Powell scores 25 points to help the Bulls hold off the Bucks, 132-125

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Norman Powell scored 25 points to help the Chicago Bulls defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 132-125 on Friday. Rookie Caleb Wilson contributed 21 points, while Jalen Smith added 14 points and 13 rebounds. Buddy Hield contributed 13 points for the Bucks. Tyler Herro, a Milwaukee native and former Heat player, had 34 points.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds. The game was played four hours earlier than scheduled due to the Milwaukee Brewers hosting the World Series Game 1 on Friday night. Leonard Miller scored 19 points to help the Bulls bounce back from their season-opening loss at Toronto. A moment of silence was held before tip-off and a video tribute played during halftime in honor of the late Don Nelson, the winningest coach in Bucks history, who passed away on August 9 at the age of 86.