The Chicago Bulls (32 - 30) earned a win over the division rival Milwaukee Bucks (26 - 38) Monday night at the United Center, 100 - 90. Even with Jimmy Butler sitting out with knee soreness, the Bulls had more than enough to dispatch Milwaukee. Other than a two - minute stretch in the first quarter, Chicago held the lead for the entire game. They never managed to pull away, and the Bucks kept it within single digits throughout the fourth quarter and even pulled within two points three separate times. But the Bulls sunk two three - pointers and shot 8 - 9 from the free throw line over the game’s final four minutes and did enough to hold off the Bucks. The Bulls were powered by a Pau Gasol triple - double, as the center scored 12 points (4 - 14 FG, 4 - 5 FT), grabbed 17 rebounds and dished 13 assists, with five blocks thrown in for good measure. Derrick Rose led all scorers with 22 points on 9 - 16 shooting and dished seven assists. The Bulls shot a sharp 50 percent from the field and 10 - 25 (40 percent) from three - point range. Jerryd Bayless came off the bench to score 20 points (7 - 15 FG, 5 - 8 3PT) to lead the Bucks. Jabari Parker added 18 points (7 - 17 FG) and 11 rebounds, and Giannis Antetokounmpo joined the double - double party with 12 points and 10 assists. The Bucks had 11 shots blocked and managed to shoot just 40 percent from two - point range, as they just couldn’t get enough going inside to challenge Chicago. The Bulls head on the road Thursday against San Antonio. The Bucks return home Wednesday to host the Heat.
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