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Dec. 28, 2017 | 12:03 AM

Bulls upset Bucks, Spurs down Nets

Leonard rives past Spencer Dinwiddie and Allen Crabbe.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Daily Star on December 28, 2017, on page 13.

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Summary

Chicago forward Nikola Mirotic came off the bench to score 24 points and spark the visiting Bulls over Milwaukee 115-106 in an NBA matchup Tuesday.

The 26-year-old Montenegro-born Spaniard made 9-of-18 from the floor, including 4-of-8 from 3-point range, and grabbed eight rebounds to spark the Bulls to their 11th win in 33 games.

Andre Drummond added 21 points and 18 rebounds for the Pistons, who won for the fifth time in six games.

Miami's Josh Richardson scored 20 points while Kelly Olynyk added 15 points and 12 rebounds to power the Heat over visiting Orlando 107-89 .

Spanish big man Pau Gasol added 15 points and 12 rebounds for the Spurs while reserve Caris LeVert led the Nets with 18 points.

Evans led the Grizzlies with 25 points.

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