How the Bucks Overcame 'Impatient' Offense for NBA Cup Win over Bulls
Milwaukee hosted Chicago in the opening game of the NBA Cup group stage at Fiserv Forum. The crowd featured a noticeable presence of Bulls fans, creating an intense atmosphere throughout the matchup, which remained close until the final quarter. Ultimately, the Bucks pulled away late to win 126-110.
“That was an intense game tonight,” Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said after the contest. “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.”
Despite the lively environment and a green-and-gold NBA Cup court, Milwaukee started the game slowly, managing only 11 points in the first eight minutes due to poor shooting from distance, which 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. “I thought we were very impatient offensively.”
However, a scoring run sparked by an Amir Coffey dunk and a 3-pointer from Myles Turner helped the Bucks score 12 points in the final four minutes of the first period, shifting their momentum.
Summary
The Bucks overcame a slow, impatient offensive start with a late surge to secure their NBA Cup victory against the Bulls, showcasing the value of early high-intensity play in this format.
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