Who expected such a development in the top derby of the East, with the Bucks to count four defeats in the last five games and come from a series of disheartening performances? And yet, his company Giannis Antetokounmpo broke out and crushed the Celtics 135-102a team that has the best record not only in the East, but in the entire NBA (29-9).
Milwaukee dominated from the first minute, closed the first period with 41-23, the half at +37 (75-38) and the third at +41 (111-70), with difference reaching up to 43 points. Yes, in the first half one Bucks streak reached 25-0!
THE Greek Freak he didn’t have to play more than 26 minutes, but in that time he was decisive with 24 points (4/5 shooting, 10/13 2-pointers), 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and 4 turnovers.
THE Bobby Portis had 28 points with 5/6 three-pointers and 12 rebounds, while 21 points had Damian Lillard. In the last period he played for 9 minutes and Thanasis Antetokounmpo tallying 6 points (3/5 2-pointers), 1 rebound, 1 assist, 1 block and 2 turnovers for the Bucks who were 18/42 from 3-point range.
For Celticswho never got into the mood of the match, the… Peyton Pritchard was the leading scorer with 21 points. THE Jaylen Brown remained at 10 with 5/14 shooting, o Jason Tatum he had only 7 in 16 minutes, while o Jrue Holiday in the first game against the Bucks since the trade he had just 6 points on 2/9 shooting.
Twelve minutes: 41-23, 75-38, 111-70, 135-102
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Source: Sport Fm
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