Bucks wrap up homestand vs. Bulls

Milwaukee opened the homestand with a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, but rebounded with Monday’s 88-87 win over the Atlanta Hawks.

Bobby Simmons led a balanced attack with 18 points. Michael Redd tallied 16 points and T.J. Ford totaled 14 points and eight assists for the Bucks, who put the brakes a five-game home losing streak.

The Bucks, who are clinging to the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, are 18-14 at home this season.

Chicago attempts to win its third game in a row. On Tuesday, Ben Gordon led a balanced Bulls attack with 23 points and seven rebounds, as they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 95-66, at the United Center.

Kirk Hinrich netted 14 and dished out seven assists, while Andres Nocioni ended with 13 points in the win over Portland for the Bulls.

The Bulls are just 14-18 as the visitor this season. They have split their last four contests on the road.

Milwaukee is 1-2 versus the Bulls this season. It won the first meeting on January 2nd, but the Bulls came back with wins on January 6th and February 22nd.

The Bucks are tied with Philadelphia for No. 7 in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls are on the outside of the playoff race, as they are 2 1/2 games behind Milwaukee and the Sixers.