They sent a message that they should be considered serious contenders for the title the Bucks easily defeating the Nuggets 112-95 in Milwaukee. The game was decided very early on, with the home team getting away with it 91-63 at the end of the third period. Doc Rivers’ side showed impressive progress in defense and kept the champions very low, with Giannis Antetokounmpo to do a great job on both sides of the floor.
The Greek Freak had 36 points (8/14 shots, 14/19 two-pointers), 18 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 2 turnovers in 30 minutes of action. THE Damian Lillard added 18 points and 5 assists, o Chris Middleton was absent due to a sprain, while o Thanasis Antetokounmpo played 5 minutes with 1 assist, 1 steal, a missed 2-pointer and an error.
THE Nikola Jokic had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists, but didn’t get much help from his teammates as Jamal Murray sat out the second half due to discomfort, while Kentavius ​​Caldwell-Pope he pulled out after playing just 9 minutes.
The Bucks went up to 35-19 and are third in the Eastbehind the Celtics (41-12) and the Cavaliers (35-17), while Denver at 36-18 is fourth in the West.
The twelve minutes: 28-23, 60-44, 91-63, 112-95
See here the statistics of the match
Source: Sport Fm
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