Andre Jackson Jr.'s move into starting 5 helps Bucks top Jazz

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MILWAUKEE -- Thanks to a change to their starting lineup and another pair of outstanding performances from Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a six-game losing streak with a 123-100 victory Thursday night over the Utah Jazz.

Milwaukee altered its starting group for the first time this season, inserting second-year wing Andre Jackson Jr. to replace Gary Trent Jr. Jackson, who turns 23 next week, had 7 points, 4 assists, 4 steals and 3 rebounds in 28 minutes.

"He brings energy," Antetokounmpo said of Jackson's presence in the starting lineup. "He plays his ass off, guards the best player. We play faster. He was incredible today. We…