Josh Giddey had 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his second triple-double this season to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 116-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Damian Lillard returned to the lineup with 29 points and 12 assists, but the Bucks dropped their second straight. The star guard came on with 18 points in the second half as Milwaukee played without NBA scoring leader Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) for a fourth consecutive game.
Chicago Bulls veteran starter and potential trade candidate Nikola Vucevic made NBA history in the win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Milwaukee Bucks (16-13) and Chicago Bulls (13-18) meet in a Central Division battle Saturday. Tip-off from the United Center is set for 8 p.m ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Bucks vs.
NBA scoring leader Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss a fourth straight game, but the Milwaukee Bucks expect to have star guard Damian Lillard back in the lineup against the Chicago Bulls.
The Chicago Bulls have been dealing with guard injuries for the past few seasons. Lonzo Ball’s knee injury from three seasons ago was seen as nearly impossible to return from, yet he overcame the odds and has seen time for the Bulls this season.
Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic has made NBA history, becoming just the second center to ever reach at least 16,000 points and 800 three-pointers made. Good stat from Bulls PR: Nikola Vučević became 2nd center in NBA history to tally at least 16,000 points and 800 3FGM in a career. Bucks Brook Lopez is other.
Why Bucks head coach Doc Rivers took the blame for Damian Lillard's fourth-quarter performance in their loss against the Bulls
After missing four games due to injury, Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will make his return against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Lillard in the Bucks and Bulls matchup will be his first appearance since Milwaukee beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup finals.
The Washington Wizards (6-29) and Chicago Bulls (17-20) meet Friday. Tip-off from the United Center is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Wizards vs. Bulls odds a
De’Aaron Fox’s status remains uncertain as the Kings prepare to put their five-game winning streak on the line against the Boston Celtics on Friday at TD Garden. Fox is considered questionable after missing the past two games with a right glute contusion.