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Lillard and Portis “cleaned up” for the absent Giannis and subdued the Suns

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Although the John Antetokounmpo was absent from the match due to discomfort, the Bucks they had no problem winning them Phoenix Suns with a score of 140-129.

The “deer”, in this way, went up to 44-24 and remain in second place Eastwhile Arizona’s team fell to 39-29 and is on the border between its 6th and 7th place West.

The Bucks they entered the match “hot” and played an unimaginable first half, taking the lead 82-60 on 18/27 3-pointers. The Chance they counterattacked and got as close as 6 points (100-94), but from then on the hosts found their rhythm again and finished the match without being threatened.

Top of the winners was Damian Lillard with 31 points and 16 assists, making 4/8 threes. Great performance from him too Bobby Portiswho deservedly covered the gap of Giannis and scored 31 points, collected 10 rebounds, made 3 steals and dished out 2 assists. Good too Chris Middleton in his return to action after about 1.5 months, tallying 22 points.

On the part of the Suns, the leader with 28 points and 7 assists was Bradley Bealwhile the former Bucks player scored 25, Grayson Allen. Devin Booker scored 23 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, while Kevin Durant remained in the “shallow” with 11 points in 42 minutes of participation.

The twelve minutes: 39-36, 82-60, 109-94, 140-129.

Detailed match statistics here

Source: Sport Fm

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