain undefeated in the NBA Cup group stage thanks to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominant 41-point game, while Bulls’ Josh Giddey continues historic triple-double streaks.