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Bucks vs. Suns: Red-Hot Shooting Propels Milwaukee

In a game without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off the Phoenix Suns in a St. Patrick’s Day matinee, 140-129. If you missed our Rapid Recap from yesterday’s game, you can find it here.

Game Summary

Despite Giannis being a late scratch, there was no absence of offense to begin this one. Both teams were scoring buckets at a high rate, with defense seemingly non-existent. Milwaukee connected on seven threes in the opening stanza, sending them into a 39-36 lead after the opening quarter.

Bobby Portis caught fire in the second quarter, erupting for 25 total points in the first half.