Brook Lopez once again savior of the Bucks

After its defeat against Indiana, Milwaukee returned to victory in front of its public against Toronto (118-111). If Giannis Antetokounmpo made an impression with a 100% triple-double in shooting, the hero of the evening was Brook Lopezthe game’s leading scorer with 26 points.

“He was aggressive, he found his spot, he attacked the circle, put his free throws” said Giannis Antetokounmpo about Brook Lopez. “Defensively, he was vigilant, he blocked shots, he took rebounds. He arrived, was very aggressive, and that’s what the game wanted..

Boss of the 4th quarter

Milwaukee multiplied the loss of balls, especially in the third quarter, which allowed the Raptors to gain confidence and start the last quarter with a 6-point lead.

“We calmed down, we regained control” explained Brook Lopez“We talked at the end of the 3rd quarter, they just shot more times than us. We were shooting as well as, if not better than, them at two and three point, we just had to take care of the ball and keep them from getting to our racquet. We’ve done a good job putting things back together and getting back to what we do best.”.

A discussion that paid off, as the Bucks finally managed to turn the game around by inflicting a 29-16 on the Raptors in the last quarter.

With Brook Lopez to seal the meeting in the fourth quarter. The pivot has thus scored 17 of his 26 points in the last 12 minutes, with the key to the first 8 points of the quarter alone.

“It changed the game” acknowledged Mike Budenholzer. “I think what he did offensively was important, and the defense always stands out. It was a bit dirty, it wasn’t a great game, but he stepped in and he changed our dynamic, especially attacking, which is what we needed tonight.”.