Rapid Recap: Bucks 126, Bulls 110

Giannis leads Bucks' unbeaten NBA Cup run

The Milwaukee Bucks kicked off their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 victory over their I-94 rivals, the Chicago Bulls. Giannis dominated the game, scoring 41 points along with 15 rebounds and nine assists. Myles Turner contributed 23 points, seven rebounds, and four steals.

Bulls' standout and game start

Matas Buzelis was the only Bull to reach 20 points, finishing with 20 points and eight rebounds on 8/12 shooting. Josh Giddey added 16 points, 14 assists, and seven rebounds for Milwaukee.

Early game dynamics

The Bucks struggled at the start, missing their first five shots. Meanwhile, Buzelis went 3-for-3 on layups to give Chicago an early 8-1 lead, with Giannis scoring Milwaukee's first point on a free throw. AJ Green soon scored the Bucks’ first field goal.

First quarter summary

The first quarter was a low-scoring contest, as both teams combined for only 48 points and shot 43.1% from the field (19/44). Chicago led by as many as eight points, but Milwaukee responded with a 7-2 run in the closing minutes, narrowing the deficit to 25-23.

Second quarter note

After a slow offensive start, both teams began to find their rhythm in a closely contested second quarter.

"Giannis’ 19-point fourth quarter keeps the Bucks unbeaten in NBA Cup play."

Author’s summary: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominant performance, especially a strong fourth quarter, secured the Bucks’ confident start in defending their NBA Cup title.

Brew Hoop — 2025-11-08