The Spurs started its version of ‘Finals Week’ with a resounding blowout of the Bucks. After putting up a franchise-best 87 points in the first half, they had little difficulty putting the Eastern Conference contenders away. The Bucks’ win streak was halted at five. San Antonio’s bench picked up the starters with 52 points overall (+22 advantage over Milwaukee’s) and the team’s 3-point shooting reverted back to something better (17 for 29 = 59%).
Milwaukee’s Khris Middleton (23 points, 7 assists, and 5 assists) and Jrue Holiday (20 points and 6 assists) made up for a muted statline by Giannis Antetokounmpo (28 points and 4 assists).