The Chicago Bulls have defeated the Milwaukee Bucks three times already this season, and none of the three games were close. Even so, Milwaukee is battling Chicago relatively tough through the first quarter tonight. Chicago will head into the second with a 33-30 lead at the Bradley Center.

Derrick Rose leads the Bulls with 12 points and three assists in the first quarter on 5-of-7 shooting. Guard Ronnie Brewer also came to play, finishing the opening frame with seven points on 3-of-3 shooting. Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer each scored six in the first quarter for Chicago.

Drew Gooden starred for Milwaukee, scoring 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting. Carlos Delfino has added eight points for the Bucks.

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