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The Milwaukee Bucks (15-12) roll into Chicago riding a four-game winning streak and looking to extend their recent dominance over the Bulls. While the Bulls (13-16) have struggled to find consistency, the Bucks have hit their stride, winning 7 of their last 10 and 14 of 20 to vault into the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference.
Milwaukee's well-rounded attack has been firing on all cylinders, averaging nearly 114 points per game over their last 20 contests while locking down defensively, holding opponents to just under 110 points. Their balanced scoring has been fueled by efficient shooting around 49% from the field, including a blistering 41% from three-point range. The Bucks have also taken care of the ball, committing just over 13 turnovers per game during this stretch.
Conversely, the Bulls have been treading water at .500 over their last 20 games, struggling to gain traction. While their scoring remains potent at nearly 126 points per game, their defensive lapses have been glaring, surrendering 122 points on average. Chicago has been unable to overcome their high turnover rate hovering around 15 per game, often squandering their strong rebounding efforts of nearly 46 boards.
In their recent meetings, the Bucks have had the Bulls' number, winning 4 of the last 5 matchups. Milwaukee's stifling defense has been the difference, limiting Chicago to just over 109 points while holding them under 42% shooting over that span. If the Bulls can't find a way to value the ball and get stops, the streaking Bucks could add to their woes on Chicago's home floor.