The Chicago Bulls squared off against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night in the United Center for Game 2 during the first round of the NBA playoffs, and it was a defensive battle throughout. A combination of chippy and physical play on defense allowed the Bucks to hold the lead through most of the first half, but Jimmy Butler led the Bulls to take a 2-0 lead in the series. Butler scored 31 points, and the Bulls won 91-82.
The first quarter was a defensive battle for both sides. The Bucks came out with a lot of energy and hustle, and they held the Bulls to just 5-for-21 shooting.