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Bulls Close on 14–4 Run to Beat Bucks 132–125

Norman Powell scored 25 points, and Chicago’s late free throws secured its first win of the season.

A Chicago Bulls player holds the basketball beside a Milwaukee Bucks defender.
Chicago faces Milwaukee during the Bulls’ October 23 victory at Fiserv Forum. · Credit: NBA.com

Norman Powell scored 25 points and rookie Caleb Wilson added 21 as the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 132–125 at Fiserv Forum on Friday, October 23, finishing the game with a 14–4 run.

Milwaukee led 121–118 before Chicago’s closing push. Isaac Okoro’s layup briefly put the Bulls ahead, and Wilson’s two free throws with 1:16 remaining restored their lead for good. Chicago scored its final 10 points at the foul line, the NBA’s play-by-play shows.

Leonard Miller contributed 19 points for Chicago, while Jalen Smith had 14 points and 13 rebounds. Tyler Herro led Milwaukee with 34 points, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 19 points and 11 rebounds, according to the official box score.

The Bulls made 28 of 30 free throws, compared with Milwaukee’s 14 of 26. Chicago won despite making only 12 of 45 attempts from beyond the arc; the Bucks hit 19 of 46.

Chicago improved to 1–1 and hosts Washington on Saturday. Milwaukee dropped to 0–2 and visits Philadelphia, The Associated Press’s game report notes.

Sources and notes

  1. https://www.nba.com/game/chi-vs-mil-0022600099