Bulls vs Bucks Box: A Thrilling Game 2 Sees the Series Tie

The Chicago Bulls have finally broken their curse against the Milwaukee Bucks, securing a 114-110 win in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. The Bulls' DeMar DeRozan led the charge with a career playoff-high 41 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo's impressive 33 points, 18 rebounds, and nine assists were not enough to secure a Bucks victory.

The Bucks were dealt a blow when forward Khris Middleton exited the game with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left leg. Coach Mike Budenholzer revealed that Middleton will undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the extent of the injury. Meanwhile, big man Bobby Portis suffered a right eye abrasion and is expected to be fine with some time off.

Despite these setbacks, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer remains optimistic about his team's chances. 'We just want him 'Giannis' to get back as quickly as possible and be healthy so he can come out here and help us win games,' he said. Bucks guard Jrue Holiday echoed this sentiment, praising the team's resilience and positivity.

The Bulls' Nikola Vucevic added 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Zach LaVine chipped in with 20 points of his own. The win marks just the second time in their last 19 meetings that the Bulls have beaten the Bucks.

DeRozan's impressive performance was a turning point for the Bulls, who were previously on a painful losing streak against Milwaukee. 'No matter what you did in the regular season, this is a brand new start and new mindset,' he said. The series now heads to Chicago all tied up at 1-1, setting the stage for an exciting Game 3.

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