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When it became apparent the Brooklyn Nets were going to beat Cleveland, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer decided to give his starters some rest after a long season.
Rookie Jordan Nwora set career highs with 34 points and 14 rebounds for Milwaukee, but the Chicago Bulls still won 118-112 Sunday.
The Bucks meet Miami in the first round of the N-B-A playoffs.
The six-point win ended the Bulls’ 12-game losing streak against Milwaukee.
Khris Middleton was the first Bucks starter to be ruled out due to a sore ankle. He’s expected to be ready to go when the playoffs start Saturday (May 22nd).
