The Milwaukee Bucks hope to break through to the NBA Finals this season, but first, they have to start with preseason action beginning Monday night against the Chicago Bulls.
The Bucks gave its fans a first taste of the season Sunday with an open scrimmage at the Fiserv Forum. The Black Team, led by Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe, defeated the White Team 97-95. Defending NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo showed no signs of rust, leading the White Team with 29 points. Middleton and Bledsoe combined for 43 points in the bragging-rights victory.
The Bulls and Bucks lock up at the United Center beginning at 7 p.m.