Don Nelson, former NBA coach and 5-time champion as a player, dies at 86
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
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Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Collin Sexton added 22 points, and Matas Buzelis had 20, helping Chicago come out on top after matching the third-worst skid in franchise history.
Chicago cut Milwaukee's lead to 90-84 late in the third quarter, but couldn't get any closer.
Up 95-94 with about five minutes to play, Milwaukee got 3-pointers from Rollins and AJ Green during an 8-0 run that gave it some breathing room. The Bulls never got closer than three the rest of the night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists and the Milwaukee Bucks opened their NBA Cup title defense with a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
Nikola Vucevic had 23 points and 13 rebounds. Coby White, who scored 22, nailed a tiebreaking jumper with 32 seconds remaining.
Nikola Vucevic had 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Bulls.
Zach Lavine scored 27 points to lead Chicago. Torrey Craig added 15, while Nikola Vucevic and Coby White had 14 each.
Zach LaVine added 25 points, Nikola Vucevic had 22 and Josh Giddey scored 17 for the Bulls, who shot 21 of 47 from 3-point range.
The Bucks led by 14 at halftime and went on a 17-0 run after Chicago pulled within eight early in the fourth.
Kohl was a popular figure in Wisconsin, purchasing the Bucks to keep them from leaving town and spending generously on civic and educational causes throughout the state.
DeMar DeRozan had 41 points and Coby White scored 33 for the Bulls.
The Bulls trailed 110-109 in overtime when Vucevic cut for a dunk with 2:28 remaining, sparking an eight-point run.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 11 rebounds for the Bucks.
Lillard had hoped for a trade to the Miami Heat, but instead will head to the Bulls' division opponent.
The 9-year-old was credited with helping the Bulls win over the Raptors. Now, United hopes for a repeat in Miami.
Jae Crowder and Wes Matthews combined to harass Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan throughout the game, with DeRozan finishing with eight points on 3-of-12 shooting.
Giannis Antetokounmpo broke Milwaukee's career assists record before leaving the game because of a sprained right wrist.
The Bulls trailed by 15 early in the fourth quarter, only to pull even in the closing minute of regulation.
The Bulls began the week with a 6-10 record but has now beaten the NBA's top two teams.
The Bulls have been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs after losing Game 5 of their series against the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday evening.
It's the third time LaVine has been placed in the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, and he'll likely be sidelined for Wednesday night's Game 5 in Milwaukee
Grayson Allen once again responded to the boos from the fans and even his teammates by making shot after shot.
Bulls fans may have felt like the home team could take control of the series. But that was not what happened.
It's been a long five years, but NBA playoff basketball is back at the United Center.
