After an impressive first quarter showing, the Bucks were able to escape Oklahoma City’s comeback attempt and earn a win, 96-89.
The Bucks didn’t waste a single second getting ahead in this one. Right off the bat, their shots were falling, rattling off a 12-0 lead in the blink of an eye. That lead would continue to trend upward through the remainder of the quarter, with the Bucks soundly controlling the dynamics of the game. Heading into the second period, Milwaukee owned a 34-24 lead.
Milwaukee would keep pouring it on in the second quarter, as they were simply the far more talented team.