The evenings follow one another and are similar for Bucks fans, since they experienced a new “historic” evening on Sunday during the reception of the Rockets. After scoring 64 points against the Pacers, and setting the single-game points record, Giannis Antetokounmpo became the best rebounder in franchise history last night. Author of 26 points and 17 rebounds, the “Greek Freak” allowed Milwaukee to win 128-119, in a match dominated almost from start to finish.
While Teri Eason had put the Rockets on the right track, it is the entry of Andre Jackson Jr. who will shake up his teammates. The rookie flies away in the alley-oop on a caviar from Damian Lillard, then the former leader of the Blazers mystifies the entire defense with some support work. The Bucks have taken control (33-28) and Lillard is already at 15 points!
The Rockets hang on
The machine is in motion, and we find Jackson Jr. again for the little tap, then the dunk to widen the gap a little more (52-43). Giannis took over from Lillard, and he caught two defenders on a feint, and went for the And-1 to reach the ten-point lead (63-53). Lillard takes over, and at the break, the Bucks made the break: 71-60.
They will manage this lead, and even bring it up to 14 points. Covered by Alperen Sengun, Lillard regains his distance to strike from afar. Until Jeff Green came out of his box at the very end of the quarter. The veteran scores five points in 30 seconds, and hope is reborn for the Rockets (100-91). Especially since Jabari Smith is unleashed, and Dillon Brooks brings his team back to three points (109-106) six minutes from the end.
Houston believes it, but Khris Middleton wakes up, then Lillard punishes them again from afar, then imitated by Brook Lopez (125-115). The Rockets collapsed, literally and figuratively, as Dillon Brooks and Ime Udoka were sent off in the final moments of the game.
WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER
– Giannis passes Kareem. It was eight minutes from the end that Giannis Antetokounmpo became the best rebounder in franchise history. Adrian Griffin took a timeout right away, and the Greek was treated to a standing ovation, and even a tribute clip already ready! Giannis holds the franchise records in points, rebounds and assists. Only Michael Jordan (Bulls), LeBron James (Cavaliers) and Kevin Garnett (Wolves) have done so much in history.
– Double expulsion. Dillon Brooks entered the locker room before anyone else after receiving a second technical foul for “flopping.” There were then 38 seconds left. Ime Udoka will accompany him for entering the field to attack the referees…
– Lillard, the barometer. When Damian Lillard scores 30 points or more, the Bucks don't lose. The proof again last night since he finished the match with 36 points, and Milwaukee has a record of 9 victories in 9 matches when this is the case.
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
