Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks Face Off in NBA Cup Group Stage

The Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks are set to clash in an NBA Cup group stage game on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. This matchup marks the Bucks’ debut in the 2025 NBA Cup, while the Bulls aim to continue their strong start in the tournament.

Bulls’ Impressive Start

The Bulls have opened the season with a 6-1 record, leading the Eastern Conference. They began their NBA Cup campaign with a 135-125 victory over the New York Knicks on October 31. Despite a subsequent 128-116 loss to the Knicks, Chicago rebounded with a 113-111 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on November 4. In that game, Josh Giddey recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists, while Nikola Vucevic secured the win with a late three-pointer.

Bucks’ Season So Far

The Bucks enter the game with a 5-3 record. Their most recent outing resulted in a 128-100 loss to the Toronto Raptors on November 5. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 22 points and eight rebounds in that game. The Bucks are looking to bounce back and make a strong start in the NBA Cup.

Injury Updates

Chicago will be without key players for the upcoming game. Coby White is sidelined with a calf strain, and Ayo Dosunmu is out due to a quadriceps injury. On the Milwaukee side, Kevin Porter Jr. is recovering from right knee meniscus surgery and will not be available. Additionally, Taurean Prince is listed as out with a neck strain.

Game Details

The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. EST at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Fans can expect a competitive matchup as both teams vie for a crucial win in the NBA Cup group stage.