Tough night for the Buckswho were forced to compete without three of their key players in Phoenix, and were ultimately defeated by 114-106 from the Suns at the Footprint Center.
Specifically, Milwaukee went down without Lillard, Lopez and Middleton (injured during the game)with Giannis Antetokounmpo struggling alone and the Stags unable to avoid a loss in Arizona.
The Greek superstar he scored 34 points (12/21 2-pointers, 1/3 three-pointers, 7/13 shots) and had a double-double with 10 rebounds, while he had 6 assists, 5 turnovers and 5 fouls in 38:36.
There was, in fact, too “dueling” with Kevin Durantwho also had a “double” with 28 points (10/16 dp., 1/5 triples, 5/7 shots) and 10 rebounds and had the “support” of Devin Booker with 32 points (10/15 dp ., 2/6 triples, 6/10 shots) and 4 assists.
Fatigue and the absence of important units affected the Bucks and the Suns managed to take the lead in the 4th quarter and never relinquished it. This was the 4th loss for the Bucks with Doc Rivers on the bench, going 1-4 overall in the last five games.
The twelve minutes: 22-21, 48-49, 79-73, 114-106
NBA results in detail
Pacers-Rockets 132-129
Nets-Mavericks 107-119
Knicks-Grizzlies 123-113
Bulls-Timberwolves 129-123
Heat-Magic 121-95
Jazz-Thunder 124-117
Suns-Backs In progress
Source: Sport Fm
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