Bucks’ Giannis Shines with 34 Points, Nets Fall Short in Thrilling 118-113 Showdown
In a nail-biter, the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Brooklyn Nets 118-113, with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge and snapping the Bucks’ losing streak.
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New York: The Bucks took down the Nets in a close game, with Giannis putting up an impressive 34 points. It was a much-needed win for Milwaukee, snapping their two-game losing streak.
Damian Lillard contributed with 15 points and 11 assists, while Bobby Portis added 23 points off the bench. The Bucks have now won 10 out of their last 13 games, showing they’re back on track.
On the Nets’ side, Dennis Schroder was on fire, scoring 34 points and dishing out 10 assists. Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton also had solid performances, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Brooklyn had a brief lead late in the game, but Milwaukee rallied back, scoring 15 of the last 20 points. Khris Middleton, returning from injury, made a key contribution in the fourth quarter.
Interestingly, the Nets managed to break Milwaukee’s streak of holding opponents under 50 percent shooting, making them just the fourth team to do so this season. The game was a real rollercoaster!
Next up, the Bucks will face Orlando, while the Nets head to Memphis. It’s going to be exciting to see how both teams bounce back!