In a thrilling overtime showdown, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 32 points and 12 rebounds powered the Milwaukee Bucks (16-7) to a hard-fought 133-129 victory against the Chicago Bulls (9-15) on Monday night.
Facing off against DeMar DeRozan’s spectacular 41-point performance, the Bucks showcased resilience with key contributions from Brook Lopez and Malik Beasley, who each added 19 points, and Bobby Portis with 17.
DeRozan’s remarkable effort included 11 assists, marking him as only the second Bulls player since Michael Jordan in 1992-93 to achieve a 40-point, 10-assist game.
The game reached a thrilling climax in regulation as DeRozan’s floater tied the score at 118 with four seconds left, forcing an overtime showdown.
Antetokounmpo’s dominance continued into overtime, where he scored a crucial layup to put the Bucks ahead 126-119 with two minutes remaining.
Despite some missed free throws by Milwaukee, including three down the stretch, Damian Lillard’s clutch free throws secured the 133-129 victory.
Chicago’s late efforts, including a DeRozan dunk, brought them within two points, but time ran out as the Bucks sealed the win.
