Milwaukee vs. Brooklyn: Bucks Prevail Against Plucky Nets

The Milwaukee Bucks got a victory today against the Brooklyn Nets 109-94, but most importantly it appears the health of their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is okay after a brief scare where he left the court. As for the game, the Bucks got out to an early 36-22 advantage after one quarter, pummeling the Nets beneath the basket and getting to the free throw line 11 times in the period. Heading into halftime, the Bucks didn’t let the thrashing stop as Thon Maker alley-ooped his way to eight points and Milwaukee built a 62-41 lead. Their 54.8% shooting percentage stood in sharp contrast to the brick-laden 37.0% Brooklyn posted. In the third, a 24-point lead for Milwaukee started to evaporate as the Nets finally started hitting shots, making it just an 11-point game heading into the final quarter. The Bucks got a scare in the fourth quarter when Giannis left the game with an ankle injury, but thankfully he seemed to be able to walk around under his own power while the on-court Bucks took care of business.

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