Game 1 of the Bulls-Bucks series was all about Derrick Rose. The former MVP looked as good as he has since all the injuries began, scoring 23 points and dishing out seven assists in just 27 minutes to lead the Bulls to 103-91 home win. He was able to create off the dribble and get to the basket, and he looked explosive attacking the hoop. The long and quick-footed Milwaukee Bucks, normally stingy on the defensive end, had no answer for him.
Bucks vs. Bulls Game 2, NBA playoffs 2015: Time, TV schedule and how to watch online
The Bucks look to steal a game in Chicago and even the series at one game apiece.
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But while Rose got most of the attention, Game 1 of this series was a vintage Bulls performance for other reasons as well. Tom Thibodeau's defense was able to hold the Bucks to 39 percent shooting. With Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson and Jimmy Buttler all playing major minutes, Milwaukee was unable to find easy looks.
This is a building season for the Bucks, who were really never supposed to be in the playoffs anyway. It wouldn’t come as a surprise if Chicago was able to dispose of Jason Kidd’s young group in just five games.
But if the Bucks do plan on extending their season, they must take Game 2. Winning four out of five against this Bulls teams is too hard a task. Chicago looks ready to make a deep postseason run, and if the Derrick Rose we saw in Game 1 continues to show up, it just might.
How to watch Milwaukee at Chicago
Place: United Center
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV: TNT
Online: WatchTNT
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