(247NEWSSOURCE) – The Milwaukee Bucks were in control all game during a 112-91 rout of the Chicago Bulls at United Center.
Milwaukee led 33-17 after the first quarter and went up by as many as 25 points during the victory.
Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton both scored 21 points to lead the Bucks, while Bobby Portis chipped in with 19 points and 13 rebounds.
Middleton said that he’s starting to feel good on offense.
Middleton said that the team has been working very hard at closing out games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard missed the game due to injury.
Middleton said it’s been fun watching other players step up with Antetokounmpo and Lillard out.
The Bucks have won six of seven.
Nikola Vucevic had 17 points and 12 rebounds in the losing effort. Zach LaVine added 14 points.
The Bulls have lost their last two games.
The Bucks return to play on Thursday when they host the Brooklyn Nets.
The pre-game begins at 6:30 with tip-off at 7 on 1440 and 101.9 WNFL.
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