Bucks Finish Strong To Top Knicks
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host New York Knicks, 111-107, at Madison Square Garden on Monday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start and was tied at 22, after one quarter. The Knicks pulled ahead in the second and earned a five-point lead by halftime. Both sides came out even, with 27 points apiece in the third, while the Knicks maintained a five-point edge heading into the final frame. However, the Bucks chipped away to tied it up at 97, with two minutes left, before coming up clutch to close out the road win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 22 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two blocks, in 36 minutes. Brook Lopez finished with 17 points, seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and a steal, while Joe Ingles added 17 points, three rebounds and five assists. The Bucks shot 43.8 percent from the field, including 19-of-49 from long range.

Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 44 points, seven rebounds and four assists, in 39 minutes. Julius Randle followed up with 25 points, 16 rebounds, five assists and two steals, while Immanuel Quickley tallied 23 points and four rebounds. The Knicks shot 38 percent from the field, including 11-of-41 from long range.

The Knicks (22-19) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Pacers on Wednesday. The Bucks (26-14) take on the Hawks in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Posted on: 1/9/2023 7:33 PM
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