Watch Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks 4/23/15 full game replay

The Milwaukee Bucks are hopeful that the change of venue will spark their struggling offense. The Bucks were 23-18 at home this season, while the Bulls recorded an identical record on the road.

 Milwaukee had much of their success in the first half of the season, when they were defending at a high level and sharing the ball effectively for first year Head Coach Jason Kidd. In Game Two, the Bucks recorded just 13 assists and must find a way to get the ball moving again.

During the season, when Milwaukee recorded less than 21 assists in a game, the team won just five of their 22 games. Better ball movement could be key to snapping the Bucks’ eight game franchise playoff losing streak. The Bulls have flexed their muscle through the first two games and have really tightened things up defensively.

Through the regular season, Milwaukee averaged 103 points per 100 possessions on offense. In the first two games of the series, Chicago has limited the Bucks to just 91 points per 100 possessions. On Monday, Jimmy Butler scored a game high 31 points to spark the Bulls to a 91-82 home win. The 31 points surpassed Butler’s playoff career high of 25 which he set in the series opener. Chicago outrebounded Milwaukee 64-50 on the evening.

 The Chicago Bulls will look to extend their lead in their best of seven first round playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks, when the visit the Bradley Center on Thursday.


 Playoffs 1st Round Game 3 Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.. Chicago Bulls lead series (3-0). Game 4 played on Sun, April 26.