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Giannis’ 41 Lifts Bucks Over Bulls in NBA Cup Opener

Milwaukee began its title defense with a group-stage win that counts toward the regular season standings.

Nov 7, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) takes a shot between Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and guard AJ Green (20) in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Bucks beat the Bulls 126-110, with Giannis Antetokounmpo posting 41 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, including 19 points in the fourth quarter.
  • Myles Turner added 23 points with five 3-pointers and four steals, and Ryan Rollins scored 20 on 4-of-6 shooting from deep.
  • Chicago’s Matas Buzelis led the Bulls with 20 points and eight rebounds as the team fell to 1-1 in East Group C play.
  • Bucks coach Doc Rivers questioned the officiating on contact against Antetokounmpo, saying the star often gets hit without consistent foul calls.
  • Brew Hoop reported Milwaukee is 7-0 all-time in NBA Cup group play and that Antetokounmpo passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the franchise lead with his 56th 40-point game.