NBA: Bucks beat Bulls to end 2019 as East leaders

Milwaukee Bucks have 30-5 win/loss record over 123-102 win against Chicago Bulls

By Can Erozden

ANKARA (AA) - The Milwaukee Bucks won against Chicago Bulls 123-102 on Monday to end 2019 as the Eastern Conference leaders in the NBA.

Bucks' Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova produced a "double-double" against Bulls with 14 points and 11 rebounds in 19 minutes. Ilyasova was one of the key players for the Bucks victory in Chicago.

Khris Middleton of Bucks was the game's top scorer, dropping 25 points.

The Bucks' Greek superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points and took 10 rebounds.

Bulls point guard Zach LaVine clocked up 19 points at United Center. Bulls' Finnish forward Lauri Markkanen and point guard Coby White tallied 18 points each.

Following the win, the Eastern Conference leaders Bucks had 30-5 win/loss record.

Bulls weren't among the top eight in the East, they won 13 games but lost 21.

The best eight teams from the East and West will go to the 2020 NBA playoffs once the regular season ends.

- Monday's results:

Washington Wizards - Miami Heat: 123-105

Orlando Magic - Atlanta Hawks: 93-101

Chicago Bulls - Milwaukee Bucks: 102-123

Minnesota Timberwolves - Brooklyn Nets: 122-115 (Overtime)

Utah Jazz - Detroit Pistons: 104-81

Portland Trail Blazers - Phoenix Suns: 116-122

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