Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls
Matchup preview
Last season: too early in this one to read much from it
Matchup odds
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
CHI
MIL20.5PointsCHI21.7
- MIL9.0ReboundsCHI8.3

MIL7.4AssistsCHI9.1
MIL2.2StealsCHI1.2
MIL1.6BlocksCHI1.5
| MIL | Stat | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| 32–50 | Record | 31–51 |
| Offense | ||
| -6.2, 25th in the league | Net rating | 22nd in the league, -5.0(better) |
| 111.2(better), 23rd in the league | Offensive rating | 24th in the league, 111.1 |
| 99.1, 25th in the league | Pace | 2nd in the league, 104.3 |
| 56.5(better), 3rd in the league | eFG% | 14th in the league, 54.7 |
| 13.3, 28th in the league | TOV% | 23rd in the league, 12.7(better) |
| 21.1, 30th in the league | OREB% | 27th in the league, 23.1(better) |
| 0.223, 29th in the league | FT rate | 22nd in the league, 0.246(better) |
| Defense | ||
| 117.4, 27th in the league | Defensive rating | 22nd in the league, 116.0(better) |
| 55.8, 25th in the league | Opp. eFG% | 21st in the league, 55.3(better) |
| 11.1(better), 25th in the league | Opp. TOV% | 29th in the league, 10.6 |
| 74.1, 17th in the league | DREB% | 6th in the league, 75.5(better) |
| 0.274, 21st in the league | Opp. FT rate | 7th in the league, 0.245(better) |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Milwaukee Bucks
- Kevin Porter Jr.Questionable· back Oct 1Cost -2.8 per 100
Report note
Porter (knee) had a quality 2025-26 season from a statistical standpoint, averaging 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 0.5 blocks and a career-high 2.2 steals across 33.2 minutes. However, the 26-year-old logged only 38 games and underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in April. It's unknown when Porter will be cleared to suit up, though durability concerns could keep him on the bench regularly for the Bucks during the 2026-27 campaign, especially with Ryan Rollins and Tyler Herro in the equation. Still, if Porter stays healthy, he can provide valuable minutes for a team that no longer has Giannis Antetokounmpo on the roster.
- Tyler HerroQuestionable· back Oct 1Cost -1.7 per 100
Report note
Herro has spent his entire career with the Heat, averaging 19.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 0.2 blocks, 0.7 steals and 38.2 percent shooting from deep across 32.5 minutes in 394 regular-season appearances. Without question, the 26-year-old is a capable scorer, though his defensive limitations can be a problem. Herro has also had issues staying healthy over the years, most recently logging only 33 regular-season games during the 2025-26 campaign. He underwent a minor foot procedure in April, but he should be ready to go for training camp. Herro is also set to hit free agency in 2027, assuming he can't work out a long-term agreement with the Bucks.
Chicago Bulls
- Josh GiddeyQuestionable· back Oct 1Cost -2.0 per 100
Report note
Chicago has focused primarily on frontcourt additions so far this offseason with their recent moves, setting up Giddey with plenty of talent around him for playmaking opportunities. Anfernee Simons (wrist) and Collin Sexton are both unrestricted free agents this summer, potentially leaving Giddey with a ton of usage on his plate in the backcourt next season.
- Zach CollinsQuestionable· back Oct 1
Report note
Collins will return to Chicago on a multi-year deal rather than testing free agency. The big man was limited to just 10 games during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 18.4 minutes per contest while dealing with a left wrist fracture early in the season before suffering a right toe sprain that ultimately required surgery. Collins figures to provide center depth off the bench alongside Jalen Smith (calf) behind the recently acquired Nic Claxton (finger).
- Dailyn SwainQuestionable
Report note
Wrist
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.2 | 17.4 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 13.4 / 5.4 / 5.6 | 1.9 | |
| 32.1 | 17.3 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 23.8 / 3.6 / 5.2 | 1.7 | |
| 31.2 | 20.5 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 16.4 / 5.2 / 5.6 | 0.4 | |
| 29.1 | 10.4 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 18.6 / 4.2 / 1.8 | -0.3 | |
| 28.3 | 15.4 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 20.8 / 3.2 / 4.8 | 0.8 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32.1 | 17.0 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 12.2 / 8.2 / 9.6 | 0.8 | |
| 29.6 | 21.7 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 16.0 / 2.4 / 1.2 | 0.6 | |
| 29.2 | 16.3 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 16.6 / 7.8 / 2.8 | -0.2 | |
| Nicolas Claxton | 27.8 | 11.7 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 10.8 / 5.4 / 2.6 | -1.7 |
| 27.0 | 14.1 | 3.1 | 5.4 | 21.8 / 3.6 / 4.8 | 1.0 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Lost 106–126 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Won 125–108 | – | – | |
| Apr 8 | Lost 111–137 | – | – | |
| Apr 7 | Lost 90–96 | – | – | |
| Apr 5 | Won 131–115 | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Lost 128–149 | – | – | |
| Apr 10 | Lost 103–127 | – | – | |
| Apr 9 | Won 119–108 | – | – | |
| Apr 7 | Won 129–98 | – | – | |
| Apr 5 | Lost 110–120 | – | – |
Standings
Full standingsMatchups by position
What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 49.3 (lg 49.8) , 18th in the league | 13.9 (lg 13.6) , 11th in the league | 15.4 (lg 14.2) , 3rd in the league |
| Forwards | 41.4 (lg 37.4) , 1st in the league | 17.2 (lg 15.3) , 1st in the league | 7.3 (lg 7.0) , 11th in the league |
| Centers | 9.6 (lg 10.7) , 24th in the league | 6.8 (lg 7.5) , 28th in the league | 1.7 (lg 1.9) , 22nd in the league |
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 51.1 (lg 49.8) , 11th in the league | 14.5 (lg 13.6) , 7th in the league | 14.8 (lg 14.2) , 8th in the league |
| Forwards | 37.7 (lg 37.4) , 15th in the league | 15.5 (lg 15.3) , 12th in the league | 7.8 (lg 7.0) , 3rd in the league |
| Centers | 9.2 (lg 10.7) , 28th in the league | 6.8 (lg 7.5) , 26th in the league | 1.6 (lg 1.9) , 25th in the league |
The box score appears at tip-off.