Caleb Wilson of the Chicago Bulls shoots the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 23, 2026 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bulls beat the Bucks 132-125. (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). ((Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images). / Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, Wis. - The Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks in their home opener on Friday. The score was 132-125.
Milwaukee Bucks lose home opener
Bulls beat Bucks:
The Bucks started their home opener four hours early to accommodate the Milwaukee Brewers, who hosted Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night.
Per the Associated Press, Bulls guard Norman Powell had 25 points, while rookie Caleb Wilson scored another 21.
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Bulls forward Leonard Miller added 19 points, helping to propel Chicago to the win.
Herro scores 34:
Tyler Herro, a Wisconsin native who was born in Milwaukee, scored 34 points, according to the Associated Press.
He was acquired by Milwaukee as part of the trade that sent Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat.
Meanwhile, Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 19 points, Kyle Kuzma had 14, and Myles Turner had 12.
While the teams exchanged leads throughout, Chicago closed it out with several late-game free throws, the Associated Press reports.
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Honoring Don Nelson:
According to the Associated Press, the teams held a moment of silence before the game and broadcast a video tribute at halftime honoring former Bucks coach Don Nelson.
He died on Aug. 9 at age 86, and had more wins than any other coach in Bucks history.
The Source: This story was written based on information from an Associated Press report. It was reported from Eden Prairie, Minnesota.