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The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls 131–115 on February 3 at Fiserv Forum, controlling the matchup with efficient offensive execution and defensive discipline. Kyle Kuzma led the Bucks with 31 points, while Royce Rollins added 21 in a balanced scoring attack. Milwaukee shot 51.5 percent from the field and made 23 three-pointers, establishing early momentum with 39 first-quarter points before a 28-point third quarter sealed the outcome. The Bucks' offensive rating of 126.4 overwhelmed Chicago's defense, which managed a 113.7 rating despite forcing nine steals and blocking 11 shots. The Bulls' Matas Buzelis and Coby White each scored 21 points, but Chicago's 44 percent shooting and 19 three-pointers proved insufficient against Milwaukee's 51-rebound advantage and 33-assist pace. The game fell well short of the 222.5 Vegas total, settling at 246 combined points. Milwaukee's second-half dominance, particularly the defensive third quarter, demonstrates the Bucks' capacity to control games through sustained efficiency, positioning them favorably in the conference standings.
