MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jalen Johnson had 23 factors and 13 rebounds and the Atlanta Hawks stopped Milwaukee’s seven-game successful streak by beating the Bucks 119-104 on Wednesday evening.
De’Andre Hunter scored 20 factors, Trae Younger 17, Bogdan Bogdanovic 15, Onyeka Okongwu 13 and Zaccharie Risacher 12 because the Hawks prolonged their successful streak to 5 video games. Clint Capela added 17 rebounds.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 factors and 10 rebounds to steer Milwaukee. Damian Lillard added 25 factors and Gary Trent Jr. had 11 factors coming off the bench. Taurean Prince, the league’s finest 3-point shooter, had seven factors within the first quarter for Milwaukee, however did not rating once more till late within the fourth, ending with 10 factors.
The Hawks improved to 12-11 whereas Milwaukee slipped to 11-10. The groups are neck and neck for fifth place within the Japanese Convention.
Takeaways
Hawks: After taking a 20-point lead, the Hawks held the Bucks at bay for a lot of the second half, overcoming transient surges from Milwaukee. The Hawks had a 30-12 benefit on quick break factors, outshot Milwaukee 55-40, had a 64-34 benefit on factors within the paint and made 20 of twenty-two free throws.
Bucks: Milwaukee regarded sluggish after a powerful taking pictures efficiency Tuesday evening in a dominant win over the Pistons in Detroit. Milwaukee shot 42% total and 33% from 3-point vary. The Bucks had received 9 out of ten.
Key second
The Bucks jumped out shortly, taking a 10-point lead, however the Hawks closed the primary quarter on a 23-10 run to take a 38-35 lead. Atlanta’s surge continued within the second quarter once they took a 13-point benefit at one level. The Hawks led the remainder of the way in which.
Key statistic
Atlanta’s bench outscored the Bucks 50-31 and had three gamers in double figures, with Hunter main the way in which.
To be continued
The Hawks will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, whereas the Bucks will likely be in Boston on Friday.
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