On Thanksgiving Eve (if that’s a thing), the Milwaukee Bucks faced their rivals from 90 miles south for the first time this season, but came up short to the Chicago Bulls 118-113. Both teams couldn't build much of a lead at any point, but some big shots by Chicago late and 36 from DeMar DeRozan proved to be the difference. Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 36 for Milwaukee.
While the Bucks briefly ran up their lead to the range of 9–12 points, the Bulls fought their way back into things each time, though the visitors never held more than a one-point edge.