How the Bucks Overcame 'Impatient' Offense for NBA Cup Win Over Bulls
In an intense NBA Cup group stage matchup at Fiserv Forum, the Milwaukee Bucks faced off against the Chicago Bulls. The crowd featured a noticeable presence of red, reflecting the Bulls' fans, as the game remained closely contested through three quarters. Ultimately, the Bucks pulled away in the final minutes to win 126-110.
“That was an intense game tonight,” Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said. “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.”
Slow Start and Early Struggles
The Bucks, playing on their distinctive green-and-gold Cup court, struggled out of the gate, scoring only 11 points in the first eight minutes. Missed long-range shots contributed to falling behind 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 reflected postgame. “I thought we were very impatient offensively.”
Momentum Shift
Milwaukee sparked a scoring run late in the first period, fueled by an Amir Coffey dunk and a three-pointer from Myles Turner, allowing them to score 12 points in the final four minutes of the quarter.
The Bucks’ ability to overcome early offensive impatience was critical to their eventual victory in this regional NBA Cup clash.
Author’s summary: The Bucks overcame an early offensive struggle marked by impatience to secure a 126-110 NBA Cup win over the Bulls, highlighting the format's high-intensity nature and coaching insights.