How the Bucks Overcame an 'Impatient' Offense for NBA Cup Win Over Bulls
The Milwaukee Bucks hosted the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Cup group play opener at Fiserv Forum. The stands featured a notable amount of red, reflecting the intense regional rivalry. The game remained close until the fourth quarter, when the Bucks pulled ahead to win 126-110.
Game Intensity and NBA Cup Format
“That was an intense game tonight,” Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said after the contest, praising the NBA Cup format.
“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.”
Bucks’ Slow Start and Offensive Struggles
The home team, playing on a green-and-gold Cup court, started poorly, scoring only 11 points in the first eight minutes. Their shooting struggles from long distance caused them to fall 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 on the team’s early performance. “I thought we were very impatient offensively.”
Key Plays to Spark Comeback
A scoring run, sparked by a dunk from Amir Coffey and a three-pointer by Myles Turner, helped Milwaukee put together 12 points in the last four minutes of the first period, turning the momentum.
Summary
The Bucks overcame an early period of poor shot selection and offensive impatience to seize control late and secure a decisive victory in a high-pressure NBA Cup matchup.
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