Bulls vs. Bucks score: Chicago bounces back in Game 2 behind DeMar DeRozan's 41 points to even up series
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.
A pivotal Game 3 is set for Friday night in Chicago, as the Bulls will host their first postseason game since 2017.
DeMar DeRozan was spectacular, hitting tough bucket after tough bucket en route to a playoff career-high 41 points to lead the Bulls.
His driving layup with 18.2 seconds remaining pushed the lead to five and essentially ended the game.
Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine also played well, combining for 44 points to supplement DeRozan's scoring.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks, finishing with 33 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists.
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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