Middleton and Lopez lead the way as Bucks pound Bulls 112-91 without Giannis, Lillard

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) blocks Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) layup during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Chicago.

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) blocks Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) layup during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)


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CHICAGO — Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, Bobby Portis added 19 points and 13 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 112-91without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. Middleton set a season high for the second game in a row after scoring 18 in Saturday's win over Washington. The three-time All-Star missed the first 21 games following surgery on both ankles. Middleton and Lopez each made three of Milwaukee's 18 3-pointers. Gary Trent Jr. nailed four from beyond the arc and finished with 14 points, helping the Bucks come away with an easy win even though they were again without two of their biggest stars. Nikola Vucevic had 17 points and 12 rebounds for Chicago.

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