After two games of absence due to his hamstring, Giannis Antetokounmpo (21 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists) was back in business with the Bucks and he did not fail to celebrate his return, and his 65th meeting of the season, with a victory (115-108) against the Nets.
If the “Greek Freak” contributed to this result, it is above all Damian Lillard (30 points, 12 assists) who, in attack but also in defense, was responsible for showing the way to Milwaukeeunder the threat of a “comeback”.
Behind almost the entire match in scoring, the Brooklyn of Mikal Bridges (24 points), Nick Claxton (22 points, 9 rebounds) and Cam Thomas (21 points) came back from -20 to lead in the fourth quarter, before the Bucks regained control.
Bucks who, without Khris Middleton (rest) strengthen their 2nd place in the East ahead of the Cavs, while the Nets lose for the fifth time in a row, moving further and further away from the Top 10 of the conference.
WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER
– Damian Lillard decisive… in defense. Often criticized for his defensive performances, Damian Lillard proved valuable on this side of the floor, making two important interceptions in “money-time”, when the Nets pushed the Bucks to their limits. First, at 96-96 on Cam Thomas, which led to an “and-one” from Giannis Antetokounmpo. Then, at 103-101 on Dennis Smith Jr, to lead to a 3-pointer from Malik Beasley. The kind of actions that tip the balance in favor of one team more than another, especially since “Dame” also planted 11 points in the last five minutes.
– Brooklyn fights, in vain. Certainly defeated for the fifth consecutive time, the Nets had the merit of giving themselves the means to hope in this game, overcoming a 20-point handicap to find themselves at +3 five minutes from the end, before finally cracking in front of the control of the Bucks on each side of the floor.
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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.
