Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) led the Bucks with 41 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and two steals on Friday. Benny Sieu / Imagn Images
Despite getting off to a slow start Friday night, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-110 win over the Chicago Bulls in their first NBA Cup game this season, finishing with 41 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and two steals.
GIANNIS FOR THREE. pic.twitter.com/PVF29sep7r
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 8, 2025
Antetokounmpo made 16 of his 32 shots from the field, including a 3-pointer midway through the fourth quarter, and eight of his 11 free throws to compile his second 40-point game of the season and his fifth game with more than 30 points.
In the fourth quarter alone, Antetokounmpo went 7-for-10 with 19 points and three assists.
“I thought he got his shots in that stretch,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said of Antetokounmpo’s fourth quarter. “He got to the rim, man, and got to the paint.”
Myles Turner added 23 points, eight rebounds and four steals for the defending Cup champion Bucks. Point guard Ryan Rollins turned in another strong performance in his breakout start to the season with 20 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals.
Rylo find Giannis for the oop! pic.twitter.com/STozpLnWve
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 8, 2025
With the win, the Bucks improved to 6-3, while the Bulls are now 6-2.
This story will be updated.
Nov 8, 2025
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