Chicago Bulls Humiliate Milwaukee Bucks 120–97 in Stunning Second-Half Collapse
What started as a competitive Central Division clash descended into an emphatic statement from the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, March 1, 2026, when they hosted the Milwaukee Bucks at the United Center, with tip-off at 2:30 PM CT, and proceeded to dismantle their rivals 120–97 in one of the most lopsided second-half performances of the NBA season.
The Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks match player stats tell a tale of two drastically different halves — Milwaukee held a 66–51 lead at the break, only to be overwhelmed by a Bulls team that outscored them 69–31 across the final two quarters.
Leonard Miller was the unlikely hero with one of the most efficient individual performances of the entire season, while Collin Sexton led the offensive charge with 22 crucial points.
The Bucks’ defensive collapse in the third quarter — where they conceded 36 points to Chicago’s 23 — was the turning point, and the fourth quarter made grim reading for Milwaukee, who managed only 8 points as the Bulls poured in 33.
Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats — Individual Performances
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | CHI | 22 | 3 | 2 | 64.3% | 37.5% | +28 |
| Leonard Miller | CHI | 15 | 5 | 4 | 75.0% | 50.0% | +38 |
| Tre Jones | CHI | 13 | 3 | 6 | 44.4% | 33.3% | -4 |
| Nick Richards | CHI | 11 | 7 | 0 | 55.6% | — | +8 |
| Isaac Okoro | CHI | 7 | 4 | 3 | 40.0% | 25.0% | +8 |
| Bobby Portis | MIL | 18 | 5 | 0 | 50.0% | 37.5% | +1 |
| Cam Thomas | MIL | 15 | 1 | 3 | 27.3% | 25.0% | +2 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | MIL | 10 | 6 | 4 | 25.0% | — | -23 |
| Kyle Kuzma | MIL | 10 | 3 | 4 | 80.0% | — | -24 |
| AJ Green | MIL | 13 | 2 | 2 | 36.4% | 36.4% | -20 |
| Myles Turner | MIL | 8 | 7 | 0 | 30.0% | 40.0% | -20 |
| Ousmane Dieng | MIL | 7 | 1 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% | -1 |
| Ryan Rollins | MIL | 11 | 7 | 7 | 45.5% | 16.7% | -19 |
| Jericho Sims | MIL | 2 | 11 | 2 | 100% | — | +1 |
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
| Period | Chicago Bulls | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 30 | 32 |
| Q2 | 21 | 34 |
| Q3 | 36 | 23 |
| Q4 | 33 | 8 |
| Total | 120 | 97 |
Team Statistical Comparison
| Stat | Chicago Bulls | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 51.2% | 36.8% |
| 3-Point % | 36.7% | 28.3% |
| Free Throw % | 69.6% | 82.4% |
| Total Rebounds | 57 | 54 |
| Assists | 34 | 26 |
| Steals | 14 | 9 |
| Blocks | 8 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 19 |
| Points in Paint | 50 | 26 |
| Fast Break Points | 22 | 15 |
| Biggest Lead | 23 | 16 |
Match Analysis
Leonard Miller’s efficiency numbers were extraordinary — 75 percent shooting from the field and 50 percent from three, generating an eye-popping plus-38 rating that was the highest of any player across all five contests in this batch of fixtures, underscoring just how transformative his presence was in the second half.
The Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks player stats highlight the dramatic collapse of Milwaukee’s half-court defence after the break, conceding 50 points in the paint for the game compared to just 26 for the Bucks — an interior dominance that proved devastating.
Chicago’s 34 assists on 43 made field goals represented some of the most fluid team basketball seen at the United Center this season, with an assists-to-turnover ratio that reflected excellent decision-making despite the pressure of erasing a 15-point deficit.
Milwaukee’s fourth quarter implosion of just 8 points was historic in its futility — a combination of poor shooting, turnovers, and demoralised execution that gave the Bulls one of their most comprehensive victories of the year.
Kyle Kuzma shot 80 percent from the field and scored 10 points efficiently, but his minus-24 rating illustrated that Milwaukee’s poor collective performance in the second half cost individuals who were playing decently in isolation.
- Leonard Miller’s plus-38 rating alongside 75 percent shooting was not just the standout individual statistic of this game but arguably the best plus-minus performance of the season across all five matchups covered in this set of articles
- Milwaukee led by 16 points after two quarters and were seemingly in control, making their second-half collapse of 31 points to Chicago’s 69 all the more stunning and difficult to explain
- Chicago’s steals tally of 14 to Milwaukee’s 9 — combined with 8 blocks — demonstrated a defensive aggression from the Bulls that strangled Milwaukee’s offensive rhythm in the second half
- Collin Sexton’s 64.3 percent field goal shooting and plus-28 rating made him the second-most impactful individual of the game and a key figure in the Bulls’ improbable comeback
- Ryan Rollins’ 7 assists alongside 7 rebounds for Milwaukee was a positive personal display, but his minus-19 rating reflected the scale of Milwaukee’s systemic failure in the final two quarters