Bulls Triumph Over Bucks in Season Opener, White Shines with 35 Points

It was a dazzling night at Milwaukee’s home court as the Chicago Bulls outperformed the hosting Bucks, clinching a 133-122 win on Friday. Coby White was the star of the show, dropping an impressive 35 points, just shy of his career-best 37.

LaVine, Vucevic, and Giddey Contribute to Bulls’ Victory

Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic were other noticeable contributors for the Bulls, adding 25 and 22 points respectively, while rookie Josh Giddey scored 17. The Bulls’ deadly accuracy from beyond the arc played a significant role in the victory, with the team making 21 out of their 47 attempts.

Antetokounmpo and Lillard’s Efforts Not Enough for Bucks

In the Bucks’ camp, reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo did his part, amassing 38 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. Damian Lillard chipped in with 28 points but struggled from deep, making only three of his 12 attempts.

Bulls’ Decisive Breakaway

After a nail-biting third quarter that saw the lead change hands five times, the Bulls finally took the reins, breaking away from a 72-all tie with seven consecutive points. The Bulls maintained this lead, marking a turning point in the game.

Key Players and Moments

For the Bulls, the night almost saw White equal his career-high of 37 points set against Sacramento last season. Unfortunately, Lonzo Ball remained sidelined due to multiple knee surgeries but is expected to return for Saturday’s home opener. For the Bucks, despite a solid season-opening victory against Philadelphia, they struggled on both ends of the court, failing to provide sufficient support for Antetokounmpo and Lillard. Khris Middleton also remained absent as he recovers from ankle surgeries.

The decisive moment came when, despite A.J. Green’s back-to-back triples bringing the Bucks within a point, Patrick Williams responded with a crucial three-pointer for the Bulls. This sparked a 13-1 run, leaving the Bucks trailing behind.

Bulls’ Record-Breaking Shooting

The Bulls’ 21 three-pointers were their highest since hitting a franchise-record 25 against New Orleans on Feb. 10, 2021.

What’s Next?

The Bulls are set to host their home opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, while the Bucks are heading to Brooklyn on Sunday. Stay tuned for more thrilling NBA action!