Bucks' Bogut out 2-to-4 weeks

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Bucks' Bogut returns

Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut was back in action Monday night after missing just under two weeks with a lower left leg strain and contusion.

Bogut sparkled in his return by scoring 22 points and ripping down 15 rebounds, as the Bucks edged the Chicago Bulls, 99-97, at the Bradley Center. He also had four blocks and three steals to help the Bucks snap a four-game skid.

Bogut, who suffered the injury in a November 18 win over New Jersey, was originally expected to be sidelined 2-to-4 weeks. But Bucks head coach Scott Skiles said Monday that Bogut began feeling better late last week.

Mavericks win close one over Bucks, 108-107

Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points, Jason Terry added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks held on late to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 108-107 Tuesday night.

Carlos Delfino missed a running 10-footer in the lane before the buzzer that would have won the game for Milwaukee.

Andrew Bogut hit his first nine shots from the floor and scored a career-high 32 points on 13 of 14 shooting. Delfino chipped in with 22 points for the Bucks, who dropped to 5-18 on the road.

Recap: Milwaukee vs. Chicago

Hakim Warrick scored a team-high 13 points, as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Chicago Bulls, 98-86, at the Resch Center in preseason action.

Carlos Delfino and Andrew Bogut added 12 points apiece for the Bucks, who won their first preseason game in their third try. Jodie Meeks added 10 points in the win.

James Johnson tallied a game-high 14 points for the Bulls, who are now 2-1 in preseason play. Kirk Hinrich and Jannero Pargo each had 13 points, while Taj Gibson scored 12 in defeat.

Recap: Charlotte vs. Milwaukee

D.J. Augustin led a balanced attack with 15 points, pacing Charlotte to a 94-87 preseason win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Reserve Gerald Henderson tallied 14 points on 7-of-8 shooting from the field. Nazr Mohammed and Gerald Wallace each scored 12, Vladimir Radmanovic netted 11 and Boris Diaw 10 for the Bobcats.

Andrew Bogut registered 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks. Carlos Delfino, Brandon Jennings and Ersan Ilyasova all scored 14, while Luc Mbah a Moute added 10 in defeat.

Recap: Milwaukee vs. Detroit

Ben Gordon scored 19 points to lead the Detroit Pistons past the Milwaukee Bucks, 95-93, in the preseason finale for both teams.

Rodney Stuckey added 16 points and six assists for the Pistons, who open their regular season on Wednesday in Memphis. Will Bynum and Richard Hamilton ended with 13 and 12, respectively.

Michael Redd had a game-best 23 points for the Bucks, who open their regular season next Friday in Philadelphia. Ersan Ilyasova added 16 points and Carlos Delfino donated 11. Andrew Bogut totaled 10 points and nine boards in the setback.