Bulls vs. Bucks score: Chicago bounces back in Game 2 behind DeMar DeRozan's 41 points to even up series

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The Chicago Bulls pulled off an upset on Wednesday night, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 114-109 in Game 2 of their first-round series, which is now tied 1-1.

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A pivotal Game 3 is set for Friday night in Chicago, as the Bulls will host their first postseason game since 2017.

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DeMar DeRozan was spectacular, hitting tough bucket after tough bucket en route to a playoff career-high 41 points to lead the Bulls.

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His driving layup with 18.2 seconds remaining pushed the lead to five and essentially ended the game.

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Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine also played well, combining for 44 points to supplement DeRozan's scoring.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks, finishing with 33 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists.

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Middleton suffered an MCL sprain and will undergo an MRI on Thursday, while Portis left with an eye abrasion that affected his vision.

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