Milwaukee Bucks: Takeaways from 115-106 loss to Chicago Bulls

For the second time in two weeks, the Milwaukee Bucks performed well below their capabilities in an embarrassing loss to the Chicago Bulls.

Having blown a sizable lead in their final game prior to Christmas against the Charlotte Hornets, the Milwaukee Bucks were hoping to get back to winning ways with the visit of the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.

With Chicago having left the Bradley Center with a win just 10 days earlier, the Bucks had no reason to take the threat posed by the rebuilding Bulls lightly.

News of Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s return to the starting lineup following some knee soreness increased the sense that the Bucks should go out and avenge that prior disappointment, meaning the way the game played out was ultimately all the more frustrating.

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Milwaukee started well and built up a nine-point lead by the end of the first quarter, but they could never really get too comfortable due to frequent turnovers.

The Bulls pushed the pace and were frequently rewarded with wide open layups and high quality looks from closer to the perimeter.

Even with very good performances from Giannis, Eric Bledsoe and Malcolm Brogdon, the Bucks couldn’t find the kick required in the fourth quarter to close the gap on the Bulls.

To get a better idea of what went wrong for Milwaukee in another embarrassing loss, let’s dive into some of the key takeaways from the game.