After 19 straight losses in Salt Lake City, the Bucks have defeated the Indian sign! The reigning champions win 117-111 against jazz after a completely unbridled match. It must be said that the Jazz had hit very hard from the start with 39 points scored in the first quarter out of 10 3-point baskets, including three in a row from Donovan Mitchell. The Bucks are beaten up but they hang on thanks to Grayson Allen and Khris Middleton.
The Bucks let the storm pass, and they also start to artillery from afar. Middleton leads the way, Brook Lopez imitates him, and that necessarily gives spaces to Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks sign a 22-6, and they escape in turn (59-50). The Jazz remain silent for five minutes, and Milwaukee even takes the opportunity to take a 12-point lead (65-53).
Back from the locker room, a new twist in the scenario since Utah starts with a 13-0! Rudy Gobert chained the alley-oops, and the Jazz took control (72-68). Milwaukee comes to their senses but Jordan Clarkson brings his usual spark, and the Jazz follow up with a 12-0 with Eric Paschall at the finish. The Bucks are on the ropes, trailing 91-80.
Except that the defending champion does not panic, and it is Jrue Holiday who takes the match on his own, and it is he who sends Giannis to the alley-oop (98-97). The duel between Gobert and the “Greek Freak” reached new heights. The two go blow for blow, and on a big offensive rebound, the Frenchman brings the Jazz back to two units (113-111). There are 22 seconds left to play. Jevon Carter puts in his two throws, then Mitchell misses at 3-pointers. Giannis takes the rebound and then puts in his two shots for a 117-111 victory.
WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER
The return of Brook Lopez. Operated from the back, the pivot of the Bucks made his comeback last night, and he did not disappoint. Aggressiveness, a distant basket, and a presence on opposing pick-and-rolls. His four faults reflect his lack of rhythm but he did good.
End of series. Since October 31, 2001, the Bucks had not won in Utah. At the time, the team was led by Ray Allen, Glenn Robinson and Sam Cassell, and they won after extra time against Karl Malone and John Stockton.
TOPS/FLOPS
✅ Jrue Holiday. With five interceptions, he achieved his best performance of the season, and it was he who woke up his teammates at the start of the 4th quarter. A real engine capable of defending Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell and slowing down their festival from afar.
✅ Giannis Antetokounmpo. He let the game come to him, and he played more like an inside. He went to challenge Rudy Gobert, and their duel punctuated the last five minutes of the match. Like on this Eurostep where he goes for the And-one, then this little hook on play at the low post. He puts the winning throws without shaking.
✅ Rudy Gobert. Too bad he isn’t served more often… Each time he receives the ball, he makes the difference. His screens are so valuable on offense to give shooters space. His complicity with Mike Conley is at the heart of the best Jazz passage.
⛔Donovan Mitchell. Over the minutes, and after a great first quarter, we found the Mitchell that we don’t like. Manager and more withdrawn lately, he has resumed his bad habits. The absence of Bojan Bogdanovic is no excuse: 10 out of 32 on shots! Not to mention that he continues to ignore Gobert under the circle…
THE FOLLOWING
Utah (42-26): Wednesday reception of the Bulls for a new big test.
Milwaukee (43-26): visit of the Kings for the continuation of the “road trip”
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