Coach Taylor Jenkins' Milwaukee Bucks squared off with Tiago Splitter's Chicago Bulls at the FiServ Forum as Josh Giddey's pregame injury status was revealed. Bucks guard Tyler Herro, who has a fan in Ryan Hollins, went right at Giddey and the Bulls, racking up nine points in nine minutes as he scored on a deft backdoor cut that was assisted by center Myles Turner.
Herro extended for a picture-perfect lefty layup, his first bucket in Milwaukee, as the Bucks opened a big lead on their Central Division rivals and visitors from the Windy City.
Tyler Herro scores his first bucket in Milwaukee as a Buck 🦌🙌 pic.twitter.com/g7wDVYjZ5W
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The Bucks traded former NBA champion and franchise legend Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to Miami this offseason and got Herro in return along with three other players and four draft picks.
Coach Jenkins' team was seeking to bounce back from a 128-116 opening loss at Washington that saw Herro drop 24 points while fellow former Heat addition Jaime Jaquez Jr. led with 24 points.
Article Continues BelowThe Bucks have a talented, versatile roster that also includes Kyle Kuzma, who shared his confident take on the post-Giannis Bucks. Jenkins' team has a new energy about it with the Antetokounmpo era over and done with, as evidenced by their hot start against the Wizards, and against the Bulls.
The key will be for Jenkins' team to keep it up as their depth will be tested against the Bulls the way it was against the Wizards. Five players scored in double-digits against the Wizards, including former Arizona shooting guard and prized first round rookie Brayden Burries.
The Bucks have the pieces in place to be competitive this season, and Herro is a big one after gaining a wealth of playoff experience in Miami. His hot start against the Bulls showed that Jenkins' team may have a new go-to-guy on their hands to rely on going forward.