The Chicago Bulls closed on a 14-4 run to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 132-125 on Friday night, according to NBA reports. Chicago improved to 1-1, while Milwaukee dropped to 0-2 after a back-and-forth night decided by the Bulls’ late charge.
The game swung repeatedly. Both teams traded leads, neither defence could hold for long, and the contest looked set for a tense finish. Then Chicago found another gear, defending harder, attacking with purpose and closing the game with a decisive run.
A 14-4 closing run is a statement. It shows composure under pressure, trust in the game plan and the ability to execute when legs are tired. Chicago’s bench and closing defence sealed the win, according to reports, and the home crowd played its part.
Bucks Left Searching For First Win
Milwaukee will be frustrated. The Bucks were in position to win on the road and led at stages, but they could not match Chicago’s late surge. At 0-2, the pressure is already building on a team expected to contend.
The Bucks’ talent is not in doubt, but early-season cohesion takes time. New rotations, defensive assignments and late-game execution all need work, and Friday night exposed the gaps at the worst possible moment.
Chicago Builds On Home Win
For Chicago, this was a win to build on. Rallying from a tight game against a strong opponent, in front of a home crowd, gives a young team belief that it can close games against anyone.
The Bulls improved to 1-1 and will take the confidence into their next game. Milwaukee, meanwhile, must find its first win quickly, before an 0-2 start becomes a storyline that follows the team into November.
