Bucks vs. Bulls Showdown: Can Milwaukee Extend Their Dominance or Will Chicago Stage an Epic Comeback? Find Out in the Nail-Biting Final Quarter!

3rd Quarter Update On the road, the Milwaukee Bucks maintain their dominance with a commanding 82-72 lead over the Chicago Bulls. With four consecutive victories under their belt, the Bucks are on the verge of securing another win. Will they make it five, or can the Bulls rally and spoil their streak? The answer awaits in the final quarter.

Match Details

Teams: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls
Current Records: Milwaukee 39-21, Chicago 28-31

How to Watch

Date: Friday, March 1, 2024, at 10 p.m. ET
Location: United Center — Chicago, Illinois
TV: ESPN
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $55.00

Preview As the Bulls enjoy the home-court advantage on Friday, they face a tough challenge against the Milwaukee Bucks at 10:00 p.m. ET. Both teams enter the game with recent victories, setting the stage for an intense matchup.

The Bulls secured a hard-fought victory against Cleveland on Wednesday, prevailing 132-123 after double overtime. DeMar DeRozan led the charge with a double-double, scoring 35 points and grabbing ten rebounds. Another standout performer was Andre Drummond, contributing a double-double with 17 points and a whopping 26 rebounds.

In their Thursday game against Charlotte, the Bucks continued their winning streak with a 111-99 triumph. Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his dominance, recording a double-double with 24 points and ten rebounds. The Bucks dominated the first half, scoring 70 points, and maintained control to secure the win.

Chicago’s record improved to 28-31 with the recent victory, while Milwaukee boasts a strong 39-21 record this season, winning six of their last eight matches.

This matchup is poised to be determined by possessions, with the Bulls excelling in ball retention (ranked third in turnovers per game), while the Bucks maintain a solid performance in this aspect. The clash of these strengths adds an intriguing element to the game.

In their previous encounter in December 2023, the Bucks emerged victorious with a 133-129 win over the Bulls. Antetokounmpo’s double-double of 32 points and 12 rebounds played a pivotal role in the outcome. Can the Bulls devise a strategy to contain him this time? Stay tuned to CBSSports.com for post-match analysis.

Odds Milwaukee enters the game as a 4-point favorite against Chicago, as per the latest NBA odds. The initial line favored the Bucks by 3.5 points.

The over/under is set at 221.5 points.

Series History Milwaukee has dominated the recent series history, winning 7 out of the last 10 games against Chicago.