NBA Cup: Bucks Beat Bulls with Giannis Antetokounmpo Scoring 41 Points
The Milwaukee Bucks secured a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls, opening their NBA Cup title defense impressively. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the game with 41 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists.
Milwaukee Bucks' Undefeated Streak Continues
Milwaukee has now improved to 9-0 in the NBA Cup group play stage over the event's three-year history. Previously, the Bucks lost in the semifinals to Indiana two seasons ago but won the NBA Cup title last year against Oklahoma City with a 97-81 victory.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's Dominant Performance
Antetokounmpo scored 19 points in the fourth quarter to help Milwaukee pull away, finishing 16 of 32 from the floor — marking the first time this season his shooting percentage dropped below 61.5%.
Supporting Players' Contributions
- Myles Turner added 23 points, his highest since joining the Bucks this season.
- Ryan Rollins contributed 20 points.
- For Chicago, Matas Buzelis scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds.
- Josh Giddey recorded 16 points, 14 assists, and seven rebounds, continuing his streak of triple-doubles in consecutive games—the first Bulls player to do so since Michael Jordan in April 1989.
“Josh 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.”
Additional Note
FOCUS: Milwaukee’s open records request about plans for a new professional soccer team and outdoor stadium.
Chicago had won its NBA Cup opener 135-125 over New York earlier.
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