Guard Damian Lillard helped the Milwaukee Bucks avoiding a three-game skid with a spectacular fourth-quarter performance against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday.
With 1:19 left in the fourth quarter, Lillard hit a 26-foot three-pointer, giving the Bucks a 119-109 lead. That deflated the Clippers’ comeback attempt as Milwaukee closed out for a 124-117 victory. The eight-time All-Star had 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter.
The Bucks (42-23) needed this win after back-to-back road losses to the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers.
The Clippers (41-22) were without Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Still, Lillard’s dominance is a good sign for Milwaukee.
Also a good sign, forward Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds. When the two-time MVP and Lillard click, they form one of the best duos in the NBA, giving the Bucks a strong chance to win their third championship. On Sunday, FanDuel ranked Milwaukee with the fourth-best title odds (+700) behind the Clippers, Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics.
