The Chicago Bulls ended an 11-game losing streak by defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 120-97 on March 1, 2026, in Chicago. Josh Giddey recorded his eighth triple-double of the season, contributing 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. The win came after a decisive 27-0 run by the Bulls in the game's closing stages.
In a turnaround performance at home, the Chicago Bulls halted their franchise-tying third-worst skid of 11 losses with a convincing 120-97 win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The Bulls, who had gone 0-11 through February and last tasted victory on January 31 against Miami, relied on a pivotal 27-0 surge to overcome an early deficit.
Josh Giddey anchored the effort with 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, marking his eighth triple-double this season and his 15th as a Bull, equaling Scottie Pippen's franchise mark for second place. Collin Sexton scored 22 points, while Matas Buzelis added 20. For the Bucks, Bobby Portis led with 18 points, but the team struggled offensively late, missing 17 consecutive shots and enduring a second straight blowout defeat.
The game saw Milwaukee build a 16-point lead in the second quarter via a 17-0 run, entering halftime up 66-51. However, with the score at 89-81 in the Bucks' favor late in the third quarter, Tre Jones sank two free throws to ignite Chicago's rally. Buzelis tied it with a floater early in the fourth, and Sexton followed with a pull-up jumper for a 91-89 edge just under a minute in.
Milwaukee went scoreless for about 7.5 minutes until Kevin Porter Jr. made two free throws with 5:51 left. Ousmane Dieng finally broke the drought with a basket at 3:12. Absent for the Bucks was star Giannis Antetokounmpo, sidelined for his 15th straight game due to a strained right calf since January 23.
Adding to the atmosphere, Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson, viewing from a suite alongside Pippen, received cheers when shown on the videoboard. He playfully mimicked removing his shirt, echoing a post-win celebration from a prior game.
Looking ahead, the Bucks face Boston at home on Monday, while the Bulls host Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
