Jimmy Butler had 32 points and 10 assists as the Bulls outlasted the Bucks, 117-106. Pau Gasol added 26 points and 11 rebounds for the Bulls, who shot 55 percent from the floor en route to their fifth straight win. Derrick Rose had 16 points and six assists in his return from a three-game absence.
Khris Middleton netted 26 to pace Milwaukee in its second consecutive loss. Michael Carter-Williams ended with 20 points and 12 assists.
The Bulls are at home Thursday night against Boston. Pre-Game Show at 6:30 on Newstalk 1060.
