The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls, 108 - 97, at Bradley Center on Thursday. Although the final score would seem to indicate a fairly competitive contest, it belies the domination the Bucks (12 - 12) exercised over the Bulls (13 - 12) for most of the first three quarters. Milwaukee jumped out to a 30 - 18 lead after one quarter, had built up a 64 - 45 advantage by halftime, and held an 88 - 66 edge heading into the final 12 minutes. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker were too much for the Bulls, combining for 58 points. The hosts also shot 47 percent from the field and an outstanding 55 percent from three - point range, while eliciting 16 turnovers from their visitors as well. Jimmy Butler led the Bulls with 21 points, a total he supplemented with three assists, three rebounds and two steals. Dwyane Wade was next with 20 points, six assists, three rebounds, a steal and a block. Taj Gibson collected 19 points, four rebounds, an assist and a block. Robin Lopez (six points, six rebounds) and Rajon Rondo (five points, eight assists, five rebounds) were n't able to provide much on the scoreboard. Antetokounmpo led the way for Milwaukee with a stellar 30 - point, 14 - rebound double - double that also included three assists, three steals and a block. Parker was right behind with 28 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Matthew Dellavedova came within a hair of a double - double himself with nine points, nine assists and a rebound. John Henson mustered only four points but hauled in 10 boards, while Mirza Teletovic led the second unit with 13 points and a pair of assists. The two teams meet for a rematch on Friday evening in Chicago.
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