The Milwaukee Bucks hold off the New York Knicks and took the win, 124-113 on Monday night. It was all Milwaukee the whole night. Knicks have some run and came back but still wasn't enough as Giannis and Kris Middleton sealed the win with their late threes in the fourth quarter. The Knicks had a big second half rally but the Bucks keep their composure and did not let the Knicks get back to the game.
Game Recap
The Bucks were also unbeaten (3-0) to start the season strong. Middleton keeps getting better and that's the reason why they won't let him be part of a trade package for Jimmy Butler that Minnesota was asking. Giannis still consistent with his brilliant start of the season.
In the 2-minute marker, Middleton hits a dagger three-pointer that gave the Bucks a 116-110 lead and then Eric Bledsoe hits a three of his own which help the Bucks pull away and took the win. The good thing about this win is the fact that all five of Milwaukee's starters scored in double figures. Middleton's hot shooting gave the Bucks momentum as they pull away in the first half. He hits 3 consecutive threes which hurt New York badly.
Milwaukee was awful in the third quarter as they shot 1 for 13 from beyond the arc which helps the Knicks get back in the third and cut the deficit to a 1-point game. In the fourth, the game was kind of close but Giannis led the Bucks and hits a three-pointer in the last minutes of the game to give them momentum.
Stats
Giannis Antetokounmpo was a beast scoring 31 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks. He shot 13 for 29 from the field and 1 for 3 from the three-point territory. Eric Bledsoe had a terrific performance displaying his passing skills as he posted 16 points, 4 rebounds, 13 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. Kris Middleton was exceptional draining 7 out of his 8 three-point attempts. He scored a total of 30 points, with 7 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal.
Meanwhile, Brook Lopez added 13 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocked shots. Lopez made 2 threes and shot 50 percent from the field. Former rookie of the year Malcolm Brogdon finished the game with 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 1 block.
Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Knicks in scoring as always. Tim has been the main option for the Knicks in scoring after Kristaps Porzingis suffered an injury. Hardaway finished the game with 24 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists including three triples. Trey Burke had a great game adding 19 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists on 50 percent shooting.
Mario Hezonja who recently signed with the Knicks in free agency looks fit with them as he scores 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals including 2 three-pointer made. Enes Kanter had a double-double of 14 points, 13 rebounds and 2 assists shooting 50 percent from the field.
The Knicks will visit Miami on Wednesday night for their next game while the Bucks host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night also.
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