The Milwaukee Bucks endured the comeback of the Chicago Bulls and claimed the 86-93 win in Game 1.
It was a hard-fought battle after the first quarter, with the Bulls coming back from a 16-point deficit.
Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan missed crucial shots in the final seconds to give Chicago the lead. Instead, it was Jrue Holiday that made a big two-pointer in crunch time that helped Milwaukee seal the deal.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the winners, with 27 points (10/19 shooting) and 16 rebounds. Four more players scored in double figures for the winners.
On the other hand, Nikola Vucevic had 24 points (9/27 shooting) and 17 boards for the losing squad. DeRozan and LaVine added 18 points each for Chicago.
Thanks to their victory, the Bucks now lead the series 1-0, with Game 2 taking place at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday.
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