How the Bucks overcame 'impatient' offense for NBA Cup win over Bulls

How the Bucks Overcame 'Impatient' Offense for NBA Cup Win Over Bulls

The Milwaukee Bucks opened group play in the NBA Cup with a challenging home game against the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum. The stands glowed with a mix of red and green in what turned out to be a fiery regional matchup that remained close into the final quarter.

Milwaukee ultimately pulled ahead in the closing minutes to secure a 126-110 victory, setting a strong tone for their Cup campaign.

“That was an intense game tonight,” said Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. “The reason it’s great is because you get to see early intensity. You put yourself in a playoff-type atmosphere, and it allows you, from a coaching standpoint, to really evaluate what you need to change, what you need to work on.”

Early Offensive Struggles

Despite the excitement and pressure of the new Cup format, the Bucks began sluggishly on their green-and-gold-themed court. They managed only 11 points in the opening eight minutes, struggling with poor long-range shooting that let Chicago take control early.

“First half, I actually told our team as a group that was the worst shots we’ve taken this year in a half,” Rivers admitted. “I thought we were very impatient offensively.”

Momentum Shift

Milwaukee’s offense eventually found rhythm late in the first quarter. A powerful dunk from Amir Coffey followed by a three-pointer from Myles Turner sparked a 12-point surge that began to turn the game in their favor.

Author’s Summary

The Bucks overcame a sluggish, impatient start with late momentum and composure, turning early frustration into an emphatic NBA Cup win over Chicago.

ClutchPoints — 2025-11-08