Nigerian Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo scores big as Milwaukee Bucks lose to Chicago Bulls in a close NBA derby.
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After scoring 55 points between them in a victory against Philadelphia, Milwaukee's all-star team destroyed Chicago's defense for 66 points.
Despite winning, the Bulls had no viable defense for Greek Player of Nigerian descent Giannis Antetokounmpo.
In the first half, Antetokounmpo delivered a vicious poster slam on Bulls center Nikola Vučević's head.
He was also able to contribute 38 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes of action
Antetokounmpo's only shortcoming of the evening was his 8 for 16 performance at the free throw line.
Damian Lillard made 21 shots and Antetokounmpo made 23 against the Bulls.
The other six rotation players scored 45 points and attempted 43 field goals.
It was the Bulls' first victory of the season as Milwaukee will travel to New York to play the Brooklyn Nets.