Bucks-Bulls Rivalry
Milwaukee Bucks-Chicago Bulls Rivalry
| Milwaukee Bucks–Chicago Bulls | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| First Meeting | Oct 16, 1968 Chicago 89, Milwaukee 84 |
| Last Meeting | January 30, 2013 Chicago 104, Milwaukee 88 |
| Rivalry status | 236 meetings |
| Current Streak | CHI: W1 (2013–) |
| Longest MIL Streak | W5 |
| Longest CHI Streak | W12 (1995–1998) |
| All-Time Series | CHI: leads 123–113 |
| Regular Season Series | CHI: leads 119–105 |
| Playoff Series | MIL: leads 8-4 |
| Post Season History | |
| 1st Series | 1974- Bucks win 4-0 |
| 2nd Series | 1985- Bucks win 3-1 |
| 3rd Series | 1990- Bulls win 3-1 |
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The rivalry started in 1974 when the Bucks kept the Bulls from winning their division and conference. This impediment was highlighted in the 1974 NBA Playoffs, when the Bucks swept them in the Conference Finals. The rivalry peaked in the late 80's and early 90's; both were frequent playoff contenders. The Bucks were the first to defeat the Michael Jordan led Bulls in his playoff debut, 3-1. They next met the first round of the 1990 NBA Playoffs, the Bulls won 3-1.
Mainly due to the rivalries of teams in different sports, such as the Bears–Packers rivalry (the Packers play in Green Bay, not Milwaukee but they are in the same state) in the NFL, and Brewers–Cubs rivalry in Major League Baseball. It is still fierce due to the proximity of the two cities, but also strengthened due to both teams' young squads, with Derrick Rose and Brandon Jennings. Former Bucks head coach Scott Skiles, once coached the Bulls.[2]
