In route to their fifth consecutive victory, the Bucks led by 14 points at the half and went on a 17-0 run after Chicago closed the gap to eight early in the fourth. Since Doc Rivers replaced the dismissed Adrian Griffin as coach, Milwaukee has an 8-7 record. In addition to his two 3-pointers, Antetokounmpo had six assists. With 16 points, Damian Lillard scored. For the third time in four games this season, the Bucks defeated the Bulls with the aid of Patrick Beverley's 14 points.
DeMar DeRozan of Chicago became the 35th player in NBA history to reach the 23,000 point mark. After missing his first six attempts from the field, the six-time All-Star finished with 12 points, all but two coming in the second half. He also went 5 of 13 from the field. With 22 points, Coby White shined.