- Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: CHSN
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The Chicago Bulls (24-36) are set to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (26-32) at the United Center this Sunday.
In their previous game, the Bucks squared off against the Knicks but suffered a defeat, with a final score of 127-98. Milwaukee achieved a shooting percentage of 42.9% (33 out of 77) and made 16 of their 42 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, the Bucks converted 16 out of 22 shots, resulting in a conversion rate of 72.7%. On the boards, they secured 34 total rebounds, with 4 being offensive. Additionally, they recorded 24 assists while forcing their opponents into 11 turnovers and achieving 5 steals. Defensively, Milwaukee allowed 52.3% shooting from the field, with the Knicks reaching 46 out of 88. New York dished out 33 assists and earned 7 steals, while also grabbing 44 rebounds (7 offensive and 37 defensive) and blocking 3 shots. New York shot an impressive 87.5% from the charity stripe, scoring 14 out of 16 attempts, and hit 21 of their 42 attempts from long range. The Bucks committed 16 personal fouls compared to the Knicks’ 20.
Myles Turner played a crucial role in the last game, shooting 62.5% from the field while also providing 2 assists. He logged 25 minutes on the court, grabbing 4 rebounds and contributing a total of 19 points on 5 of 8 shooting.
As the Bucks approach this game, their season record stands at 26-32. They average 14.5 turnovers per game and commit roughly 19.9 fouls nightly. Milwaukee is securing 41.1 rebounds per contest and has accumulated 1,507 assists throughout the season, ranking them 19th in the league for ball distribution. The Bucks are converting 39.1% of their three-point attempts (855 of 2,184) and 73.9% of free throws. They average 112.1 points per game (25th in the league) with a field goal percentage of 48.2%.
Defensively, the Bucks force 13.1 turnovers per game while committing 18.0 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 36.6% from three-point range and rank 16th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 115.6. Milwaukee permits an opponent field goal percentage of 46.6% (2,380 out of 5,111) and averages 44.6 rebounds allowed per game. They rank 13th in the league in assists surrendered with 1,582 for the season.
The last outing for the Bulls ended with a 121-112 loss to the Trail Blazers. They collected a total of 41 rebounds, with 35 defensive and 6 offensive. Unfortunately, the Bulls turned the ball over 22 times but managed to secure 8 steals. The Trail Blazers committed 19 personal fouls, allowing Chicago to attempt 30 free throws, successfully converting 23 for a rate of 76.7%. From beyond the arc, the Bulls hit 9 of 30 shots (30.0%) and shot 50.0% overall from the floor, making 40 out of 80 attempts. Defensively, the Bulls permitted the Trail Blazers to make 42 out of 95 attempts (44.2%) while allowing 10 out of 46 three-point attempts (21.7%) and effectively shooting 27 out of 31 from the free-throw line (87.1%). Portland secured 45 total rebounds against Chicago, including 15 offensive boards.
Matas Buzelis was significant for the Bulls during the game, contributing 20 points in 36 minutes, along with 4 assists. He shot 6 of 16 from the field for a shooting percentage of 37.5%, adding 7 rebounds to his total.
Chicago’s record for the season currently stands at 24-36. They commit an average of 18.7 personal fouls per game and shoot 78.7% from the free-throw line. The team averages 28.8 assists per game (6th in the NBA) and experiences 15.1 turnovers per game. So far, the Bulls have scored 6,944 points for an average of 115.7 points per game, while averaging 44.5 rebounds per game. Offensively, Chicago’s shooting percentage is 46.9%, placing them 14th in the league.
On the defensive side, the Bulls yield 37.4% on three-point attempts (841 of 2,249) and allow opponents to shoot 77.6% from the charity stripe. They concede an average of 28.5 assists and 45.1 rebounds each game, ranking 28th and 22nd in the league, respectively. In terms of points allowed per game, Chicago ranks 27th, conceding an average of 120.5. They force 12.7 turnovers on a nightly basis and allow shooting percentages of 47.8% from the field (24th in the league).
Which team will come out on top in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Prediction: Choose Milwaukee
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