Giannis finishes with 25 points, 17 rebounds, leads Bucks to 126-98 win over Bulls

Milwaukee team ranks 2nd with 45 wins and 27 losses in Eastern Conference

By Muhammed Enes Calli

ANKARA (AA) - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points and 17 rebounds as Milwaukee Bucks defeated Chicago Bulls 126-98 late Tuesday.

Besides Antetokounmpo's double-double, Jrue Holiday dropped 27 points and seven assists.

Brook Lopez finished with 10 points and six rebounds in 24 minutes for the Bucks, who played without All-Star forward Khris Middleton due to an injury.

For the Bulls, Nikola Vucevic added 22 points, while DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each scored 21 points.

After suffering nine losses in 12 games, the Bulls are fifth with a 42-30 win/loss record, while the Bucks rank second with 45 wins and 27 losses in the Eastern Conference standings.

NBA results:

Orlando Magic - Golden State Warriors: 94-90

New York Knicks - Atlanta Hawks: 111-117

Milwaukee Bucks - Chicago Bulls: 126-98

Denver Nuggets - Los Angeles Clippers: 127-115

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