Afternoon games are a major change of pace for NBA teams, and it’s not uncommon for early tip-offs to be sloppy slugfests. Today’s matchup against Atlanta, however, featured more than its fair share of hot shooting, slick passing, and authoritative dunking, as the Hawks bested the Bucks 111-98.
Milwaukee jumped out to a 15-9 lead by keeping the ball moving on offense (all five starters had a field goal to start) while using their length to force the Hawks into virtually-unavoidable turnovers. Mike Muscala later turned his ankle while defending a baseline Beasley drive, cutting down on Atlanta's frontcourt depth.