The Milwaukee Bucks have now made it a series. After falling in the first three games to the Chicago Bulls, the third in double overtime, Milwaukee has battled back to win two straight after the 94-88 victory at the United Center Monday night. The Bulls still lead the NBA Eastern Conference first round series three games to two but it’s headed back to the BMO Harris Bradley Center for game six Thursday night. Michael Carter-Williams scored 22 points, pulled down eight rebounds and dished out nine assists to lead the way. Khris Middleton added 21 while John Henson had 14 rebounds, 10 in the 4th quarter. That’s when the Bucks showed poise playing with the lead before a raucous home crowd in Chicago. Milwaukee made all 16 of it’s free throws and defensively, held the Bulls to 34.4% shooting on the night. Derrick Rose made only five of 20 shots for 13 points. Chicago was just 4 of 22 from three point range after burning the Bucks from distance in their three victories. Pao Gasol led Chicago with 25. It’s the first time in franchise history the Bucks have forced a sixth game after trailing 3-0.
Bucks not going down without a fight
Apr 28, 2015 | 1:38 PM