Chicago Bulls rallied from a 15‑point first‑quarter deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 132‑125 on Friday night. Norman Powell poured in 25 points while rookie Caleb Wilson added 21, including a crucial late free‑throw run that sealed the win.
Chicago’s early struggles saw Buddy Hield score 13, Isaac Okoro 12 and Tre Jones 11 points with eight assists. Despite a 43‑point loss to Toronto earlier in the week, the Bulls found momentum after Jalen Smith’s 13 rebounds and 14 points. Smith capped the third quarter with a dunk that cut the deficit to 104‑102 heading into the final period.
In the fourth quarter, the Bulls struck first, scoring six straight points and taking a 108‑104 lead on Wilson’s slam. Hield’s three‑pointer extended the advantage to eight. Milwaukee answered with Tyler Herro’s 34 points, but the Bulls’ defense tightened and Wilson’s free‑throw shooting kept the edge. Wilson’s steal and Jones’ subsequent two foul shots sealed the victory.
Milwaukee’s key contributors included Herro’s 34, Jaime Jaquez Jr’s 19 and 11 boards, Kyle Kuzma’s 14 and Myles Turner’s 12. The Bucks’ second straight loss opened the season, while Chicago improved its record with the win.
Chicago will look to maintain momentum as the season progresses, while Milwaukee faces a tough road ahead after a shaky start.
