NBA: Antetokounmpo Stars On Return As Bucks Snap Bulls' Five-Game Winning Streak
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points in his return from an eight-game absence, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped the Chicago Bulls' five-game winning streak with a 112-103 victory in the NBA on Sunday (December 28, 2025). The two-time MVP, who had been sidelined by a right calf strain, added eight rebounds in his first game since December 3. He played 25 minutes, which coach Doc Rivers saying before the game that the forward would have his minutes restricted. Ryan Rollins scored 20 points and Bobby Portis added 17 points and 10 rebounds for Milwaukee, who had dropped six of eight.
Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones, right, drives against Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago. | Photo: AP/Nam Y. Huh
Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls forward Isaac Okoro, left, and forward Matas Buzelis during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago. | Photo: AP/Nam Y. Huh
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu, left, drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago. | Photo: AP/Nam Y. Huh
Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith, center, battles for a loose ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr., left, and guard Kevin Porter Jr. during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago. | Photo: AP/Nam Y. Huh
Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago. | Photo: AP/Nam Y. Huh
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers calls his team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago. | Photo: AP/Nam Y. Huh
Chicago Bulls forward Isaac Okoro (35) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr., left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago. | Photo: AP/Nam Y. Huh
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Zach Collins (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. () | Photo: AP/Nam Y. Huh
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