Milwaukee Bucks 97, Chicago Bulls 120
NBA · 2026-03-01 · Winner: Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls defeated Milwaukee Bucks 120–97 on 2026-03-01 in NBA play, a 23-point result. A 27-0 home team run ending at Q4 6:01 swung win probability 12% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Milwaukee Bucks lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 32 | 34 | 23 | 8 | 97 |
| Chicago Bulls | 30 | 21 | 36 | 33 | 120 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 27-0 home team run ending at Q4 6:01 swung win probability 12% → 100%.
Why Milwaukee Bucks lost
- Lost Q4 8-33 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 27-0 run ending at Q4 6:01 (win probability 12% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 43.7% eFG vs a 56.5% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 8–0 | Q1 10:04 | 68% → 41% |
| Chicago Bulls | 8–0 | Q2 11:20 | 38% → 68% |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 17–0 | Q2 6:35 | 61% → 6% |
| Chicago Bulls | 9–0 | Q2 3:48 | 7% → 31% |
| Chicago Bulls | 9–0 | Q3 5:17 | 12% → 49% |
| Chicago Bulls | 27–0 | Q4 6:01 | 12% → 100% |