Overview
- Milwaukee opened group play with a 126-110 win over Chicago, driven by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 41 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists.
- Myles Turner added 23 points with five threes and four steals, and Ryan Rollins scored 20, reflecting coaching tweaks to stagger bigs and diversify Turner’s usage.
- Antetokounmpo is on the injury report as probable due to left knee patellar tendinopathy; Kevin Porter Jr. (meniscus), Taurean Prince (neck strain) and two-way Alex Antetokounmpo are out.
- Houston visits after a five-game streak was halted by San Antonio; Alperen Şengün posted 25-9-8 and Kevin Durant scored 24 as turnovers (24) proved costly.
- Doc Rivers questioned inconsistent whistles on contact against Antetokounmpo, and Bulls forward Matas Buzelis said containing him requires a more physical, collective effort.