The Chicago Bulls took a 132-125 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks in a game decided at the free-throw line and in the paint. Milwaukee built a lead as large as 15 points, but Chicago's efficiency from the stripe and control of the interior flipped the contest. Both teams finished with 46 made field goals, yet the Bulls attempted 98 shots to Milwaukee's 92 and converted 28 of 30 free throws compared to the Bucks' 14 of 26.
Chicago's scoring balance came from inside: 62 points in the paint against Milwaukee's 44. The Bulls also turned 19 Bucks turnovers into 22 points, while Milwaukee managed 19 points off 14 Chicago giveaways. Fast-break points favored Chicago 17-13, and second-chance points went the Bulls' way 15-11 on the strength of 13 offensive rebounds.
From beyond the arc, Milwaukee leaned heavily on the three-ball, hitting 19 of 46 attempts, while Chicago made just 12 of 45. That shooting gap kept the Bucks close, but their 12 missed free throws proved costly in a seven-point loss. Both teams dished 29 assists and grabbed 44 rebounds, underlining how evenly matched the lineups were across the floor. The Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls lineups produced near-identical assist and rebound numbers, so the difference came down to shot selection and discipline.
Discipline was a talking point: Milwaukee committed 26 personal fouls to Chicago's 20, and each side was whistled for one flagrant foul. No technical fouls were assessed and no penalties were recorded. The foul count fed directly into Chicago's free-throw advantage and helped the Bulls erase Milwaukee's biggest lead of the night.
Tactically, the Bucks' high-volume three-point attack kept them in front early, but the Bulls' interior scoring and turnover pressure wore the lead down. Key players on both sides contributed to the shared assist and rebound totals, though Chicago's edge in steals (10-5) and points off turnovers proved decisive. Milwaukee's 15-point cushion evaporated as missed free throws and paint defense faltered, allowing the Bulls to complete the comeback and secure a 132-125 victory.
