Dec 30, 2019; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) goes to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczy
Ankara - The Milwaukee Bucks won against Chicago Bulls 123-102 on Monday to end 2019 as the Eastern Conference leaders in the NBA.
Bucks 39; Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova produced a "double-double" against Bulls with 14 points and 11 rebounds in 19 minutes.
Ilyasova was one of the key players for the Bucks victory in Chicago. Khris Middleton of Bucks was the game's top scorer, dropping 25 points.
The Bucks 39; Greek superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points and took 10 rebounds.
Bulls point guard Zach LaVine clocked up 19 points at United Center. Bulls 39; Finnish forward Lauri Markkanen and point guard Coby White tallied 18 points each.
Following the win, the Eastern Conference leaders Bucks had 30-5 win/loss record.
Bulls weren't among the top eight in the East, they won 13 games but lost 21.
The best eight teams from the East and West will go to the 2020 NBA playoffs once the regular season ends.
- Monday's results:
Washington Wizards - Miami Heat: 123-105
Orlando Magic - Atlanta Hawks: 93-101
Chicago Bulls - Milwaukee Bucks: 102-123
Minnesota Timberwolves - Brooklyn Nets: 122-115 (Overtime)
Utah Jazz - Detroit Pistons: 104-81
Portland Trail Blazers - Phoenix Suns: 116-122
