Bulls and Bucks Square Off in Divisional Battle
The Chicago Bulls take on the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Monday afternoon.

The Bulls (16-28) come into Monday's contest in the midst of a solid stretch of play, as they've managed to forge a 3-2 mark over their last five games. Their most recent success came in a narrow 118-116 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. Zach LaVine led the way with 42 points, complementing them with six rebounds, three assists, five steals and two blocks. Lauri Markkanen provided 17 points, three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one block. Luke Kornet and Coby White delivered matching 11-point contributions while pulling down four rebounds and dishing out four assists, respectively. Kris Dunn managed 10 points, four assists, three rebounds, two steals and one block.

The Bulls will list Markkanen (ankle) as probable for Monday's game, while Wendell Carter, Jr. (ankle), Daniel Gafford (thumb) and Otto Porter, Jr. (foot) will remain out.

The Bucks (38-6) check into Monday's game int he midst of yet another winning streak, as they've notched six consecutive victories. Their most recent success came against the Brooklyn Nets, which they toppled by a 117-97 score Saturday evening. Giannis Antetokoumpo led the way for the Bucks with a 29-point, 12-rebound double-double that also included four assists and one steal. Khris Middleton supplied 20 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals. Brook Lopez registered 12 points, seven boards, four assists and five blocks. Wesley Matthews and Donte DiVincenzo had matching 11-point tallies, with the latter also pulling down six rebounds.

The Bucks will list Robin Lopez (illness) as doubtful for Monday's game.

Monday's contest marks the fourth and final meeting between the teams this season. The Bucks own a 3-0 series lead, having notched 124-115, 115-101 and 123-102 victories on Nov. 14, Nov. 18 and Dec. 30, respectively.
Posted on: 1/19/2020 10:51 PM